Mount Afadja (often written "Afadjato") is Ghana's highest mountain, rising to about 885 metres (2,904 ft) in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region, on the border with Togo — and yes, the standard route up begins at Liati Wote village, which serves as the gateway and where you register, pay the guide fee, and set off. The mountain sits within the Agumatsa Range, close to the Togo border, and its Ewe name "Afadja" is said to derive from the creeping plant *avadze* that covers its slopes; the "to" suffix simply means "mountain." The climb is short but genuinely steep — most hikers reach the summit in roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on fitness, and the trail is well-marked but rocky and slippery after rain. Local guides from Liati Wote are mandatory and inexpensive, and they double as excellent sources of knowledge on the flora, the border history, and the surrounding communities. The summit rewards you with sweeping views across the Volta Region and into Togo on clear days. The best time to climb is the dry season, roughly November to March, when the Harmattan haze can soften the view but the trails are firm; the rainy season (May–October) makes the path muddy and the summit often clouded. Early morning starts are strongly advised — both for cooler climbing and for the clearest views before afternoon clouds build. Liati Wote itself is worth more than a passing stop. The village is the trailhead for the Afadja climb and also the base for visits to the nearby Wli Waterfalls (Agumatsa Falls), the highest waterfall in Ghana, and the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary — making the area one of the Volta Region's finest eco-tourism circuits. Community-based tourism here directly supports local guides, porters, and homestays, so spending a night in Liati Wote rather than rushing back to Ho or Accra puts money straight into the village. A word of practical caution: the summit is close to the Togo border, so carry ID and stick with your guide; do not wander across the boundary line. Wear proper shoes, carry water, and start early. As the Akan say, *"Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a, yenkyi"* — there is no shame in going back for what you forgot; pack properly before you climb. If you want, I can outline a full two- or three-day Volta itinerary combining Afadja, Wli Falls, and Tafi Atome.