Waterfalls in Eastern Region, Ghana

Water cascading over layered rocks at Obosomase Waterfalls in Ghana's Eastern Region — Adom Waterfalls (Obosomase Waterfalls) · Photo: Benebiankie · License: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

The Eastern Region is waterfall country. Tucked into the forested hills and ridges that rise behind Accra, these six falls share a great deal: each sits in rainforest or hill country, each is reached on foot, and each rewards the walk with cool water, green shade and birdsong. Most are seasonal, so the water you see depends on the rains.

They differ in character and in the effort they ask of you. Boti Falls, a seasonal twin waterfall in the forest of Huhunya near Opersika, is the best known, with a viewpoint, a hiking trail, community tourism and a boat experience. Akaa Falls, also seasonal, lies near Akyeremanteng, about 21 km northeast of Koforidua and 7 km from Boti Falls, so the two pair naturally. Adom Waterfalls at Obosomase is a forest fall reached by a steep stone-step trail, while Asenema Waterfalls in the Akuapem Hills above Adukrom is a seasonal rainforest fall a short marked walk from the main road. Further north, Asubone Waterfall at Atibie cascades over rocky formations, and near Aburi, Oboadaka Falls drops roughly 20 m and is used for swimming and picnics.

Good to know

Before you go

Plan around the rains: several of these falls are seasonal, so ask locally or check ahead before travelling, and expect less water in the dry months. Base yourself in Koforidua for Boti Falls and Akaa Falls, and in the Akuapem Hills or Aburi for Adom Waterfalls, Asenema Waterfalls and Oboadaka Falls. Roads link the main towns, but the last stretch to each fall is usually a walk, sometimes steep or slippery, so wear shoes with grip and carry water. Distances between falls can be long, so group nearby ones into a single day rather than rushing. Before setting out, confirm access, trail conditions and whether a guide or community fee applies, and take your litter away with you.

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Places to explore

Waterfall · Obosomase

Adom Waterfalls

Adom Waterfalls (Obosomase Waterfalls) is a forest waterfall in Obosomase, Akuapim North Municipal District, Eastern Region, reached by a steep stone-step trail.

Photo: Benebiankie · Source

Waterfall · Koforidua

Akaa Falls

Akaa Falls is a seasonal waterfall near Akyeremanteng in the Akuapim North Municipal District, Eastern Region, about 21 km northeast of Koforidua and 7 km from Boti Falls.

Photo: Neeti Shree · Source

Waterfall · Adukrom

Asenema Waterfalls

A seasonal rainforest waterfall in the Akuapem Hills of Okere District, Eastern Region, reached by a short marked walk from the main road.

Photo: Robertjamal12 · Source

Waterfall · Opersika

Boti Falls

Boti Falls is a seasonal twin waterfall in the forest of Huhunya, Yilo Krobo Municipality, about 17 km northeast of Koforidua in Ghana's Eastern Region.

Photo: Febelix · Source

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Waterfall · Atibie

Asubone Waterfall

Asubone Waterfall is a cascading waterfall over rocky formations in Atibie, Kwahu South District, Eastern Region, Ghana, visited for hiking, sightseeing and photography.

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Waterfall · Aburi

Oboadaka Falls

Oboadaka Falls is a roughly 20 m waterfall in the Akwapim-Togo range near Aburi, Eastern Region, reached by a short forest walk and used for swimming and picnics.

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Waterfalls in Ghana