HISTORY.
Mount Gemi (pronounced “geh-mee) is one of the tallest mountains in all of Ghana. As the nearby town of Amedzofe is already very high in altitude, the peak of the mountain is actually a short climb from town. At the very peak of the mountain is a tall cross made of iron erected by German missionaries in 1939.Attached on the cross is the remnant of a communication antenna used by the Germans during World War II.
On your arrival to Mount Gemi, there is an interesting event that you can take part in. This interesting event is known as HIKING. About 2000people travel to Amezofe.Many tourist and visitors come to hike Mount Gemi as travel sites even Ghanaians also come for hiking Mt.Gemi is popular in Volta region.
When you want to hike Mt.Gemi , tell the tour guides at the tourism office.
They lead you to top of Mount Gemi with historical and funny story that will make you laugh through the journey to and it look short.
You can reach top of Mount gemi by 20minutes on foot. It is really nice hiking.
We recommend you to get something like food in square market or tourism office , banana , water , juice and so on.
If you eat and drink something on top of mount gemi , the view from top of Mount Gemi makes food more tasty into your body.
THE VIEW OF THE MOUNT GEMI FROM A DISTANCE.
When to Visit Mount Gemi. Early morning is the best time to climb Mt. Gemi, since it has no shade. The falls trail is partly shaded. Peak water levels in the falls are May through November and its volume may be greatly reduced or non-existent from January through March.
ACCOMODATION , FOOD AND REFRESHMENT.
On arrival at the tourist site , there is a tourism office and sitting the tourism office there is also a visitors center. At the visitors center, chairs are made available for your comfort . Also flush toilets and refreshment stores are available.
There are many guest houses in Amedzofe where you can lodge when you decide to spend the night at the village. Food is also available at the guest house so do not bother yourself to carry food along with you. Take note ; Cost of food will be added to the hotel fees. If You also want to camp or home stay, you can inform the tourist site ahead of time by contacting them perhaps when you get to the visitors center.
-AKOFA GUEST HOUSE
Contact- 0248888616
Website- akofaguesthouse.com
- HIGHER HEIGHTS GUEST HOUSE
Website- higherheights.com
GETTING TO YOUR DESTINATION .
The best option is for you to download the Google map app so that you use it for directions straight from your location to your destination.
BY UBER.
By using uber , you need to have the app , you then input the necessary information and your driver will be at your service.
The amount ranges from GH 150 - 180 cedis.
The amount ranges will be based on the time you set off.
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