Ghana · West Africa
Wli Falls
Agumatsa Falls
West Africa's tallest waterfall drops into a natural amphitheatre shared with thousands of straw-coloured fruit bats roosting on the cliff face above. The lower falls are an easy hour's walk; the upper falls demand a steeper two-hour climb through the sanctuary forest.
West Africa's tallest waterfall drops into a natural amphitheatre shared with thousands of straw-coloured fruit bats roosting on the cliff face above. The lower falls are an easy hour's walk; the upper falls demand a steeper two-hour climb through the sanctuary forest.
Wli Falls drops 80 metres (262 ft) on the Wli, inside Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Wli, with ACC the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings the fullest flow and cooler forest trails.
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.
Wildlife & safari
Falls that sit inside serious wildlife country, where the water is only half the reason to come.
When to go
Rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings the fullest flow and cooler forest trails.
Entry: Sanctuary entry ~$5-10 USD plus guide
Getting there
- Base townWli
- AirportACC
- CountryGhana
- RegionWest Africa, Africa
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
7.1167, 0.5833
Quick answers
How tall is Wli Falls?
Wli Falls drops 80 metres (262 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Wli.
When is the best time to visit Wli Falls?
Peak flow is June to September. Rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings the fullest flow and cooler forest trails.
What can you do at Wli Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Wli Falls?
The usual base is Wli, and the closest airport is ACC. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Sanctuary entry ~$5-10 USD plus guide.
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