Wli Waterfalls, Volta (Volta Region, Ghana)
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The Wli Waterfalls are the highest falls in West Africa falling from a height of 60-80 meters over the cliffs.
Wli Waterfalls are located within the scenic setings of the Volta region of Ghana. The waterfalls can be visited all year round. There are local tour guides, directing you to the waterfalls. Wli Waterfalls is located 20 kilometres from Hohoe Important NoteWe strongly recommend that single women, female travelers generally to pair off with other travelers before walking to the falls, and exercise some caution on the walk, in particular as to whether they swim in the pool below the falls.
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WLI WATERFALL, by the way the tallest waterfall in West Africa, measuring about 143 metres from the upper fall to the plunge pool below it. Its sheer grandeur, height, beauty and fantastic environment beat every imagination. It is a natural attraction, every tourist will remember when visiting.
The path leading to this splendid waterfall through green and lush semi-deciduous forest starts from the Visitor Information Centre(VIC) . It is a narrow path that could allow passage for only two people walking side by side. The path is shaded by the tall trees of the forest making it almost impossible for the sun's rays to reach the ground. Before one will reach the fall site he or she has to cross nine wooden foot bridges that have been built over the nine meanders of the AGUMATSA RIVER on which the fall is located.
As one moves through the forest, he or she could see some tree species labeled with their scientific as well as their local or common names. This was probably done by the Wildlife Division authorities, since the entire area has been earmarked as the AGUMATSA WILDLIFE SANTUARY. The forest also abounds in animal and bird species such as snakes, colourful butterflies, bats and other insects that are seen on the way as one strolls through the forest on the way to the fall site.
As one moves through the forest, he or she could see some tree species labeled with their scientific as well as their local or common names. This was probably done by the Wildlife Division authorities, since the entire area has been earmarked as the AGUMATSA WILDLIFE SANTUARY. The forest also abounds in animal and bird species such as snakes, colourful butterflies, bats and other insects that are seen on the way as one strolls through the forest on the way to the fall site.
No tourist ever visits this waterfall without swimming in the pool below or standing directly under the falling water. The pool is just about 1.20 metres deep. But there is a portion of it that is very deep and has become a restricted area for swimming. The water in the pool is very cool and refreshing and flow ceaselessly into the AGUMATSA RIVER which forms the river system within the forest with its nine meanders. The entire environment around the fall is filled with water droplets, thereby rendering the entire atmosphere cool and fresh.
The mountain over which the fall cascades belongs the massive fold mountains of the AKWAPIM-TOGO RANGES. This range which serves a border between Ghana and Togo on the eastern side, also contains the highest mountain peak in Ghana, the AFADJA mountain.
In fact, a visit to the waterfall is soul-touching. It is an experience every nature- loving person should endeavour to taste.
Main Text (c) By Joel Degue
Tourism Development Consultant
Deg_joel@yahoo.fr
http://www.joeldegue.blogspot.com
The mountain over which the fall cascades belongs the massive fold mountains of the AKWAPIM-TOGO RANGES. This range which serves a border between Ghana and Togo on the eastern side, also contains the highest mountain peak in Ghana, the AFADJA mountain.
In fact, a visit to the waterfall is soul-touching. It is an experience every nature- loving person should endeavour to taste.
Main Text (c) By Joel Degue
Tourism Development Consultant
Deg_joel@yahoo.fr
http://www.joeldegue.blogspot.com
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