Bui National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Ghana and endowed with many wildlife species as well as breathtaking sites.
LOCATION
Bui is found in the Tain/ Wenchi district with Nsawkwa/ Wenchi as district capitals respectively. The park stretches over part of Brong Ahafo (regional capital is Sunyani) and Northern region (regional capital is Tamale). The park is 57km away from Nsawkwa and 100km from Wenchi.
SIZE
It stretches 50km of Ghana’s border with Cote d’Ivoire. The Black Volta River crosses its 1800km2 area from north to south.
VEGETATION
It consists mostly of open woodland savannah with small, dispersed trees and grassland with Riverine Forest.
KEY FAUNA
Adding to the pleasant sight of this reserve are faunas like Hippopotamus, Waterbuck, Kob, Warthog, Baboons, Patas monkey, Green monkey, Duikers, varieties of Birds, Crocodiles, Bushbuck, Roan Antelope.
OTHER FEATURES
Caves, waterfalls, Riverine vegetation, series of mountains and hills, the river flows through the Bui Gorge in the course of its journey.
TOURIST SITES
Kintampo waterfalls,
Boabeng-Fiema monkey Sanctuary,
Mole National Park
COMMUNITIES
FESTIVALS
Yam festival celebrated from September to October
TOURIST ACTIVITIES
GUIDED TOURS
CAMPING FACILITIES
ACCESS
By road from Accra through Kumasi via Wenchi to Bui
TIME FOR VISIT
November to early August
ACCOMMODATION
Bui Camp (Rest House), Wenchi (Rest house & hotels), Techiman (Hotels; star rated, example is Dari Hotel)
SAFETY TIPS
Wear life jacket when on the river.
Insect repellent is recommended in the raining season.
In dry season light clothing is advised
In the raining season, heavy clothing is recommended