Abstract:
This work explored the security issues at the Wli waterfalls using the perspectives of
the tourists. It explored the security issues that may threaten the safety of tourists at the
waterfalls. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach. The purposive and
convenience sampling techniques were employed to select the sample 13 participants
for the study. The data was collected using interview guide and observation protocol
and data collected was analysed thematically. The results showed that there were
security arrangements at the Wli waterfalls. These include social security, the visitor
information centre, observation of Covid-19 protocols, guide books and tour guides.
However, it was also revealed that there were security issues at the Wli waterfalls. They
include unprofessional conducts among some tour guides, lack of first aid and other
health facilities, inadequate security personnel, poor route to the waterfalls and
environmental security issues. Based on the outcome of the study, it was recommended
that there should be the provision of security personnel and clear directional signs,
expansion and regular maintenance of paths, the expansion and regular maintenance of
foot bridges, extension of lighting system to the waterfalls, regular training for the tour
guides and the provision of first aid or medic station.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education,
Faculty of Social Sciences Education, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Social Studies Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
