It is the only Evergreen Forest Zoo. It is a twin Wildlife Protected Area comprising of Nini Suhien National Park and Ankasa Resource Reserve. Being the area with the highest rainfall in Ghana, Ankasa is the richest forest in terms of diversity in Ghana.

LOCATION

Situated in Elubo, the Western region of Ghana, 50km away from the district capital, Jamoro and about 120km away from the regional capital, Takoradi.

SIZE

VEGETATION

The reserve can be described to be wet evergreen forest. It is rich in biodiversity with about 300 plants species. It is also the home of Psychotra ankensis (small ground plant) which is endemic to Ankasa.

KEY FAUNA

This comprises antelopes, primates, about 300 species of birds, about 400 species of butterflies and moths. Mammals recorded in Ankasa include from small dwarf galagos (bushbaby), grasscutter, spot nosed guenon to the African elephant and chimpanzee.

OTHER FEATURES

Suhien waterfalls

TOURIST SITES

Nzulezii, Fort Appolonia at Benyin
The Bamboo Cathedral located at Nkwanta (8km from reserve entrance)

COMMUNITIES

Fire community: Have traditional Fante dance called Amokwuazuazo

FESTIVALS

Kundum festivals is celebrated at the area in August

TOURIST ACTIVITIES

Game viewing, bird-watching, hiking/ nature walk

GUIDED TOURS

Available

CAMPING FACILITIES

Available

ACCESS

By road from Accra though Takoradi and from Kumasi through Tarkwa. Also from Cote d’Ivoire through Elubo

TIME FOR VISIT

December to April

ACCOMMODATION

Ankobra Beach Hotel (Ankobra),

SAFETY TIPS

It is recommended that tourists should have a raincoats because of the unpredicted nature of the weather.
Long sleeved shirt, a pair of trousers and a pair of boots are recommended.
Tourists are advised to be equipped with insect repellents.

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