Ghana · West Africa
Boti Falls
Two separate streams, said locally to represent a male and female spirit, fall side by side into one pool near the town of Boti in Ghana's Eastern Region. Nearby stands the Umbrella Rock, a natural mushroom-shaped formation that pairs with the falls on most day-trip itineraries from Accra.
Two separate streams, said locally to represent a male and female spirit, fall side by side into one pool near the town of Boti in Ghana's Eastern Region. Nearby stands the Umbrella Rock, a natural mushroom-shaped formation that pairs with the falls on most day-trip itineraries from Accra.
Boti Falls drops 30 metres (98 ft) on the Boti. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Boti, with ACC the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Rainy season swells both twin streams into a single roaring drop.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Rainy season swells both twin streams into a single roaring drop.
Entry: Small park entry fee
Getting there
- Base townBoti
- AirportACC
- CountryGhana
- RegionWest Africa, Africa
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
6.2, -0.1667
Quick answers
How tall is Boti Falls?
Boti Falls drops 30 metres (98 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Boti.
When is the best time to visit Boti Falls?
Peak flow is June to September. Rainy season swells both twin streams into a single roaring drop.
What can you do at Boti Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Boti Falls?
The usual base is Boti, and the closest airport is ACC. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Small park entry fee.
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