Kwahu PlateauKwahu Plateau at a Glance
About Kwahu Plateau
The Kwahu Plateau is an upland area in eastern Ghana noted for its escarpments, towns and recreational use. It is a prominent local highland region within Ghana’s Eastern area and is known regionally for outdoor recreation and cultural events.
The area has long been settled by Akan-speaking communities and developed historically as a series of market towns and agricultural settlements. Over the 20th century the plateau grew in importance as transport and tourism links improved, making the seasonal festivals and viewpoints more accessible.
The Kwahu Plateau sits in Ghana’s eastern highlands, above the surrounding lowland regions; towns and lookout points are distributed along the escarpment. It lies inland from the southern coastal plain and is reached via regional roads from larger urban centres to the south.
- Kwahu Easter festival: A major cultural event each Easter draws large numbers of visitors for paragliding, street festivities and markets.
- Elevation and viewpoints: The plateau rises several hundred metres above the surrounding lowlands and offers multiple lookout points with views across the valley below.
What to See#
- Kwahu towns and viewpoints: A high escarpment and series of towns forming the Kwahu area, used as viewpoints and bases for outdoor activities and festivals.
- Outdoor routes and launch sites: Hill and forest tracks used for paragliding and hiking, concentrated around popular towns such as Nkawkaw and Abetifi.
Best Time to Visit Kwahu Plateau
Best in the dry season for panoramic views and outdoor activities such as hiking and paragliding.
Weather & Climate near Kwahu Plateau
Kwahu Plateau's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1503 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 1.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.7h |
| February | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 59 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.8h |
| March | Very Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 20° - 29° | 24° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 22° | 218 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.4h |
| July | Good | 19° - 24° | 21° | 148 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| August | Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 105 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 19° - 25° | 22° | 179 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 190 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| November | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 70 mm | some cloud | 83% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 23° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 1.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.6h |
How to Get to Kwahu Plateau
The nearest major town is Nkawkaw; from Accra it is roughly a 2.5-3 hour drive on the N6 toward the Eastern Region. Vehicles continue up the Akwapim-Kwahu escarpment; the main access towns are Mpraeso and Abetifi. Public tro-tros run from Accra and Kumasi to Nkawkaw and Mpraeso, after which local taxis serve plateau villages.
Tips for Visiting Kwahu Plateau
- Plan to visit during the paragliding festival (usually Easter time) to see locals launch from Abetifi Hill and watch experienced pilots.
- Drive the escarpment road at sunrise to avoid afternoon heat and catch the best views into the valley.
- Visit the small towns of Mpraeso and Abetifi for local crafts and fresh kenkey-style street food.