All evidence available indicates that the Nkwanta District is very rich in game and wildlife. Kyabobo is blessed with beautiful scenic views and great many waterfalls.
LOCATION
Located in the Volta Region of Ghana, Nkwanta district is the northerly conservation area. It is a hilly region with heights up to about 750m. The park is 130km away from the regional capital and10km from the Nkwanta, the district capital.
SIZE
The Park is about 360km2.
VEGETATION
It is situated in the dry semi-deciduous zones, it has savannah at lower levels and montane forest higher up the slopes.
KEY FAUNA
Fauna associated with this park include baboons, buffalo, warthogs, duikers, bongo, waterbuck, red river hog and a variety of birds
OTHER FEATURES
Laboun waterfalls, Hilly terrains, Caves
TOURIST SITES
Tutupene hills, Oti River, Dambai River, Model Village of 1990 (the World Habitat Model Village)
COMMUNITIES
Hanging village of Shairi (16km from Nkwanta), Amedzofe village (picturesque hilltop settlement of amazing beauty, which rests at 2500 feet above the sea level), Kete-Krachi (old Kete-Krachi slave route)
FESTIVALS
The festival of the area is Dzogyi-Ble (Yam Festival)
TOURIST ACTIVITIES
GUIDED TOURS
CAMPING FACILITIES
ACCESS
By road is from Accra to Nkwanta and from Tamale to Nkwanta
TIME FOR VISIT
December to April
ACCOMMODATION
Gateway Hotel, Kilimanjaro hotel, Picorna Hotel (2 star, Tamale), Divinity Hotel
SAFETY TIPS