Kwahu Easter Festival 2025
The Kwahu Easter Festival is held each Easter weekend in the Kwahu Hills, Eastern Region, drawing thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts from across Ghana and beyond
In 2025, the festival runs April 18–21, featuring the flagship paragliding event at Atibie’s Odweanoma Mountains, where seasoned pilots and novices alike take flight over lush valleys
Organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority and supported by Citi FM, this high-altitude spectacle has flown thousands since its inception, offering “once-in-a-lifetime” panoramic experiences
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Festival Highlights
- Paragliding Extravaganza – Daily flights 9 am–6 pm from April 18–21, with tandem options for first-timers
- Street Carnivals & Live Music – Nightly block parties in Mpraeso, Obomeng, and Atibie showcasing highlife, hiplife, and DJ sets
- Cultural Durbars – Traditional drumming, dance performances, and chief durbars in town centers
- Adventure & Nature – Guided hikes to scenic viewpoints, ATV rides, and mountain‐bike trails along the ridge
- Local Cuisine & Markets – Food stalls serving mpotompoto (yam porridge), fufu with light soup, and grilled tilapia, plus artisan craft markets
Explore Aburi: Your Base Camp
Just 45 minutes south of Kwahu, Aburi is a cool-climate retreat in the Akwapim-Togo Range—perfect for unwinding before or after the festival
Top Things to Do in Aburi
- Aburi Botanical Gardens (est. 1890): 64.8 ha of exotic flora, guided plant tours, and picnic spots
- Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm: Walk the original cocoa plantation and learn processing techniques
- Umbrella Rock & Waterfall Hikes: Short treks to natural sandstone arches and cascades
- Artisan Villages: Watch kente weaving in nearby Odumase-Aburi and visit bead-making workshops
Where to Stay
Aburi offers guesthouses, mountain lodges, and homestays that fill up quickly over Easter weekend—book early to secure hillside views or colonial-style bungalows
Trip Planning Tips
- Transport: Drive or take a taxi from Accra to Aburi (1.5 hrs), then onward to Kwahu (1 hr). Organized shuttle services run during the festival
- Accommodation: Reserve in Aburi or nearby Nkawkaw months in advance to avoid sold-out lodgings
- What to Pack: Lightweight layers, rain gear (Easter rains are possible), sturdy shoes for hiking, and camera gear for paragliding shots
Why You Can’t Miss It
The Kwahu Easter Festival 2025 isn’t just a gathering—it’s a celebration of Ghanaian spirit in the mountains. From soaring above verdant peaks to dancing under starlit carnivals, every moment captures the country’s adventurous soul.
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