Summit view
The Akwapim-Togo range on the horizon.
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Mount Afadja, known as Afadjato to the Ewe people, is one of the highest mountains in Ghana, in the Volta Region near the border with Togo. It is among the most visited sights in the region, and people climb it on a trail through green forest to a summit overlooking wide hills, villages and plains. Its summit is often cited at 885 m, as the sign at the start proudly says, but sources put the true height at only 587 m, with Ghana's highest peak nearby. The name is Afadja, and the suffix to means mountain in Ewe. A folk tale says the Ewe chased wild animals that attacked them until an itching plant stopped them, a traditional account of the name. The trail begins at the welcome sign and climbs through dense trees, roots and humorous signs urging climbers on. From the summit the blue Akwapim-Togo range stretches out, with small roads and villages in the valley and clouds passing close on the horizon. It is humid and the weather changes quickly, and Tagbo Falls lies close by. The mountain lies about 17.4 km from Hohoe and 12.3 km from Wli Falls in a straight line. The trail is steep and slippery after rain, so wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Start in the morning to avoid heat and haze, take a local guide from the visitor centre and, with the border close, stay on the trail.
The Akwapim-Togo range on the horizon.
Humorous lines urging climbers on.
A nearby fall to add on.
Near Liati Wote, Volta Region, Ghana
Signs say 885 m, but sources point to about 587 m.
About two to four hours return depending on fitness, so start in the morning.