​To the summit of Mount Gemi

From Amedzofe Centre it’s an easy 20 minute walk to the top of Mount Gemi, the second highest peak of Ghana. The panoramic views from here are awesome! On the grassy summit, there’s a 12-feet iron cross erected by the German mission in 1939. Despite the stunning views to the surrounding valleys, covered with tropical forests and savannah, and dotted with numerous small settlements, I didn’t spend a long time here, due to the presence of immense colonies of certain flies that harassed everyone to the extreme. On clear days, sunset is a good time to be here because the sun may set Lake Volta "on fire".

 

Amedzofe Falls

The waterfalls of Amedzofe are not very spectacular or voluminous in comparison, but the short hike to reach them is cool, and the whole scene around the falls is very beautiful. The steep muddy trail is tedious in raining season, but thanks to a number of fixed ropes we managed to get down there even on slippers. At the base of the falls is a small, shallow pool - which is certainly refreshing, maybe better described as ice cold. A good place to hang out too.

 

Amedzofe – Fume bushpath

If you don’t carry too much luggage, and like hiking, I strongly recommend the 1,5-2 hour descent from Amedzofe to Fume using a narrrow bush path.  This is a great walk and not difficult if the rain is not too strong. Following the path you'll descent all the way from the top of the hills to almost the valley floor. Some people in Amedzofe may try to convince you that you'll need a guide, well…this is not particularly true. I cannot imagine how you can get lost as I haven’t seen any junctions, and moreover, the path is also used by locals who are friendly enough to help you out with anything! Nevertheless - if you are alone the isolation of the trail might feel uncomfortable, so it's up to you. Starting from Amedzofe, follow the main trail to Mt. Gemi, and at the point where you would turn right to the summit, you continue straight downhill. The first part offers wide views, but soon you enter the forest where the trail may be a little overgrown and slippery. At the end of the bushpath you'll reach a dirt track. Turn right here for Fume, conveniently located along the main Hohoe-Ho Road.  I continued walking from Fume to Tafi Atome Village, which took another 1,5 hour. But you can find ample transportation here too.