Volta Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Ho

Ho is a town in Volta Region district, Ghana, home to about 69,998 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Adaklu (15 km), Dodi Island (50 km) and Cascade Kamalo (52 km).

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Ho, Ghana
Ho, Volta Region district, Ghana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ho at a glance

Location
Volta Region district, Ghana
Population
about 69,998
Coordinates
6.6008° N, 0.4713° E
Places within 50 km
77 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ho

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ho: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ho

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ho. The closest is Mount Adaklu (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Adaklu · viewpoint · Volta Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gbeto · viewpoint · Volta Region · ~18 km
  • Bame Pass · viewpoint · Volta Region · ~20 km
  • Akolito · viewpoint · Volta Region · ~31 km
  • Agbenu · viewpoint · Volta Region · ~33 km
  • Mont Agou · viewpoint · Plateaux Region · ~54 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ho

28 churches within 100 km of Ho. The closest is Assemblies (1 km); the best-known is Christ Embassy (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ho

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ho. The closest is TMG Royale Arnold HillTop Manor Main Private Residence (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ho

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Ho. The closest is Upper Ote Fall (35 km); the best-known is Cascade Kamalo (52 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ho

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ho. The closest is Barrage (63 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ho

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ho. The closest is Dodi Island (50 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ho
  2. 1 km Volta Regional Museum · museum, Volta Region
  3. 1 km Evangelical Presbyterian Church · church, Volta Region
  4. 2 km Christ Embassy · church, Volta Region
  5. 17 km Gbeto · viewpoint, Volta Region
  6. 6 km Mount Adaklu · viewpoint, Volta Region
  7. 15 km Back to Ho

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1743Mount Adaklu (15 km)
    Churches2628Assemblies (1 km)
    Other attractions1423Kalakpa Game Production Reserve (17 km)
    Forts & heritage618TMG Royale Arnold HillTop Manor Main Private Residence (22 km)
    Waterfalls818Upper Ote Fall (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Barrage (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Dodi Island (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Flower Jardin (49 km)
    Caves13Grotte de la Vierge Marie (49 km)
    Museums12Volta Regional Museum (1 km)
    Buddhist sites02Couvent Vodou (88 km)
    Parks11Baeta Park (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11No Name Given (1 km)
    Beaches & coast01Twin Islands Reception (54 km)

    Ho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ho?

    Mount Adaklu (viewpoint, about 15 km), Christ Embassy (church, about 1 km), Volta Regional Museum (museum, about 1 km), Evangelical Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km), Kalakpa Game Production Reserve (attraction, about 17 km), Gbeto (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ho?

    77 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 14 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ho?

    Mount Adaklu, about 15 km by road; Gbeto (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ho?

    Assemblies, about 1 km by road; Walter Blege Assembly Hall (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ho?

    TMG Royale Arnold HillTop Manor Main Private Residence, about 22 km by road; Mama Dza V's Palace (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ho?

    Start in Ho, visit Volta Regional Museum, then Evangelical Presbyterian Church, then Christ Embassy, then Gbeto, then Mount Adaklu, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ho?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ho

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ho’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ho on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.