Wechiau community Hippo Sanctuary
Founded in February 1999, the Wechiau community Hippo Sanctuary is one of the first community-managed ecotourist ventures to be constructed in the far northern parts of Ghana. It was mainly developed to protect a 40 kilometer-wide stretch of the Black Volta River flowing west of Wa. Many visitors to the country mentioned the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary as the highlist of their trips to Ghana. Although it does not receive as many visits as other tourist sites like Kakum and Aburi Botanical gardens, it was ranked in July 2000 by an independent newspaper in the UK as the world’s third-best conservation holiday. Currently the sanctuary has 50 hippopotami. Their activities are mostly exciting to observe in the dry seasons. In any case the sanctuary was built to definitely give visitors value for their money. The savannah in the area also serves as a home to over 250 bird species. Other animal species visitors are likely going to observe and admire include paradise whydah, Senegal parrots, malachite kingfisher, Abyssinian roller and breeding colonies of red-throated bee-eater. The hippo site is located in the village of Wechiau, also serves as an attraction especially its building structure and conservative cultural fashion.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:03
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Pikworo Slave Camp
The Pikworo area was used as a slave camp in the mid 19th century. The slave camp held close to 200 slaves at every point in time. Most of these slaves were captured from regions that now form the Ghana Burkina Faso border. At the Pikworo slave camp, visitors can see. The places where the captives were fed and looked after. It is believed that the slaves were well taken care of so that they would fetch higher prices from the buyers. Bowls in arranged rows in the rocks can be seen today as evidence of the treatment given to these slaves. There is also a cemetery where slaves who gave up their ghosts were buried. The Pikworo slave camp is located 2km west of Paga, along a dirt road which is sign-posted right from the main road. Entrance to the slave camp is GHC 2 which comes with an informative guided tour by well informed officials.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:02
The Gambaga Escarpment
The Gambaga escarpment measures more than 60 kilometers wide. It got its name from the town of Gambaga which used to be the capital of an ancient kingdom of Mamprusi. The site has not been marked yet as a tourist attraction site. It however presents a very beautiful and captivating view from afar. The Gambaga escarpment can be located on the main Tamale-Bolgatanga road in the Northern regions of Ghana. This escarpment can be explored following a circular road route from Walewale via Gambaga and Nalerigu to Nakpanduri at the eastern edge of the escarpment, then returning to Bolga via Bawku and Zebilla.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:01
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Wotumu Caves
The people around the Wotumu caves believe there is no return once someone enters the Wotumu caves. This belief is backed by a myth that holds that a warrior called Wotumu once lived. During the slave raid he hid all his kinsmen in the caves to prevent them from being captured by the whites. After the raid however this warrior was not able to see the people he had hid in the caves, though he waited and waited. It is believed his footprints can be seen even today as a result of waiting for several days. It is therefore believed that unless all local elders are gathered at the Wotumu cave, no one is supposed to enter, it lest he will not return. The Wotumu is located 10 kilometers from the village of Tumu along the Jeffsi road close to the Pulima hamlet.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:00
Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the Boumfoum River which has a seasonal waterfall. Its entrance is located about 15 kilometers from the town of Kumawu along the Drabonso road. The sanctuary houses a wide variety of forest mammals, such as including Campbell’s Mona monkey, buffalo baboon, bushbuck, and black duiker. It is believed there are also are three West African crocodile species, great blue turaco, yellow- casqued hornbill, black-and-white casqued hornbill, red-fronted parrot and Johanna’s Sunbird. The Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary has a size of about 53 square kilometers and was gazetted in 1975. Visitors who pay visits to the Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary can use their own tents. You would however be required to pay an entrance fee of GH¢ 2.00 and pay for a guide who charges cheaply per hour.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:59
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