| Basin of the Volta | |
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| State | Ghana |
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Basin of the Volta is a region of Ghana.
To know
This region, which takes its name from Lake Volta, the largest artificial lake in the world, has enormous tourism potential currently untapped, given that only 5% of visitors take it into consideration. Its strengths consist in offering lush vegetation, mountains and coastal plains, in addition to the fact that the cities are much cleaner and much less busy than in Accra is Kumasi. In the Volta basin it is possible to practice eco-tourism with destinations that revolve around waterfalls, monkey sanctuaries, nature reserves and villages kente (like Kpetoe).
Spoken languages
Many people from the Volta region speak Ewe.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- I have - Capital and major center of the region. Ho is especially interesting for excursions to the surrounding mountain villages.
- Tamale - Main center of the north, Tamale offers good accommodation options.
- Wli Todzi - 400 years ago, the founders of Wli Todzi climbed to the top of the Mount Afadjato (or Agumatsa) to settle down, attracted by the fertility of the land and its abundance of game, clean water and natural beauty.
- Yapei - City crossed by the Volta Bianco river.
Other destinations
- Kpetoe - Village kente.
- Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary - Here you can feed the monkeys bananas. The friendly staff can lead a visitor into the forest at any time of the day to interact with some of the more than 300 Mona monkeys that live nearby.
How to get
By plane
There is a daily flight from Accra to Tamale which costs about 90 USD.
By car
Private rented cars are affordable and readily available. While the road network still presents challenges, the roads connecting cities and communities are continually being improved and expanded.
By bus
The tours organized by Accra or from other major destinations they can be a convenient and popular way to include some of the highlights of the Volta Basin in one trip.
Independent travelers, as well as locals, can however use the tro-tro (minibuses) covering all major destinations.
How to get around
You can move on the Volta river, sitting on a boat or a canoe with a life jacket.
What see
- 1 Mount Adaklu (Take a tro-tro from Adaklu's station I have or from the market on market days. The reception center is located in Helekpe, where the president of the AMEC will meet). The Adaklu Mountain Eco-Tourism Committee (AMEC) is a community-based organization that offers a true cultural experience that travelers are unlikely to find elsewhere. You can hike to the top of the beautiful Adaklu mountain, observe and participate in the daily life of the people, from the tapping of palm wine to the weaving of Kente, to beekeeping (the best honey in West Africa!). Visit and learn a few phrases in Ewe, help support local development efforts for a beneficial experience. Homestay homes, meals, guided mountain hikes, percussion performances, and more are available. All money raised from tourism activities is reinvested in mountain conservation and community development. Take some time and spend the night in the village.
- 2 Wli waterfalls. The highest waterfalls in theWest Africa. A 45-minute hike from the nearest village allows you to see a view of the upper falls and the pool at the base of the falls. The falls are located about 20 km from Hohoe and are located within the Wli Nature Reserve. The cheap entrance ticket is worth the view! You can hike up to the upper falls for a small tip.
- Give in Bead Factory. Mr. Cedi will show his secrets of glass and stone beads handwork. Beads are available for sale at very reasonable prices in the factory and in the annexe along the main road for Akasombo.
- 3 Mount Afadjato. The highest mountain in Ghana.
- 4 Akosombo Dam (To Akasombo). The dam feeds all of Ghana and most of Ghana's neighbors, it also created the largest man-made lake in West Africa.
What to do
At the table
- Bisap - A sweet popsicle made from flower hyssop. It is a delicious refreshing.
- Apkle with ademe - Local soup.
Drinks
Mineral drinks such as malt but also African drinks such as palm wine are sold here.
Safety
There are houses and hotels nearby where you can spend the night safely.
