
🌎 Ghana 🇬🇭
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📍 Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls
✈️ Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW)
🚗 168.6 KM
⏱️ 4 hours, 25 minutes
Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls, West Africa's highest waterfall, offers an adventurous experience in Ghana's Volta Region. Accessibility involves a moderate to strenuous hike through a lush forest, with the lower falls being relatively easy to reach while the upper falls demand good physical fitness and multiple river crossings. Guided visits are highly recommended, if not mandatory, for safety, navigating the terrain, and enriching the experience with local insights, especially for the challenging upper falls. The best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April) when paths are less slippery and river crossings are easier; the rainy season can make some sections difficult or inaccessible. Approximate costs include a modest entry fee for the conservation area and a separate, negotiable fee for a local guide, typically budget-friendly by international standards. A typical visit to the lower falls takes about 2-3 hours, while reaching the upper falls and returning can take 4-6 hours. Other insights include bringing proper hiking footwear, insect repellent, plenty of water, and starting early to enjoy the natural beauty and the large fruit bat colony residing near the falls.