Shiare the Hanging Village is Oti Region's over nine-centuries-old delight for lovers of community-based tourism... A rewarding side attraction is the Nyingilin Kyakyale Waterfa...
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Kyakyale Waterfalls
Also known as Kyakyale Water Falls, Nyingilin Kyakyale Waterfalls
Kyakyale Waterfalls, also called Nyingilin Kyakyale Waterfalls, is a forest waterfall near Shiare in the Nkwanta South Municipal District, Oti Region, Ghana.
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About Kyakyale Waterfalls
Kyakyale Waterfalls, also known as Nyingilin Kyakyale Waterfalls, is a waterfall in the Shiare area of the Nkwanta South Municipal District in Ghana's Oti Region. It lies within the same community landscape as Shiare, the settlement promoted as the "Hanging Village".
The Ghana Tourism Authority presents the falls as a rewarding side attraction to Shiare, complementing the community-based tourism experience the village offers. Visitors drawn to Shiare's layered mountain setting and its distinctive local culture may find the waterfall a natural extension of that visit.
The falls lie deep in forest, reached along paths described as adventurous and marked by rocky cliffs. The setting at the water is described as serene and refreshing.
Access is on foot from Shiare village. The trek is reported to take roughly 30 to 40 minutes along a path described as not easy, with rocky cliffs and steep sections. Shiare itself is about a 30-minute drive from Nkwanta town, which is the practical starting point for most journeys into the area.
Practical details remain unverified. No entry fee, opening hours, guide arrangements, facilities or safety provisions are confirmed in the available sources, and trail conditions may vary with weather and season. Visitors should treat the walk as a genuine hike and confirm current arrangements locally before setting out.
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Sources and checks
- Name: Ghana Tourism Authority - Oti Region (Instagram) · Checked September 24, 2026
- Description: Ghana Tourism Authority - Oti Region (Instagram) · Checked September 25, 2026
- Location: Map pin set by [email protected] · Checked September 27, 2026
- Category:nature: Ghana Tourism Authority - Oti Region (Instagram) · Checked September 25, 2026
- Category:community-tourism: Ghana Tourism Authority - Oti Region (Instagram) · Checked September 25, 2026