Artisans in Akim Abompe have been making bead jewelry for centuries, but the village has only recently organised to provide tours and visitor facilities. Some villagers mine the bauxite used for beads. Others use simple tools like cutting and polishing stones or bow drills to fashion unique jewelry. In addition to seeing artisans work in their homes, several interesting walks into the beautiful nearby hills are available, including a visit to a dramatic waterfall.
When To Visit
Morning is the coolest time for village tours and hikes. The waterfall is most dramatic June through October.
What To Do
Take a short walk to the visitor centre from the signpost on the main village
road. While arranging for your tour you can see a small exhibit of antique
beads, as well as new beads and other items for sale.
See beads being made on a tour of artisan’s homes and make purchases if
you wish. Time: 2 hours. Difficulty: 
Tour the village to learn about local culture, traditions and ways of living.
Taste local honey or locally-brewed palm wine and akpeteshi. Visit a village
farm. Time: 2 hours. Difficulty:
Hike to the falls overlook (Time: 3 hours), the falls itself (4 hours) or to the site
where bauxite is mined for bead making (6 hours). Enjoy beautiful views of the
escarpment, waterfall and village. Difficulty: 
Participate in a bead making or batik workshop (by prior arrangement).
Region:
Eastern
Hours
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Fees
Short village tour 3.00 GHc per person
Whole day village tour; bead making, vist to bauxite mine and water falls tour 15.00 GHc per person