Wli Waterfalls — known in Ewe as **Agumatsa Falls** — is the highest waterfall in Ghana, plunging roughly 60–80 metres (about 200–260 feet) in a single drop off the Agumatsa escarpment in the Volta Region, and yes, it sits about 30 km from Ho, the regional capital, near the village of Wli (pronounced "Vlee") in the Hohoe Municipality, close to the Togo border. Getting there is part of the experience. From Ho you take the road toward Hohoe and then branch to Wli, where the community-run visitor centre assigns you a local guide — the walk is compulsory with a guide, and the fee supports the village. The trek to the lower falls is gentle, roughly 45 minutes to an hour through shaded forest along the Agumatsa River, crossing a few wooden footbridges. The upper falls are a steeper, sweatier climb of about two hours, rewarded with a smaller, more secluded cascade and a view over the Togo hills. What makes Wli special beyond its height is the colony of **straw-coloured fruit bats** that clings to the cliff face beside the water — thousands of them, a shimmering, chattering curtain that is one of the most memorable sights in Ghanaian ecotourism. The surrounding forest is part of the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary and sits within the broader Ghana-Togo highlands biodiversity zone, home to monkeys, hornbills, butterflies and rare plants. The pools at the base are safe for a swim, and the spray is famously cold and refreshing. Practically: go in the dry season (roughly November to March) for easier trails and clearer water; the rainy season swells the falls dramatically but makes paths slippery. Wear proper shoes, carry water, and bring cash for the guide fee and the small community levy. Combine it with a trip to **Mount Afadja (Afadjato)**, Ghana's highest mountain, which is only a short drive away near Liati Wote — many visitors do both in one day. The Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, where mona monkeys come to be fed by hand, is another easy add-on in the same Hohoe corridor. Culturally, the falls carry deep meaning for the people of Wli and the Agumatsa valley — the river and the bats are tied to local taboos and ancestral lore, which is precisely why the community manages access themselves rather than leaving it to outside operators. That community-led model has made Wli one of the better examples of sustainable ecotourism in Ghana. If you're planning a specific trip — say for a particular weekend this October — tell me your starting point and I'll sketch a route and rough timing for you.