The lower fall
A basin under the cliff.
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Wli Waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Ghana, and many call it the tallest in West Africa. It lies in the Volta Region near the Togo border, about 20 km from Hohoe. You reach it on foot through thick forest, and it appears suddenly between high rock walls covered in green. There are two falls, an upper one dropping about 80 metres and a lower one of about 65 metres, by published figures. The Agumatsa River forms them as it comes down a cliff of sandstone and shale in the Akwapim-Togo range. The flow peaks in the rainy season from May to October, while the dry months make for easier walking. The path to the lower fall passes through the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary, with streams and small bridges, and you may see fruit bats, butterflies, birds and monkeys. It ends at a basin where water falls from the top of the cliff. The upper fall needs a long, steep climb, and from afar it looks like a white thread on a green slope. Hohoe is about 16 km away in a straight line. You enter with a guide from the gate, and the walk to the lower fall and back takes one to two hours. The climb to the upper fall takes several hours, so start in the morning. Wear shoes that grip mud, as the path is slippery after rain, and carry water.
A basin under the cliff.
Streams and small bridges.
A long, steep climb.
Wli Afegame, Volta Region, Ghana
Usually yes, as entry from the gate comes with a local guide, whose fee is added.
The rains bring more water but a harder path, while the dry season means less water and easier walking.