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Volta Basin, Ghana
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Tafi Atome, a small village in the Volta Basin, is best known for the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, one of the most popular and well-run ecotourism projects in Ghana.
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The tallest falls in West Africa. A 45-minute hike from the nearest village takes you to see a view of the upper falls and to the pool at the base of the falls. The falls are located about 20 km from Hohoe and are within the Wli Nature Reserve. The small entrance fee is worth the view! You can hike up to the upper falls for a small tip or "dash". This may take around 4 hours.
The longest and prettiest option is the Togo loop. Taking around 6 hours you hike to the top of the waterfall first through Togo (there is no formal border on this part), then descend to the upper falls and subsequently the lower falls. A guide for this trip will cost 100 cedi (April 2024).
Mount Afadja
The tallest mountain in Ghana
The main attraction of the village. It protects a population of Mona monkeys in the surrounding forest. Visitors can take guided walks through the forest to observe the monkeys and learn about the sanctuary's conservation work.
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Ask for Tafi Atome at the main tro-tro station. You’ll likely board a Hohoe-bound van, and get off near the halfway point at Logba Alekpeti. In January 2012, the fare was ~3.5 cedis.
Tafi Atome is a small village. Upon arriving, take a few minutes to walk around and familiarize yourself with the layout of the town. You can easily get around the village and the nearby forest paths on foot.
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