Kintampo waterfalls is one of
Ghana' highest
waterfall
A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.
Waterfalls can be formed in several wa ...
s located in
Bono East. It was formerly known as ''Sanders Falls'' during the
colonial days.
It is located on the
Pumpum river, a tributary of the
Black Volta
The Black Volta or Mouhoun is a river that flows through Burkina Faso for approximately 1,352 km (840 mi) to the White Volta in Dagbon, Ghana, the upper end of Lake Volta. The source of the Black Volta is in the Cascades Region of Burki ...
, about north of the
Kintampo municipality, on the
Kumasi
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Tamale
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road. It is just after the Falls Rest Stop when moving Northwards, on the right side of the road. This waterfall is hidden in the forest and formed by three main drops, with the longest measuring , followed by a number of steps and cascades, and the river, which falls about .
History
The waterfalls was designated in 1992 as a tourist site, after it was discovered in the 18th century.
Incidents
On 20 March 2017, 28 people were killed and others injured after a large tree fell on them at the waterfalls, following a storm. Reportedly, the police declared that 22 persons were rescued. After the incident, the Ghanaian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture closed the falls, to undertake a security and safety assessment, as well as reconstruction. Before reopening to the public in 2019, a canopy walkway was constructed.
Description
The water flows from the Pumpum River, a tributary of the
Black Volta
The Black Volta or Mouhoun is a river that flows through Burkina Faso for approximately 1,352 km (840 mi) to the White Volta in Dagbon, Ghana, the upper end of Lake Volta. The source of the Black Volta is in the Cascades Region of Burki ...
which takes its source from Pumpumatifi. The falls has three stages. The initial two stages can be reached easily because the way is levelled. The third stage has about 173 stairs down and about 151 stairs up. The water flows from a distance of about 25 metres.
Facilities
The waterfalls currently has car park, stairs, receptive center and a canopy walkway.
Gallery
File:Kintampo_waterfalls_3.jpg, Main drop (front view)
File:Kintampo_waterfalls.jpg, Main drop (lateral view)
File:Kintampo_waterfalls_staircase.jpg, Staircase leading to the waterfall
References
External links
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Bono East Region
Waterfalls of Ghana
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