Afajato is the highest point in Ghana, with an elevation of 885 metres. The mountain is located in the Agumatsa Range system near the villages of Lyati Wote and Gblidi, in the Volta Region on the border with Togo. The word "Afadja" means thorny poisonous bush growing on the slopes, and the ending "to" in the Ewe dialect means "mountain".
From the summit, visitors can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding communities, forests, mountains, valleys and lakes of Volta.
Afadjato is covered in tropical forests that are home to a variety of animals and plants. During the ascent, travellers have the opportunity to admire more than three hundred species of butterflies, 33 species of mammals have been recorded in the thickets, among which primates stand out. The monkeys are curious and friendly, often coming close to visitors and asking for treats. Apart from the peak itself, on the Gblidi-Chebi side of the mountain range there is a chalk cave where the Gblidi people lived.
Usually, a guided sightseeing tour includes visiting the neighbouring villages, learning about customs, farming and agriculture, tasting local cuisine. For an extra fee, tourists can organise an overnight stay in a clay house of the village with participation in a traditional feast and dancing. It is also possible to climb to the summit on your own, taking enough water and food with you.
You can drive to the foot of the mountain from the Accra bus station to Hohoe and then by minibus to the village of Gblidi.
