For my birthday this May, I visited Aqua Safari with my family in the Volta region. This trip was special because it was our first time visiting this resort. Disclaimer: This review is purely my own review and experience; there was no payment or sponsored visit in exchange for this review.
Location and Accessibility
As mentioned above, Aqua Safari is about 2½ to 3 hours from Accra. You can get to Big Ada by bus and then take a taxi to the resort. Alternatively, you can hire a driver for the day or weekend or rent a car.
First Impressions and Check-In
A hotel attendant meets you at the door to help you carry your bags into the hotel and walks you to the check-in desk. The check-in process was very smooth. I had already paid online, so there was no need for payment. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, which in Ghana is always a pleasant surprise.
Accommodation and Amenities
The bed was very comfortable. I loved the slate rock-styled bathroom; it was definitely the best bathroom I had been in. A few things it doesn’t include are an ice machine, washcloths, extra pull-out beds or cots, and no ironing board or iron. They also didn’t have any imported products; they use black soap and shea butter creams for everything.
The WiFi was very good for anyone who is working and traveling around Ghana. However, you can also book business meetings, conferences, or events at this location.
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Dining Experience
The dining area is next to the pool. They have tables for two, as well as tables that seat four to six people. Lunch is buffet-style and costs 300 cedis per adult. The lunch menu includes a mix of international and Ghanaian food options, but it’s mostly Ghanaian food such as rice and stew, kenkey, banku, pepper soup, and more. Dinner has white cloth tables set up on the beach area overlooking the Volta River.
TIP: It is better to order everything from one server. They don’t have assigned tables to servers, so if you order with another server, you need to pay that server and not another person. This became a little confusing for us towards the end. Stick to one server and just call their attention if you need or want anything.
TIP: Try to get to dinner early to make sure they have the dish you want.
Activities and Excursions
We enjoyed swimming in the pool, bike riding, and playing tennis during our stay. For bike riding, I believe this could be greatly improved by having more kids’ bikes and adding a two-person bike. Also, allowing guests to ride outside of the grassy area would be better as it’s much easier to ride a bike on a smooth surface. Fish feeding is at 11 am once a day. Paid excursions include massages, horseback riding on the beach, jet skis, flyboarding, ocean fishing, nighttime cruises, and more. These were all a bit pricey in my opinion; however, it is a resort, so it’s to be expected.
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Eco-Friendly Initiatives
This resort is special for many reasons, one of which is that it is owned by Samuel Afari Dartey, an environmentally conscious Ghanaian. Aqua Safari is a very eco-friendly resort, and I see why it has created a reputation for itself. This resort had beautifully carved wood elements throughout the resort which had a closer connection with the surrounding nature. Most products were locally made in Ghana.
Overall Experience
Everything was very clean, which can be a hit or miss when staying in hotels or resorts internationally. My family enjoyed our stay. This resort is secluded, and there are no nearby attractions or restaurants. We did experience very temporary electricity issues; however, these were no more than 2 to 5 minutes of power outages.
I would give this resort a 4-star rating for service, style, and resort features. They also have another location about an hour from Accra called Safari Valley.
Until next time, Happy Traveling!
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