By Maxwell Awumah
Ho, April 6, GNA – A team from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with paragliding pilots and the Volta Development Forum (VDF), has completed a feasibility assessment of highland destinations in the Volta Region to identify new sites for the adventure sport.
Mr Daniel Agboka-Dzegede, Executive Director of VDF, a not-for-profit development agency, told the Ghana News Agency that the team assessed the Adaklu and Gemi mountains as potential destinations.
He said the exercise formed part of preparations for the 2027 Mega Volta Easter Project, aimed at showcasing the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The assessment also seeks to promote regional development and economic growth through sustainable tourism practices.
“This initiative is expected to create opportunities for local communities and contribute to the region’s economic development,” he added.
Mr Agboka-Dzegede indicated that trial flights were in the offing, with the team assessing four possible landing sites at Helekpe, Tsrefe, Goefe and the Volta Resource Centre, in collaboration with the Adaklu District Assembly, under the leadership of Mr Jerry Ameko, the host district.
He said the success of the project, which began in 2025, was expected to boost the region’s tourism potential and make it an attractive destination for both tourists and locals.
Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of GTA, said the initiative aimed to expand and diversify paragliding activities in the country.
She noted that the effort would help reduce pressure on existing paragliding sites.
Paragliding is an unpowered, foot-launched recreational adventure sport involving a lightweight, free-flying glider aircraft known as a paraglider.
It uses a non-rigid fabric wing that inflates through the “ram-air” effect, allowing pilots to soar, gain altitude using air currents, and land safely on foot.
GNA
Edited by: Audrey Dekalu