The Eastern Region of Ghana is a rich blend of dramatic landscapes, historic relics and traditional cultures. The ancient blends with the 20th century in this region so close to but such a contrast with Accra.
The region is dominated by Lake Volta, one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, and the Akosombo Dam, source of much of Ghana’s hydroelectric power. Both are worth a visit. A favourite excursion is the weekend trip to Dodi Islands.
Striking landscapes are overlooked by the Krobo Mountains and the Akwapim Ridge, and the countryside is great walking country. The Eastern Region is famous for its large areas of lush tropical forest, and cascading waterfalls. Fishermen will enjoy great sport fishing for tilapia in Lake Volta.
The Eastern Region contains Ghana’s only commercial diamond mine at Akwatia, while the birthplace of our great cocoa industry can be found at Mampong-Akwapim. For those with a particular interest, the Cocoa Research Institute at New Tafo, with its arboreta, welcomes visitors. The regional capital is Koforidua, a pleasant traditional town with agreeable hotels and a busy market.
Traditional and historic villages and towns are part of the richness of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Visitors should take the opportunity of visiting the original Presbyterian school buildings in Akropong, and the house of Tetteh Quarshie in Mampong. Both these towns have many interesting historic buildings and districts.
Lake Volta - Home to M.S. Dodi Princess - An extension of the Volta Hotel
The Dodi Princess has three decks. The first deck is a fully air conditioned cocktail bar selling alcoholic and no-alcoholic beverages.
Lake Volta is the largest reservoir by surface area in the world, and the fourth largest one by water volume. It is located completely within the country of Ghana, and it has a surface area of about 8,502 km² (3,275 square miles).
The lake's northmost point is close to the town of Yapei, and its southmost extreme is at the Akosombo Dam, 520 kilometers downstream from Yapei.
The Dodi Princess, a modern passenger cruise built in 1991 with an insured guest capacity of 250.
The cruise boat has three decks - a lower air-conditioned deck which seats about 100, a middle and an upper deck
with a canopy overhead which provides a commanding view of the beautiful green scenery and great expanse of the Volta Lake.
The vessel is 45 metres long and 12 metres wide and has a gross tonnage of 450 ton .
It is fitted with the state of the art navigational and safety equipment for the comfort and safety of our guests.
There is a regular cruise to Dodi Island, an island in the Volta Lake, departing the Akosombo Port at 10.30 hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Das Schiff ist 45 m lang und 12 m breit. Das Gesamtgewicht ist 450 tonnen. Das Schiff ist mit erstklassigen Navigations und Sicherheits-instumenten u.a. ausgestattet.
Eine besteht regulaere Ausflugverbindung zwischen Akosombo - Dodi Princess Port - und der Insel "Dodi Island".
Die Ablegezeiten sind Samstags, Sonntags und an oeffentlichen Feiertagen. Bitte spaetestens ab 9.00 Uhr da sein!
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* Incl. "Welcome Home" (Live Band on board of the holiday vessel)
The Eastern Region of Ghana is a rich blend of dramatic landscapes, historic relics and traditional cultures. The ancient blends with the 20th century in this region so close to but such a contrast with Accra.
