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The
Volta Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.
Created in 1965 as a result of the damming of the Volta River
at Akosombo, the Lake stretches from Akosombo in the south
(at Yapei) to Buipe in the north. Both towns are within an
hour's drive of Tamale, the Northern Region's capital. The
Lake offers a variety of opportunities for cruises, water
sports and angling. It also has many fascinating islands and
islets, such as Dodi Island, where facilities for excursions
are being developed. With the recent construction of modern
ports at Akosombo and Buipe, passengers and cargo can now
move easily by boat to and from the north throughout the week.
An
impressing feature of the Lake is the Volta Dam, which supplies
hydro-electric power to several parts of Ghana and to the
neighbouring countries of Togo and Benin. You will enjoy a
panoramic view of the Dam from the balconies of the Volta
Hotel.
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