It’s all butterflies and rainbows at the waterfalls in Ghana. From the famous Wuruduwurudu of the Obosomase people at Dodowa, to Boti’s twin cascades and West Africa’s highest peaks at Wli, a trip to any of Ghana’s waterfall is a bond with nature.

What is the highest waterfall in Ghana?

Th highest or tallest waterfall in Ghana is Wli Waterfall in the Hohoe District of the Volta Region. Falling from a jaw-dropping 80m in lush green rainforest, Wli Agumatsa is the largest fall in West Africa.

What are the best waterfalls to visit in Ghana?

There are more than a dozen waterfalls in Ghana, each one with a unique personality and architecture. Some are clustered about and only a few kilometres part, but the best are spread around the southern half of Ghana. GH Info Site has a list of the best waterfalls in Ghana to visit during your holidays.

Wli Waterfall
Kintampo Waterfall
Boti Falls
Chenku Waterfall
Tagbo Waterfall
Fuller Falls

1. Wli Waterfall

Wli Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Ghana. Located in the Agumatsa Forest Reserve along the Ghana Togo border, this magnificent waterfall continues to draw large crowds even outside the rainy season.

Visit Wli Waterfall to witness the majestic currents of the Volta Region.

2. Boti Falls

Boti’s twin waterfalls is unique. The journey to the one of Africa’s enduring wonders is challenging yet satisfying. A trip to Boti Falls is a chance to become one with nature.

Visit Boti Falls during your trip to the Eastern Region.

3. Kintampo Waterfall

Kintampo is located in a few kilometres from Kintampo township, Ghana’s geographic centre. A well-kept natural resource with year-round water flow makes Kintampo Waterfall a must-visit along the Kumasi Tamale road.

Visit Kintampo Waterfall on your way to/from Tamale.

4. Chenku (Tsenku) Waterfall

Wuruduwurudu, as it is rightly named, sits near the site of the great Katamanso War between the Asantes and a coalition of southern and British forces. With its peculiar traditional rules and challenging hike, Chenku, the name of the deity that enlivens the waterfall, should be a bookmark on your day trip across Accra.

Visit Chenku Falls to behold this ancient location.

5. Tagbo Waterfall

Tagbo Falls is a beautiful waterfall in the lush rainforests in Liati Wote, less than 30km east of Hohoe in the Volta Region. The cascading waterfall is less than an hour’s trek through cocoa and coffee farms south of Afadjato, Ghana’s highest mountain. Roaring at 60m high, Tagbo’s waters pool in a cold pond that is perfect for swimming.

The trip to Tagbo is as exciting as the visual masterpiece itself. You’ll meet colourful butterflies and countless tree species during your hike through the lush rainforest. The large trees provide shade, protecting you from the hot sun as you make the journey to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ghana.

6. Fuller Falls

Fuller Falls is a hidden gem located 7km northwest of Kintampo in Yabraso. A serene spot hidden in the hinterland, Fuller is perfect for prayer and to marvel at the soothing water and ancient rock formations.

Visit Fuller Waterfalls as part of your day tour of the Bono East Region.