Boti waterfalls is a seasonal waterfalls from the Pawnpawn River that flows from about 30 meter high in the rocky mountains of the Yilo Krobo District near the Huhunya township. Boti waterfalls is very famous for its natural beauty and unique twin flow known as the male and female falls. According to the locals, the male and female falls only merge when they are mating and as a result a rainbow is formed at the site. The name Boti literary means ”head of the rock” as legend says, after its discovery the locals called a renowned catholic priest in the area at the time to see the wonders they have found which the priest upon reaching the site and also seeing the beauty of nature asked the locals where it flowed from and the locals mentioned “Boti” meaning it is flowing from the head of the rock therefore becoming its name. You have to descend about 250 concrete steps from the visitor center to reach the site of the Boti twin waterfalls. Returning from the waterfalls to the visitor center may be a little challenging for some people as it requires a little energy ascending the concrete steps. Boti waterfalls became famous after President Kwame Nkrumah visited the site in the 1960’s and later proposed construction of a visitor center to receive tourists. The best time to visit Boti waterfalls is between the months of May and December.
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