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Volta Tourist Highlights Volta Region Ghana
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The Central Volta Region in Ghana is a very nice and remote place where one can find a lot of
interesting touristic highlights.
These spots can be visited during a tour or as one day excursions. There are a lot of activities for the
sportive and adventurous travellers.
On your path you will be able to visit Lake Volta, several waterfalls, adventurous caves, a monkey
sanctuary, mountain villages and much more.
In this document you will find all useful information about accommodation and the attractions.
We hope you will enjoy the tour.
Luc Somers
Support Ghana
Emo Foundation NGO
1. Lake Volta
Lake Volta was formed by the Akosombo Dam in 1966 and is the largest reservoir by surface area in the world. Because of the formation of Lake Volta, about 78,000 people were relocated to new towns and villages, along with 200,000 animals belonging to them. About 120 buildings were destroyed, not including small residences, as over 7,800 km2 of territory was flooded. The dam provides electricity for much of the country. The Lake Volta is also important for transportation, fishing and harvest of tropical hardwood timber from underwater flooded forests. The lake is also very attractive for tourists. Boat trips from Kpando Torkor can bring you on the lake or to one of the numerous heavenly inhabited islands on the lake. Also you can join a local fisherman and put up the nets or/and collect the fish the next day.
Climbing at Likpe Todome
Likpe Todome caves View from the top
Coco farm Wajakli falls
2. Wli area
Likpe Todome Caves and Wajakli Waterfall
8 km north of the Wli falls one can find the Likpe caves that served as a hideout during the
Ashanti war. Since the 1980's the caves are de-mystified and open for tourists.
The network of six ancestral caves are 20 meter below surface and are accessible separately.
The hike is physically demanding and needs walking boots. The views are spectacular. There
is also a side trip to the beautiful Wadjakli waterfall.
The Tourist reception center is to be find in Likpe Todome (situated between Likpe Bakwa
and Likpe Mate). Tourist info and guide: 024 066 11 59
To reach the place you have to climb the mountain from Likpe Todome. Half way there is a
side walk to the waterfall.
On top of the mountain there is also a path to Togo.
Where to stay
There is a basic guesthouse at Likpe Todome which is not recommended.
Better option is to stay at Wli-Avegame where you have some nice guesthouses close to the
entrance of the Wli waterfalls.
From Avegame you can cycle back to Todome before visiting the caves.
Waterfall Lodge at Wli
German run Lodge close to the entrance of the Wli tourist Center. Terrace with view of the beautiful Wli Waterfall and the mountains. Sun loungers invite you to relax in the midst of nature. On the large covered terrace - our Sahara - you can enjoy a cool drink and some tasty food.
Bernhard und Sabine. Phone: +233 20 5115388 or +233 54 1359872
Big Foot Safari Lodge
There is another nice Lodge when you enter Avegame from Likpe Todome. http://www.bigfootsafarilodge.com/ Contact: 020 8180500 020 4431744 or 024 3678226 our email is: [email protected]
Wli Waterfalls Lower-falls: The Wli Waterfalls are located in the Agumatsa Wildlife sanctuary, which is also home for hundreds of fruit bats, birds and some monkeys. The Wli falls is a perennial flowing water from a height of about 400 metres. It is the highest waterfall in West Africa and takes only about 30 minutes leisure walk (level road) to the Lower-Fall.
Upper-fall:
It will interest curious visitors to know that apart from the main (popular) Wli Waterfall, there is another fall upstream Agumatsa river, up the mountains – we refer to as the Upper-fall for more adventurous sightseers. The Upper-fall, takes about an hour’s walk from the main falls, and offers another wonder of nature.
Where to stay If you prefer not to stay around Afadjato you can lodge at Mountain Vista Lodge in Gbledi Gbogame. From Gbledi one can climb the Mt Afadjato but the most popular place to climb the mountain is at Liate Wote. On the way to the mountain one can make a side walk and dive in the Tagbo falls.
Mountain Vista Lodge Opposite Mount Afadjato
Gbledi Gbogame 0208643739 Mabel / 0547406662 /0507724217 / 0262229570
Liati Wote Guesthouse New lodge at Liate Wote
Tii Zor Fall On the way from Liati Wote to Logba you will find the small village Liati Soba from where you can walk to the Tii Zor Waterfall. The Tii river which leads to the waterfall, flows through a thick forest. It is perennial, naturally cold and originates from the Togo-Attakora mountain range. The waterfall flows from the top through a rock, formation, into a pot-shaped feature, giving it the name Tii Zor; 'Zor'means pot in Ewe, the local language. It is said that those will enter the pot, will never come out alive again. So, obviously, we suggest not to try.
3. Mount Afadjato and Tagbo Falls
Mount Afadjato Mount Afadjato is the highest mountain in Ghana. It summits stands at 880 metres. Afadjato is located between Liate Wote and Gbledi and can be reached from either towns. Climbing of the mountain to its highest peak takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. At the peak you can have a bird's eye view of Volta Lake.
Tagbo Falls Besides the hike up Mt. Afadjato, it is the Tagbo Falls that is a good reason for an excursion to Liati Wote (check in at the visitors center where the hike to Mt. Afadjato and the Fall start). The waterfall is quite tall and you can swim in the pool. Tagbo Falls are less touristic and the forest that you pass to the Falls are especially famous for its diversity in butterfly and bird species. The path to the Falls is level road and passes through cocao farm land.
4. Leklebi Agbesia and Aflabo falls The village of Leklebi Agbesia is relaxed and friendly. Aflabo Waterfall are situated behind the village. The hike takes under one hour along the stream. At the top, the falls can be viewed from three completely different vantage points. After the hike you can cool off in a natural pool.
Aflabo Falls Path on the way to the Aflabo Falls
5. Logba Tota
The village of Logba Tota is nestled high in the Avatime hills on a steep forested slope which offers spectacular views of surrounding villages, the valleys, Mt. Gemi and even Lake Volta. The town architecture is interesting for the use of rock and mud in building. In Logba Tota one will enjoy the peaceful relaxing atmosphere and the cool breezy environment.
Town architecture Logba Tota
TIP !!! Emo Foundation has a nice place in Logba Tota to stay overnight.
In our Eagle Nest you find 4 beds, bathhouse, toilet and a small kitchen and a fantastic
balcony with splendid views.
Cliff wall There is also a cliff wall stretching over 200 metres.
Walk to the Akpom Fall (40 minutes)
The main attraction around Logba Tota is the amazing and unique Akpom Waterfall with a limestone cavern. Don’t forget to take a torch.
Jungle walk to Amedzofe or Kpedze (4 to 5 hours)
From Logba Tota it is possible to make a 4 to 5 hour walk through the jungle. A guide can bring you to Kpedze or Amedzofe. Both tracks you will experience the real jungle feeling with superb views. You will pass through remote villages and small rivers.
Ozomkpo hill (1 hour) A short walk will bring you to the Ozomkpo hill where you can see the remainings of a settlement during the Ashanti war.
In Amedzofe there are two options for lodging:
Abraerica Hotel: a new and modern hotel with an observatory restaurant and bar. Overlooks Mount Gemi, the Volta Region valley, and Volta Lake to the west. Offers great views of sunsets.
Contact: 054 7752361 054 7752361 or 020 8132484 [email protected]
Akofa Guesthouse: a cheaper and more familiar option is the quiet lodge located on a mountain
slope. Overlooks Mount Gemi and Volta Lake to the west. Offers great views of sunsets.
Ote Upper Falls The Ote or Amedzofe Falls can be reached after a 30 to 40 minutes walk through lush forest. The final
part of the walk is a short very steep downward hike, but the ropes make the descent less risky.
The falls are very lovely and the pool is separating the upper and the lower falls.
Ote Lower Falls
The lower falls are more adventurous and have no clear path. The best option is to make a 30 minutes hike to the village of Gbadzeme and ask for a local guide to bring you to the valley and the lower falls.
6. Avatime hills @ Amedzofe
Amedzofe is the highest town (700 to 740 meters) in Ghana and is situated in the beautiful and lushy vegetated Avatime Hills. It is a popular destination for hikers with a basic tourist center, inexpensive guesthouses, plenty of hiking opportunities, amazing views and a temperate climate. In the town you can still find some old colonial buildings. The 19th -century church is the major landmark, but is to be destroyed and replaced by a new Ultramodern Chapel Building.
Mount Gemi Mount Gemi (pronounced "geh-mee) is one of the tallest mountains in all of Ghana. As the nearby town of Amedzofe is already very high in altitude, the peak of the mountain is actually a short climb from town. At the very peak of the mountain is a tall cross made of iron erected by German missionaries in 1939. Attached on the cross is the remnant of a communication antenna used by the Germans during World War II. From the top you may be able to see tens of kilometers in every direction. To the west you will see Volta Lake and to the east you will see the mountains of Togo. The best views from Mount Gemi occur from March to October.
View to Upper and Lower Ote falls from path to Gbazeme
7. Biakpa & Kulugu canyon Biakpa Mountain Paradise can be nice place to stay as well. The lodge lies close to the village of Biakpa and offers cool breezes and nice views to Mt. Gemi. The lodge is the excellent place to hike the Kulugu river and waterfall trail. There is also abseiling for professionals. From Biakpa you can make a 30 minutes hike through the bush to visit Amadzofe. The main attraction in Biakpa is the old Baobab tree.
Old Baobab tree at Biakpa
8. Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary
Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary is home to about 300 of endangered True Mona monkeys. It is a beautiful and quiet village surrounded by thick forest with luxuriant vegetation where sacred and rare species of Mona Monkeys dwell. Till the late 1980's the villagers protected the monkeys which they believed to be messengers to the gods. Due to erosion of traditional beliefs they started to destroy the forest and even killed many of the monkeys. In 1993 the sanctuary was created to protect the monkeys for tourism purposes. A trip into the forest with a guide gives visitors the opportunity to see these real endangered species in their natural habitat. The baby monkeys sometimes come and sit on your arm to eat the banana in your hand.
9. Trip naar Oostkust Voltaregio
De oostkust van Ghana is een prachtige bestemming voor enkele dagen.
Wat te zien, wat te doen? Onderweg
o Inselbergs in de buurt van Mafi Kumase
o Kente weaving in Kpetoe
Aan de kust
o Bezoek het historische Ada Foah: http://adatourism.com/index.html
o Watersporten in Ada Foah
o Boottocht Anyanui naar Ada Foah (of vise versa): langs de mangroves
en de monding van de Volta rivier (where the river meets the sea!).
Eventueel te regelen via Maranatha Beach Camp in Ada 024 352 82 48
of in Meet me There Dzita.
o Bezoek projecten Meet me There in Dzita
o Laguna, beach en zeevissers in Dzita
o Festivals: Hogbetsotso festival in Anloga: begin november /
Asafotufiami festival in Ada: begin augustus
o St Paul Lighthouse in Woe
o Keta Lagoon
o Fort Prinzenstein Keta
Fort Prinzenstein Volta Estuary Ada
Hoe geraak ik daar?
Charter een auto met chauffeur
Met openbaar vervoer
o Trotro Kpando/Ho – Ho/Sogakope – Sogakope/Anloga
o Eens aan de kust zijn er taxi’s
o Overzetboot van Ada Foah naar Anyanui
o Van Ada zijn er regelmatig trotro’s naar Accra
Waar verblijven?
‘Ezime Guesthouse’ in Ada Foah: historisch gebouw
Tf 024 647 00 83 / 054 095 44 86
http://www.ezime-guesthouse.com/
‘Meet me There’ resort in Dzita: een unieke plek om even uit te rusten
aan de zee en lagoon. Tf 054 367 01 94
Ashiata Ocean View Hotel in Woe Tf 050 722 40 25 / 055 796 59 27
http://ashiataoceanviewhotels.com/
Aborigines Resort Keta: aan de kust Tf 054 027 26 00
https://www.aboriginesbeachresort.com/
‘Keta Lagoon Resort’ in Keta: resort op de lagoon Tf 036 219 34 23
(https://www.facebook.com/ketaLagoonResortsAndTours/)
‘Wild Camp Ghana’ in Keta: slapen in moderne hutjes
https://wildcampghana.com/ Tf 024 162 47 17 / 054 157 49 54
(https://www.facebook.com/wildcampghana/)
Gold Coast resort at Aflao Tf 054 788 13 89