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The area boasts of the most spectacular geographical
feature in the district. An hour's walk through
cool shades of trees will lead you to Ghana's highest
waterfalls. The beauty of the falls is enhanced
not only by the towering face of the gorge but most
impressively by the several thousands of fruit bats
clinging to its sides. This waterfalls which consist
of a series of four falls and two cascades descending
an amazing 600m height is one of the perennial falls
in Ghana open to visitors through out the year.
To get to the base of the falls from Wli-Agorviefe
one has to walk on a path which crosses the meandering
Agumatasa river eleven (11) times on locally made
log bridges. At the base of the falls one will enjoy
the beauty of nature in a cool microclimate. In
addition the forest, butterflies of varies colors
and other wild animals make the area significant
for conservation. The falls also plays an important
part in the cultural life of the communities around
it. The people regard it as a fetish protecting
them in all walks of life. It is believed among
the natives that it has power of curing barrenness
in women.
 To
commemorate what the falls has done and is still
doing for the people of Wli traditional area an
annual festival is usually organized in the last
Saturday of October. The Wli waterfall festival
is a festival of rich culture, which one needs not
miss.
Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary is located in the Hohoe
district of the Volta Region on the Togo-Buen ranges.
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