Adaklu Mountain
Ho’s southern skyline is dominated by a memorable iselberg; this together with the assemblage of 40-odd villages located around the foot of the tall mountains is called the Adaklu. The area has been put into good shape for tourism purposes. A community eco-tourism project has been constructed at the Helekpe village under the NCRC and Peace Corps monitoring. Visitors can take hikes to the mountain summit with the direction of a guide. This adventurous exercise demands close to 2-4 hour round trip from Helekpe, along which you should be able to see some monkeys and a variety of butterflies and birds as well as giant snails, which are held sacred locally and may not be touched. Also, several cultural activities are available at the Helekpe villa, ranging from drumming and dancing performances to visits to the sacred bats of Avanyaviwofe, as well as to local kente weavers who weave very colorful kente you can buy for yourself and family. Costs range from GH¢ 0.50 per person for a village tour (plus a tip to the guide) to GH¢ 1.50 for a mountain hike or bike tour, or GH¢ 5 for a drumming and dancing performance.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:04
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Tsatsudo Falls
On the Tsadudo River in the Volta Region, one can find the Tsadudo waterfall located near the Alavanyo Abeheanse. This waterfall should be visited in the rainy season because this is the time when its beauty is best seen. This waterfall is made up of 5 different falls which are differentiated by rocky ledges. The five waterfalls converge to form a deep pool at its base with boulders submerged. There is evident life of animals which are complemented by the plant life. Before visiting the Tsatsudo waterfalls, it is necessary to pay a visit to the chief and make a small payment of GH¢ 3. This gives you permission to have unlimited access to the waterfalls.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:04
Agumatsa Waterfalls Festival
In November, the people of Wli traditional area in the Volta Region, where we can find the Wli waterfalls celebrate the Agumatsa waterfall festival. This occasion is mainly to thank God for the natural gift of the Waterfall.
To the people of Wli the waterfall has been a divine gift to them because they earn lots of income from the ‘treasure’. They also use the waterfall for their household chores and it also serves as a source of water and life for them. The whole festivity takes just a day; starts at mid-day and ends at sun-down but the drumming, dancing and merry-making goes on for hours till dusk.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 00:17
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The Volta Lake
The Lake Volta is the largest reservoir in the world. It covers almost 8,502 square kilometers in area with a catchment of 385,185 square kilometers. This artificial lake was constructed in 1965 when the hydroelectric Akosombo Dam was built in Ghana. On the Lakes west is the Digya National Park. Primarily the Lake was constructed to store up water to help generate hydro-electric power.The Lake can be navigated from Akosombo to Yeji. Visitors who go to the Lake must be careful not to take ay pictures of the place because it is not allowed.On the largest lake visitors can take a breath-taking cruise on the Dodi Princess ship to the beautiful Dodi Island. The ship has a passenger capacity of 200 and provides passengers with the most amazing view of the Lake and its environs
Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 13:46
Wli Waterfalls
The Wli Waterfalls is the highest in Ghana and West Africa. It is a very good tourist destination for visitors interested in getting away from the city for a while. It cascades from a height of more than 60 meters. There are accommodations provided in the form of hotels, motels and lodges in the Afegame Township for visitors who would want to stay overnight. The waterfall is from the Agumatsa River located 20 kilometers from Hohoe in the Volta Region. Just like the Kintampo waterfalls, there is a rich green environment backed by the thick forest cover. The presence of the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary protected by the Wildlife Division at Afegame is another place that can be admired by wildlife lovers. Afegame even has lots of other interesting places for socialization, stress relief and entertainment. There are hundreds of fruit bats in the area. These mammals help to make the place a lot more fertile. There are antelopes also present and bids such as the turtledoves and the sunbirds. These birds sing in the thick canopies created by the big trees.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 03:20
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