Do you want to have a friendly interaction with monkeys? Then the right place to be is Boabeng-Fiema Sanctuary. It is a famous example of traditional Africa conservation. Boabeng-Fiema is the only place in Africa where monkeys can be easily be viewed in this high numbers.             

LOCATION

It is nestled in between the two communities of Boabeng and Fiema in the Brong Ahafo near Techiman.

SIZE

It is a small protected area of 4.4 km2

VEGETATION

The vegetation type is that of a forest type.

KEY FAUNA

Though the sanctuary is small, it’s the home of about 500 Campbell’s Mona Monkeys, 200 Geoffrey’s Pied Colobus, variety of butterflies, birdlife and over 90 identified species of trees.

OTHER FEATURES

The monkeys come home to interact with the local communities in the morning and late afternoon.

TOURIST SITES

Traditional cloth making at Boama, 20km from Techiman
The centre of Ghana is close to Kintampo town
The Ancient Amowi Caves is close by Kintampo waterfalls
Fuller waterfalls
Bui National Park

COMMUNITIES

Boabeng community
Fiema community

FESTIVALS

Apoo festival is celebrated by the chiefs and people if Techiman and Wenchi
Kwafie Festival is a week long celebration which is held in November and December

TOURIST ACTIVITIES

GUIDED TOURS

Available

CAMPING FACILITIES

Available

ACCESS

By road, the sanctuary is reached by Techiman on the main road north from Kumasi

TIME FOR VISIT

Throughout the year

ACCOMMODATION

6 bedroom Guesthouse at sanctuary

SAFETY TIPS

Visitors must accord the indigenous people respect

No visitor must harm any animal
Light clothing is advised in the dry season
Heavy clothing is recommended in the raining season

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FEES AND CHARGES