Eastern Ghana Travel Guide

Region

Hills, waterfalls and the world's largest artificial lake. The Volta region has Wli Falls, Mount Afadja and the Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary, Akosombo has the dam, and the Eastern region has Aburi's botanical gardens and the Boti Falls.

Eastern Ghana Lake VoltaTagbo FallsKwahu PlateauKoforiduaHoHohoeKetaAnlogaAflaoKyabobo National ParkWli waterfallsAkim OdaNsawamAsamankeseAburiSuhumAkwatia

Eastern Ghana essentials

Country: Ghana
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Cedi (₵)
Language: English
Emergency: 999

Where to Go in Eastern Ghana

Regions & Cities
Koforidua Explore Koforidua Koforidua hosts trips to Boti Falls and the Umbrella Rock; shoppers browse artisanal stalls for woven baskets and beads, try local fufu and light soups, and drive the green trunks of the Akuapem Hills for village viewpoints. Ho Explore Ho From Ho you can climb Mount Afadja, hike to Wli Falls and visit Tafi Atome’s sacred monkey forest; visitors also watch Ewe kente weavers, sip red palm oil stews and ride through hilly, palm‑dotted landscapes toward the lake. Hohoe Explore Hohoe Gateway town to Wli Falls and Ghana’s highest peak, Mount Afadja, Hohoe in the Volta Region serves as a base for waterfall hikes, mountain treks, and visits to Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary. Keta Explore Keta Lagoons, estuary channels and fishing canoes define Keta: visitors watch migrating birds, cross narrow sandbars, tour Fort Prinzenstein ruins and eat fried tilapia at beachside stalls at sunrise. Anloga Explore Anloga Anloga sits on the eastern Volta lagoon with fishing wharves, canoe traffic and the annual Hogbetsotso festival nearby. Aflao Explore Aflao Straddling the Ghana - Togo border, Aflao buzzes with cross-border trade, a long beachfront strip, and open-air markets selling smoked fish and kente cloth; travelers use it as a passport checkpoint en route to Lomé or the Volta lagoons. Kyabobo National Park Explore Kyabobo National Park Kyabobo National Park straddles Ghana’s eastern border with Togo and protects forested hills and ridgelines; outdoor visitors come for hiking routes, waterfalls, wildlife viewing and panoramic views over the Volta plains. Wli waterfalls Explore Wli waterfalls Tallest waterfall in Ghana, set in the Agumatsa Forest Reserve; visitors hike rainforest trails, swim in the plunge pool and watch butterflies and seasonal birdlife.

Eastern Ghana at a Glance

Local Time
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Best Things to Do in Eastern Ghana