Ho is the easygoing capital of the Volta Region — a green, hill-ringed town that makes the perfect base for Ghana’s best outdoors. It won’t dazzle you with big-city sights, but that’s not why you come: Ho is your launchpad for waterfalls, mountains, sacred monkeys and the rich Ewe culture of the region, all within easy reach. Calm, friendly and scenic, it’s where you slow down and explore. Here’s what to do in and around Ho, where to stay and eat, and how to get there.
The vibe
Relaxed, leafy and low-rise, set among the hills of the central Volta. Ho is the administrative and cultural hub of Volta Region — pleasant to wander, with a regional museum and lively market — but its real role is as a comfortable base from which to reach the surrounding waterfalls, peaks and monkey sanctuaries. The Ewe culture gives it a distinct food, language and festival calendar.
Things to do in and around Ho
| Sight | What it is |
|---|---|
| Volta Regional Museum | Ewe history and culture in town |
| Mount Adaklu | A rewarding half-day hike near Ho |
| Tafi Atome (nearby) | Sacred Mona monkey sanctuary |
| Amedzofe & Mount Gemi | Highland village, climb & canopy walk |
| Wli Falls & Mount Afadja | West Africa’s tallest fall & Ghana’s highest peak |
In and near the town
In Ho itself, the Volta Regional Museum is a good primer on Ewe history and culture, and the market is worth a browse. Just outside, Mount Adaklu offers a satisfying half-day climb with views over the plains. Ho is compact and friendly — a place to settle for a night or two while you explore the wider region.
Gateway to the Volta’s outdoors
This is where Ho earns its keep. Within easy day-trip range lie the region’s greatest hits: the sacred Mona monkeys of Tafi Atome, the highland village of Amedzofe with Mount Gemi, and — a bit further northeast — Wli Waterfalls (the tallest in West Africa) and Mount Afadja, Ghana’s highest peak. See our Volta Region, waterfalls and mountains & hikes guides.
When to go
The Volta is uniquely good in the rainy season (May–October), when the waterfalls run hardest and the hills are emerald — just allow extra travel time. The dry season is easier going and still scenic. See our best time to visit guide.
Getting there and around
Ho is around 3 hours east of Accra by road, often combined with a stop at Akosombo and Lake Volta on the way. The region’s sights are scattered across the hills, so a hired car or driver is the easiest way to link Ho with Tafi Atome, Amedzofe and the Wli/Afadja area. Build in slack — this is a region to take slowly.
Where to stay and eat
Ho has comfortable mid-range hotels and guesthouses as a base, and there are simpler lodgings up at Amedzofe and around Hohoe/Wli if you want to be closer to the falls and peaks. The food is Ewe-influenced — akple with okra stew and fresh fish — with friendly local spots; see our food guide.
The bottom line
Ho is the calm, green gateway to Ghana’s outdoors — settle in, take in the Ewe culture and a climb up Mount Adaklu, then range out to the monkeys, waterfalls and peaks that make the Volta special. Come in the rains for the falls at full force, hire a driver to link the hills, and give the region the couple of days it deserves. Plan it with our Volta Region and itinerary guides.
