TOURISM
Ghana has a lot of places to visit as far as tourism is concerned. Below are example of beautiful and exciting places volunteers can visit for relaxation whiles serving;
Places to visit:
1. Wli water falls
2. Mount. Afadja
3. Tafi Monkey Sanctuary
These are not far from Vakpo, Anfoega and Alavanyo and also Pakro so one can have a good weekend visiting this places. ​
4. Mole Park in the Northern part of Ghana to see Elephants and other animals in their natural home.
5. The southern part of Ghana where there are a lot of beaches to choose for a time out of the Volta region. ​
Just to mention a few.
Wli Waterfalls
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The Wli waterfalls is the highest water fall in West Africa. The falls is known locally as Agumatsa waterfalls - meaning, "Allow Me to Flow." It is located in the Hohoe municipality of the Volta Region, the land of the Ewe culture. It is approximately 280 kilometers from the capital Accra.
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Natural Environment
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Wildlife
A walk through the forest of the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary offers a chance to see a large colony of fruit bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys and baboons.
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BATS
A large colony of bats can be seen clinging to the cliffs and flying in the sky.
Mount Afadja​
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Mount Afadja is one of the highest mountain in Ghana, at an elevation of 885 metres (2,904 ft). The mountain is located in the Agumatsa Range near the villages of Liati Wote and Gbledi, in the Volta Region of Ghana at the border with Togo. 'Afadja' is the name of the mountain whereas 'to' in the Ewe dialect means mountain therefore it is called 'Afadjato' by the indigenes. The correct name would be 'Mount Afadja' as 'Mount Afadjato' will be a repetition of the 'Mountain.'
The nearby peak of Aduadu, which is higher than Afadjato at over 900m, is about a kilometre to the east.
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The name of the mountain was derived from the Ewe word Avadzeto, meaning "at war with the bush. The name derives from the presence on the mountainside of a plant causing severe skin irritation.
The nearby Tagbo Falls and Wli Falls (the highest in West Africa) are also considered tourist attractions.
The Tafi Monkey Sanctuary
The Tafi Monkey Sanctuary located in Hohoe in the Volta region of Ghana is a place where nature meets humankind.
About 230km northeast of Accra, you would find a natural amazement. A great touring experience which would let you have a feel of what nature has to offer. A Sacred groove, the Tafi Monkey Sanctuary is protected by statuary conventions and traditional beliefs.
The Tafi Monkey Sanctuary is home to the Mona and Patas Monkey species. These monkeys do not only live in the nearby forest but have also made the village their home and the people have accepted them as a part of their lifestyle.
It is the only place where you would find monkeys roaming the village like we do. It is a taboo to attack or hunt any of the monkeys, not even when they come and steal your food. This is an amazing experience which everyone must have
Mole National Park
With its swathes of saffron-coloured savannah, Mole National Park offers what must surely be the cheapest safaris in Africa. There are at least 300 species of bird and 94 species of mammal, including African elephants, kob antelopes, buffaloes, baboons and warthogs. Sightings of elephants are common from December to April, and you're guaranteed to see other mammals year-round.
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Mole National Park is Ghana's largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in northwest Ghana on grassland savanna and riparian ecosystems at an elevation of 150 m, with sharp escarpment forming the southern boundary of the park. The park's entrance is reached through the nearby town of Larabanga. The Lovi and Mole Rivers are ephemeral rivers flowing through the park, leaving behind only drinking holes during the long dry season.
Beautiful Ghanaian Beaches
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Ghana is graced with 540km of stunning, sandy coastline. Most of it is undeveloped and many of its beaches are like private paradises waiting to be explored. To the east are Ada, Keta and Prampram, and to the west, Brenu, Busua, Anomabo and Axim. In the capital, Labadi Beach is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike.
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Ecotourism has become popular over the last few years and there are now a few eco lodges in the Axim area. If you are lucky you can watch nesting turtles or even seen migratory whales passing Ghana's coastal waters.
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In the capital city, Labadi beach attracts hundreds of beach-goers at the weekend. Drinking spots line the shore and there is often entertainment late into the evening.
Below are some of the beach locations and resorts:
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