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make a speedboat trip on river volta
hanspeter_W. Says: starting from akosombo continental hotel for around 40 minutes ..nice speedboat trip to the volta dam along the river volta..nice landscapes, small fishervillages
MissThing606 Says: With the the Akosombo dam, Ghana generates Hydroelctricity through turbines.
Alpha_Ghana Says: Occupying the central part of Ghana, the Volta Basin covers about 45 percent of the nation's total land surface. Its northern section, which lies above the upper part of Lake Volta, rises to a height of 150 to 215 meters above sea level. Elevations of the Konkori Scarp to...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Dodi PrincessJourney on the Volta Lake from Akosombo Harbour to Dodi Island. 6 hours on a boat looking like a old Mississipi steamboat.There is a nice high live band. You can dance, eat drink, tan the whole day, or watch the river sides.Price: 6 USD per head.add food and...
Rrroel Says: When you're around on Sunday, don't miss the MS Dodi Princess, with bar, band and swimming pool, that goes to Dodi island in and back. I saw the boat on a weekday but heard of someone the trip is absolutely crazy!
Rrroel Says: Have a drink on the terrace of Ghana's best hotel: the Volta Hotel. As it is located on a hill, you have wonderful views on the dam. It is all quite expensive, but it's well worth having a swim in their pool when you have a few hours to kill.
ajayzener Says: I stayed in this hotel in 2004. It was during the off-season that I stayed there and hence it was less crowded. The hotel offers a breath-taking view of the Dam and the volta lake. The scene from the restarant just mesmerises you as you stand there admiring the gushing water...
at lakeside: akosombo continental hotel
hanspeter_W. Says: good location, but very poor maintened, overbooked, poor service
best hotel in whole volta region: volta hotel -
hanspeter_W. Says: even one of the more expensive hotels in volta region..it is absolut worth the moneyit is more value than the 3 stars expectspectacular view over the dam, very nice rooms, excellent foodreliable speedy internetvery friendly helpful staffadowa night-club one of the best...
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Aylo's Bay: Tranquil and peaceful.
Wafro Says: This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your journey in high class standard.Three deluxe bungalows on the shore of the Volta River and you can have breakfast on a platform in the river and dinner in the restaurant on the mainland. AircoHot water showerGreat...
Volta Hotel Akosombo: Good hotel with a view on the dam
Alpha_Ghana Says: The only international standard hotel in the area. A lot of mosquitos and other insects during the raining season. View on the dam and the lake Volta, quiet gardens, nice bar with real large choice,Nice pool and terrace with a view.Rooms are in good condition and service is...
Aylos Bay: Swimming in the Volta
Rrroel Says: Just next to a more popular and touristy resort is a campground annex hotel on the banks of the river Volta. There are three nice chalets with a common floating terrace on the river, from where you can have a good view on the bridge nearby! The very attractive garden is an...
Wafro Says: You’ll find everything you need along the road near the junction at Atimpoku -Food -Drinks-Clothing-Furniture-Cattle-….
Wafro Says: It’s always possible to arrange something with a local fisherman.
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With the the Akosombo dam, Ghana generates Hydroelctricity through turbines.
Q: Hi, my school known as Havilah academy in the central region has decided to embark on an excursion this coming February. I would...
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This village was purpose built in the 60's to house the dam builders, but it isn't that special. BUT the dam! It measures 370m. across and 124m. in height and turned the Volta into a lake of...
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Akosombo, and its twin town Atimpoku (where most of the action is) is on the river Volta, just below the dam that creates the world's largest artificial lake: Lake Volta. You can stay in this place if...
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akosombo -world famous dam of volta lake
The Akosombo Hydroelectric Project (Akosombo HEP), usually referred to as the Akosombo Dam, is a hydroelectric dam in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge on the Volta River. The construction of...
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