The most interesting thing I have done as a local guide is going on an expedition trip to Survival Island, a landmark that is not on google maps. Thanks to “BraveHearts” for helping me discover this beautiful Island on Lake Volta. I camped 4 days, 3 nights on Survival Island. Few facts about Survival Island is it hosts 60 species of birds and more than 12 major tree species. There is no source of electrical power, It really gets so cold at night and dark early.
I learned how to use a walkie talk and was also introduced to some key terms to use in communication on the radio/walkie talk. I was also taught how to read a map and use a compass to navigate on the map.
After myself and my team were asked to hike through the Anum forest and make our own navigation decisions having maps and compass until we find the Survival Cove, where we sailed into Lake Volta and paired to kayak on the 2km expanse of water to get to the Survival Island. On arrival, we set up our tents, hammocks and cooked our first meal on the Island.
I engaged with some fun activities like the capsizing drills, exploring the 14 trails of the Island, Borefire, poetry bars, game nights and fishing. On the last day, I engage the 3.4km expanse of the Lake from the Survival Island to the small village of Labolabo.
It is always a beautiful scene on the Island from sunrise to stars out, the view from my tent into the sky and seeing stars clear at night is priceless.
This expedition challenged me physically, mentally and the experience from this expedition is a big take away as a local guide.
