Wli Waterfalls and Monkey Sanctuary tour from Accra

Cross the Adomi Bridge to Ghana's tallest waterfall and hand-feed monkeys in their sanctuary.

A full-day private tour from Accra into the Volta Region visits a monkey village where you feed and watch primates, then drives to Wli Waterfalls, Ghana's highest cascade, with a lunch stop on the return journey. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. The round trip averages 4 hours of driving each way, though traffic can shift that timing either way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Wli Waterfalls and Monkey Sanctuary

• Depart Accra at 6:00 am
• Drive through Ghana countryside
• Cross Adomi Bridge to Volta Region
• Visit monkey village and find bananas
• Look for monkeys in sanctuary
• Visit Wli Waterfalls and bats ecology
• Stop for lunch after waterfalls
• Drive back to Accra
• Pass by Shai Hills for photos

The Experience

The day starts with a 6:00 am pickup from your Accra hotel. The drive takes you through Ghana's changing countryside and across the Adomi Bridge into the Volta Region: a landscape most visitors to the capital never see. Your guide handles navigation and commentary while you watch the terrain shift from urban edges to rural villages and farmland.

At the monkey village, the first activity is simple: you look for bananas, and the monkeys find you. Once you have fruit in hand, spotting them becomes straightforward, and you get close enough to watch them move and feed. After the sanctuary, the route passes Shai Hills, a national game reserve where baboons sometimes appear along the roadside: a photo stop if the timing works. Then comes the drive to Wli Waterfalls, the biggest and highest cascade in Ghana, where you see the falls and learn about the bat ecology of the region. Lunch happens on the return journey before you head back to Accra, arriving in the evening.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group with room for luggage. Bring your passport: immigration occasionally stops travelers on this route to check visas. If you want to swim at the falls, pack a towel and swimwear. The tour skips any stops you wish to skip, so the itinerary stays flexible to your interests.

What’s included

• Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off in Accra.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Days and timesDaily · 05:30

Ages12 to 70 years · Under 12 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup9 pickup points to choose from.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ghana Must Go Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Accra means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to reach the Volta Region: the guide and driver handle the full route, leaving you free to watch the landscape and plan your time at each stop.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Wli Waterfalls like when you get there?

Wli Waterfalls is Ghana's highest and biggest cascade, located in the Volta Region. The tour includes time to see the falls and explore the bat ecology of the surrounding area.

How do you actually see the monkeys at the sanctuary?

At the monkey village, you start by looking for bananas. Once you have fruit in hand, the monkeys appear and come close enough to watch and photograph as they feed.

What's the drive time like from Accra?

The round trip averages 4 hours of driving each way, though city traffic leaving Accra and highway conditions can make it longer or shorter. You cross the Adomi Bridge into the Volta Region on the outbound leg.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, there's a lunch stop on the return journey to Accra. Bottled water is also provided throughout the day.

Do I need to bring anything special for this tour?

Bring your passport, as immigration occasionally checks visas on this route. If you plan to swim at the waterfalls, pack a towel and swimwear.

Can I skip parts of the itinerary if I want to?

Yes, the tour offers guaranteed flexibility to skip stops if you wish, so you can focus on what interests you most.