Lake Bosomtwi is located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is believed that it was formed by a meteorite which fell from the heavens. With a surface area of 25 square kilometers and a depth of 90 meters, it is the largest natural fresh-water body in Ghana. It is surrounded by ridges of hills and mountains which create a very serene environment for visitors to relax and engage in activities such as fishing, birding or cycling. The lake is also safe to swim in since, it has been declared as a bilharzia free water body. There is the opportunity for individuals or groups to go on boat trips through the various points in the village closest to Bosomtwe. Aside that there is a smaller boat that takes people round on Sundays. It is a taboo to use a canoe on the lake. So local fishermen lie on specially designed tree trunks which they call padua and use their hands to paddle their way across the lake. There is a shrine situated at Abrodwum. Most visitors pay visits to this shrine because of its popularity. It is located about one kilometer south of Abono , a village close to the lake. Libations are poured at this shrine on festival occasions or whenever an end is to be put to a bad omen in the area. How to get to Lake Bosomtwi Visitors can get direct tro-tro from the capital, Kumasi to Abono. These vehicles can be obtained from the Asafo station. The lake is just by the village and takes just about an hour to get there. An alternative way is to take a Kuntanase bound tro-tro and then take an Abono shared taxi to the village.