Tourist attractions

National parks and wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Shai Hills Resource Reserve
  • Kakum National park
  • Ankasa National Park
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens
  • Buabeng – Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
  • Mole National park
  • Paga Crocodile Pond
  • Paga Slave Camp

Waterfalls and Lakes

  • Village on stilts – Nzulezo: 90 Km West of Takoradi, access is by canoe
  • Keta Lagoon – ideal for fishing and its many small wetland islands have become bird sanctuaries, perfect for bird watchers and ornithologists
  • Lake Bosomtwi - 35 Km South of Kumasi, this natural, circular lake is 364 feet above sea level in a crater. There are 24 villages surrounding the lake, which is 21 miles long and 14 miles wide.
  • Volta lake and Akosombo Dam Project - the largest artificial lake in the world. Ferry trips and one-day trips on weekends.
  • Wli waterfalls – the highest waterfalls in Ghana.
  • Kintampo Falls – Two separate waterfalls located 75km North of Techiman.

wli falls