Tuesday, October 15, 2013

WATER FALLS IN GHANA



                                             WATER FALLS IN GHANA
     The world is surrounded by water where it source cannot be traced. Most of us do not know the tourism essential of this wonderful natural resource, In Ghana; we have lot of falls that can be traced from the eastern part of Ghana, the Volta region and the Brong- Ahafo region. From the eastern part, come the boti falls, Akaa falls, and the kintampo falls, the fuller falls in the brong- Ahafo region while the Wli falls, tagbo falls and Tsenku falls is found In the Volta region.
               Talking about the boti falls ,which is an amazing seasonal falls is situated in the eastern part of Ghana precisely In a town called Huhunya which is about 17km North- east of Koforidua, the capital of the region , these water falls features two falls, side by side, according to the people of the town, the big fall is the male and the smaller the female and when they come together it is said that they are mating. Boti falls is a 30m high forest within the boti forest reserve. A small hike stones steps takes you to the water falls and a umbrella rock can also be seen at the tourist site.
                Like the boti falls, The Akaa falls is 7km from the boti falls and also seasonal in nature, the falls are accessed of 250 concretes steps to the bottom, where a canyon of water can fall around you from three sides when it flows well. There is a frightening bamboo ladder to climb to arrive at the top of a large rock that looks over an amazing forest.
AKAA FALLS

          On the other had, the kintampo water falls also known as sanders falls during the colonial days. The falls is from pumpum river which falls 70m beautiful rocky steps, there are a lot of trees at the falls mostly mahogany trees, some of which grow beyond 40m. It has a more festive environment and a fine resting place to rest when traveling between Kumasi and Tamale or Mole national park.
KINTAMPO WATER FALLS
                Interestingly, the fuller water falls is about 20min drive from kintampo water falls, it is the less visited falls and a more reserve falls, The falls have an upper and lower falls In a peaceful, reflective water falls, while the Tagbo water falls is near by the Wli water falls located at late   Wote, which flows from Ghana –Togo mountain range. It is an easy 45min walk through forest ad cocoa trees to reach these scenic falls that are covered by lush green carpet vegetation.

 
FULLER FALLS

                   Finally, the Wli water falls, which is located in the Volta region about 20km from Hohoe, at the edge of Agumatse wildlife sanctuary? The forest around the Wli water falls has been preserved into what is known as Agumatse wildlife sanctuary. Nature lovers will find this place very interesting to visit.
WLI FALLS

                      Honorable members around the world, there is no limit to when people should visit the tourist destination water falls in Ghana, the falls are the coolest and refreshing place to be and an educating center. Make it a must if you are in or outside Ghana to visit this wonderful tourist destination. Travel and see for yourself.


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