Press Releases of Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Source: Ghana Tourism Authority

GTA to kick start Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival on April

The Kwahu Paragliding Festival has become an international event The Kwahu Paragliding Festival has become an international event

The Kwahu Paragliding Festival which has become an international event attracting thousands of tourists to the country, is gearing up for its twentieth edition, promising yet another unforgettable adventure for thrill-seekers and tourists alike.

It is set to take place from April 18" to 21%, April 2025, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on the picturesque summit of the Odweanoma Mountains in Atibie-Kwahu.

The Paragliding Festival is organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) every year under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in collaboration with the Ghana Tourist Development Company, Kwahu East District Assembly, the Kwahu West and Kwahu South Municipal Assemblies, the Kwahu Development Association, Kwahu Tourism Initiative and the Kwahu Traditional Council to promote domestic tourism.

Seasoned tandem pilots from around the world have been invited to fly passengers during the 4-day event from the Odweanoma Mountain to Nkawkaw Stadium, among them are; Blake Daniel Pelton (USA), Lamina Ilea (Romania), Eduardo Reategui Vera (Peru), Edward Allan Stein (USA), Hugen Muhlich (Germany), Chuck Smith (USA) and Jonathan Quaye (Ghana).

Additional activities incorporated into the 2025 Paragliding Festival are: health walk, fun games, children’s games, electronic games, fun dance competition, proverb challenge and outdoor games such as oware, ludu, playing cards and draughts. There will also be music to entertain patrons and sale of food, souvenir, and tour packages.

The rate for the paragliding festival is One thousand three hundred and fifty Ghana cedis (GH¢1,350) per flight and Early bird ticket (March 18 to 31 March 2025) is One thousand two hundred and fifty Ghana cedis (GH¢1,250).

Visit https://visitghana.com/event/paragliding or call 0244161585/ 0200524805/

0244657715 to register.