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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Wli Agumatsa waterfalls is a perennial waterfalls which flows throughout the year either in the dry or rainy season. Famously known as the tallest waterfalls in Ghana and West Africa comes in two different sections. The upper falls and the lower falls. You have to be very adventurous and fit in shape to be able to visit the upper falls since you have to hike longer to the top of the rocky mountain. The upper falls is worth going if you have the energy and preparedness due to the beautiful scenery while on the mountain. The lower falls is the most visited because it is the easiest with about forty minutes walk through the semi deciduous forest crossing about nine foot bridges (some made out of metal and others concrete). The first foot bridge which is closest to the Wli village (Ghana’s border town with Togo) has it river sourcing from Togo. The trail from the visitor center is very smooth and flat but be cautious of army ants on the earth while walking. The Wli waterfalls has dozen of fruits bats hanging on the cliff where the lower falls flows and flies around in circles when they hear heavy noise. Going with a local guide is very helpful because you will get the chance to listen to history of the forest and the waterfalls while walking on the foot trails. You can swim in the pool of water flooded on the ground with guidance from the local guide with you.