Mount Afadja — often written Mount Afadjato — is the highest mountain in Ghana, rising to about 885 metres (2,904 ft) in the Agumatsa Range, close to the village of Liati Wote in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region, right on Ghana's eastern border with Togo. The name carries a nice piece of Ewe wordplay. In Ewe it is *Afadja* — from *afa* (war) and *dja* (to fight or struggle) — because the slopes are thick with a thorny, clinging plant that "fights" anyone trying to climb. The "to" that Ghanaians often add simply means "mountain" in Ewe, so "Mount Afadjato" literally says "Mount Afadja Mountain." Many people now prefer the shorter, more correct **Mount Afadja**. A few things worth knowing: - **Height and neighbours.** At roughly 885 m it is Ghana's tallest peak, though it is modest by regional standards — Togo's Mount Agou (Mont Agou), just across the border and part of the same upland system, is higher at about 986 m. Ghana's second-highest, Mount Adaklu, sits further south near Ho. - **The climb.** The hike from Liati Wote takes most people one to two hours up and about an hour down. It is steep and can be slippery after rain, so good shoes, water and an early-morning start are wise. Local guides from the community are available and the small fee supports the village. - **What you see.** On a clear day the summit gives sweeping views over the Volta Region, the Togo hills, and the surrounding forest and farmland. The range is part of the Ghana-Togo highlands, an area of cool breezes, waterfalls and rich birdlife. - **Nearby attractions.** Liati Wote is the gateway to the **Wli (Agumatsa) Waterfalls** — Ghana's highest waterfall — plus the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary and the Amedzofe area, making the Afadja foothills one of Ghana's best eco-tourism circuits. - **Cultural note.** The mountain is sacred ground to the local Ewe communities, tied to traditional beliefs and taboos, so visitors are expected to respect local customs and go with a guide. As the Akan would say, *"Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a, yenkyi"* — go back and fetch what you left behind; the mountain rewards those who take the climb slowly and respectfully. If you want, I can put together a practical day-trip plan from Accra or Ho, or point you to the best season to go.