Volta Escapade

Volta Escapade

Explore the Volta Region which is Ghana’s ecotourism hub by hiking up the highest mountain in Ghana called Afadjato. Also visit the Wli waterfalls which is the highest of its kind in West Africa and end at the Tafi-Atome monkey sanctuary. Return to Accra after tour.

You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30am for the Volta Region. Drive past the scenery views of the mountains and vegetation and across the Volta Lake which houses the largest man-made lake in the world. This river spans some 400kms from north to south and joins the Atlantic Ocean at Ada. The first site to visit the Afadja mountain popularly called Afadjato. Towering at 885meters, this is the highest mountain in Ghana. In an adventure fashion, climb to the top to conquer this imposing height. For the lover of adventure, this comes in with great fun with a reward of a beautiful scene from the top seeing as far as your eyes can see.

Continue to the Wli which just under 30mins away. Hike to the base of the Wli waterfalls crossing 9 bridges on this 45mins walk. You will be rewarded when you get the falls with an opportunity to soak yourself in its cascading water.

End the day at the Tafi-Atome Monkey village.  For this community the monkeys are sacred creatures. They have protected them and their habitats for over 200 years. Play with these friendly monkeys on this adventure. You will arrive in Accra early evening.