Ghana’s Volta Region is gaining momentum as a rising domestic tourism destination, with Regional Minister James Gunu touring select attractions on May 16 as part of a broader push to position the area for economic opportunity ahead of the 2025 Volta Trade and Investment Fair.
Gunu was accompanied by officials from the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the Association of Ghana Industries–Volta, led by Dela Gadzanku. The group visited the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary and the highland town of Amedzofe, where the minister completed a climb of 259 steps to reach the site’s canopy walkway.
According to a post shared by the Regional Minister on FaceBook he said; “The tour was both enlightening and inspiring, reaffirming our commitment to positioning the Volta Region as a top tourism destination in Ghana,” Gunu said. “With collaborative efforts, we are confident that tourism will continue to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the region’s development.”
The visit comes as national attention turns increasingly toward the region, following a viral social media post by Ghanaian travel influencer Wode Maya. “Every Ghanaian should definitely own a vacation home in the Volta Region. That region is Ghana’s best kept secret,” he wrote on X. The post drew thousands of responses, with users sharing photos and stories from visits to sites like Wli Waterfalls, Mount Afadjato, and the beaches of Keta.
However, the convergence of government engagement and social media-driven interest may offer a timely boost to regional tourism, which is widely seen as underleveraged despite the Volta Region’s natural and cultural assets. Tourism authorities can capitalize on the attention on the region, which could translate into long-term economic gains, particularly for local hospitality, transport, crafts and food sectors.
According to the Ghana Tourism Authority, domestic tourism contributes roughly 55% of total tourism revenue in Ghana, a figure expected to grow if regional destinations such as Volta are better promoted and supported with infrastructure and private sector engagement.
The upcoming 2025 Volta Fair, a major showcase of investment and trade opportunities in the region, presents a critical platform to capitalize on current visibility and convert attention into economic impact. The fair will spotlight on tourism, agribusiness, and local manufacturing.
Gunu’s visit signals intent by regional authorities to lead with visibility and coordination. “Our journey began at the serene Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, one of the region’s unique ecotourism destinations,” he said. “From there, we continued to the picturesque town of Amedzofe, where I took on the challenge of climbing all 259 steps to experience the stunning canopy walkway.”
Volta remains one of Ghana’s most ecologically diverse regions, with a mix of mountainous terrain, waterfalls, forest reserves, and cultural heritage sites. Yet many of its top attractions remain under-visited compared to more established tourism zones in the Central and Western regions.
