Wli Waterfalls
Hohoe, Volta
Ghana's highest waterfall, in the Agumatsa range near the Togolese border.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Hohoe, Volta
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- Half a day
About this place
The lower falls are reached by a level walk of about 45 minutes across a series of footbridges. The upper falls need a steep climb over the ridge. Fruit bats roost on the cliff face in large numbers.
District profile
Hohoe
A Volta Region town near the Togolese border, the usual base for the Wli waterfalls and the Agumatsa hills.
Why stay here: The gateway to Ghana's highest waterfall.
Atmosphere: Green, hilly and unhurried.
Shared taxis run to Wli village, about 20km away.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Hohoe and the wider Volta.
Asenema Waterfalls (Waterfall Massage & Spa) AburiA newer wellness-tourism attraction rather than a heritage site: tour operators offer full-body massage and holistic therapy sessions beside the falls, usually combined with a visit to the nearby Aburi Botanical Gardens. Reflects Ghana's growing eco-wellness tourism sector alongside its historical and cultural offerings. The best time to visit Asenema Waterfalls is during the rainy season from May to October, when the cascade reaches its peak water volume and most impressive flow.
Kakum National Park CentralTropical rainforest north of Cape Coast, crossed by a suspended canopy walkway. Half a day
Mole National Park SavannahGhana's largest wildlife reserve, in the northern savannah, known for its elephants. The best time to visit Mole National Park is during the dry season from November to April, when animals regularly gather around remaining waterholes and the thinner brush makes wildlife much easier to spot.
Aburi Botanical Gardens AburiColonial-era botanical gardens in the Akuapim hills above Accra. 2-3 hours
Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary WechiauA community-run sanctuary on the Black Volta protecting one of Ghana's two remaining hippopotamus populations. The best time to visit the Wechiau Community Hippopotamus Sanctuary is during the dry season, spanning from November to March. This window offers the highest probability of clear wildlife viewing and smooth travel conditions.
Paga Crocodile Pond PagaA sacred pond at Paga where West African crocodiles live alongside the community and can be approached with local guides. Morning and early afternoon hours are ideal, as the reptiles love to bask under the sun along the shores.
Gambaga Escarpment GambagaA long line of sandstone cliffs forming the raised northern edge of the Volta Basin. The best time to visit the Gambaga Escarpment is during the dry season from November to February, when the weather features bearable heat, accessible hiking trails, and local cultural festivals.
Kintampo Waterfalls KintampoA three-stage waterfall on the Pumpum River a short distance north of Kintampo town. The best time to visit Kintampo Waterfalls is during the rainy season, from June to October.
Recommended district
Hohoe
The gateway to Ghana's highest waterfall.
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Sources and verification
Status: Verified. Last reviewed 2026-09-07.
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