The highly anticipated 2025 Kwahu Paragliding Festival has officially taken off at the Odweanoma Paragliding Site in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region.
With more than 200 flights projected over the course of the event, this year’s edition promises to deliver yet another memorable experience for adventure seekers and tourists alike.
Now a cornerstone of the Easter celebrations, the Kwahu Paragliding Festival has grown in both popularity and scale since its inception in 2005.
Originally launched by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to promote domestic tourism and showcase the country’s natural beauty, the event has attracted thousands of local and international visitors over the years.
The 2025 edition continues this legacy with expanded offerings and renewed enthusiasm.
As of the opening day, seven experienced tandem pilots had already taken off with 13 passengers, officially marking the start of the festival’s airborne activities.
Organisers from the GTA are optimistic that if weather conditions remain favourable, the total number of flights will surpass 200 by the end of the festival.
“We have done 200 and over 200 before,” noted Rev. Jones Nelson, Head of Corporate Affairs at the GTA, as he expressed hope for another successful turnout.
This year, the GTA has taken deliberate steps to make the festival more inclusive and family-friendly.
New additions include a variety of indoor games such as ludo, playing cards, and oware, as well as skating activities and a dedicated children’s playground.
These enhancements aim to create a more wholesome experience for visitors of all ages, turning the paragliding event into a full-scale recreational outing.
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, persistent concerns continue to cloud the celebrations.
Chief among them is the deteriorating condition of the Atibie-Mpraeso road that leads to the paragliding site.
Commercial drivers have voiced their frustrations, noting that despite being charged tolls yearly under the pretext of road improvements, there has been little to no tangible progress.”
Nonetheless, festivalgoers remain undeterred.
The festival, which has become a symbolic celebration of Easter in Ghana, not only offers adrenaline-pumping flights but also plays a significant role in boosting tourism and the local economy.
–BY Issah Olegor
