Volta Region & Waterfalls: Wli Falls, Mount Afadja & Lake Volta

Today you journey east into the lush, green Volta Region. You leave Accra and travel east, crossing the Volta River and climbing into the forested hills to the pretty town of Ho and the surrounding mountains, the greenest and most scenic part of Ghana. In the afternoon you visit the sacred monkey sanctuary of Tafi Atome, where a community has long revered the Mona monkeys of the forest as sacred, and, on a guided walk into the trees, the habituated monkeys come close, leaping around you and even taking food from your hands, an enchanting encounter, while you learn about the community and its conservation. The green scenery and gentle wildlife are captivating. As the day ends, you settle into your accommodation near Ho, surrounded by mountains. This evening, savour the fresh air and Ghanaian cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you hike to the highest waterfall in West Africa.

Today you hike to Wli Falls, the highest waterfall in West Africa. You travel to the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary near the Togo border and set out on a beautiful forest hike, following a river, crossing footbridges and passing butterflies and birds, to reach the lower falls, where water cascades spectacularly down a sheer cliff into a pool below. Here you can swim in the cool, refreshing water beneath the thundering cascade, while clouds of fruit bats wheel around the towering cliffs above, a magical and unforgettable sight. The fit and adventurous can take a longer, steeper trail to the upper falls for even grander views. The beauty and refreshment are unforgettable. As the day ends, you return to your accommodation near Ho, exhilarated and refreshed. This evening, savour Ghanaian cuisine and the cool mountain air. Rest well, for tomorrow you climb the highest peak in Ghana.

Today you enjoy the mountain heights of the Volta Region. In the cool of the morning you climb Mount Afadja (Afadjato), the highest peak in Ghana, on a steep but relatively short trail through forest and grassland alive with birds and butterflies, reaching the summit for a magnificent panorama across the folded green mountains, villages and farms, and away into neighbouring Togo, a rewarding adventure and a real sense of achievement. Later you visit the beautiful mountain village of Amedzofe, one of the highest settlements in Ghana, set high in the cool, forested hills, where you can walk to a pretty waterfall and take in sweeping mountain views. The adventure and scenery are captivating. As the day ends, you return to your accommodation near Ho. This evening, savour the mountain air and Ghanaian cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to the vast Lake Volta.

Today you journey to Akosombo, on the shores of vast Lake Volta. You leave the mountains and travel west to Akosombo, taking in the beautiful green scenery, hills and river along the way. You arrive at Lake Volta, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, formed by the great Akosombo Dam, a vast, tranquil expanse of silvery water stretching far into the interior, dotted with islands and fringed by green hills. You settle into your lakeside accommodation and, depending on timing, take a first relaxing walk or drink by the water, watching the light change over the lake as evening falls. The scale and serenity of the lake are captivating. As the day ends, you savour the peace of the lakeside after the mountain adventures. This evening, dine by the water and savour Ghanaian cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you cruise the vast, tranquil waters of Lake Volta.

Today you enjoy the vast, tranquil waters of Lake Volta. You take a relaxing cruise on the calm, silvery lake, gliding past green hills, islands and fishing communities, taking in the beautiful scenery, the birdlife and the sheer scale of one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, a wonderfully peaceful counterpoint to the mountain hiking of earlier days. You also see the mighty Akosombo Dam that created the lake and powers much of Ghana, learning about this remarkable feat of engineering and its history. There is time to relax by the water, swim where safe, and simply soak up the serenity. The beauty and calm are lovely. As the day ends, you return to your lakeside accommodation, refreshed. This evening, savour a farewell dinner by the water, reflecting on the waterfalls, mountains, monkeys and lake you have experienced. Rest well ahead of your departure tomorrow.

After a final, peaceful morning by Lake Volta, perhaps a last walk by the water, you are transferred back to Accra and Kotoka International Airport for your onward international departure. You leave having experienced the greenest and most beautiful region of Ghana, the spectacular Wli Falls, the highest waterfall in West Africa, the climb of Mount Afadja, the highest peak in the country, the enchanting sacred monkeys of Tafi Atome, the green mountain villages, and the vast, tranquil waters of Lake Volta. The images stay vivid long after you land, the thundering cascade of Wli Falls and its clouds of bats, the sweeping mountain views from Afadja, the Mona monkeys leaping through the trees, and the silvery expanse of Lake Volta at sunset. The Volta Region offers waterfalls, mountains, wildlife and lake in beautiful, refreshing combination, and you depart already dreaming of a return to the green heart of Ghana.