Brong Ahafo is the great agricultural region of Ghana,
and is often recognised as our breadbasket, apart from its extensive
forests reserve and cocoa plantations it has a large acreage of
food crops.
The villages of Brong Ahafo are of great interest to tourists throughout
the year. Traditional farming methods are found side by side with
more modern land management, while the friendliness and sense of
hospitality of the people reflect the basic cultural attraction
of Ghana. Of particular interest in many villages will be the traditional
healers who use herbal medicines to cure a wide variety of ailments.
The
main towns in the region are Sunyani, the regional capital, and Techiman, legendary
birthplace of the Akan people. Close to Techiman is the famous Catholic monastery
of Tuobodom. Visitors will be welcome in many of our traditional villages, and
enjoy visiting agricultural fairs and local festivals. Visits to cocoa farms and
lumber factories can be arranged by the regional office of the Ghana Tourist Board.
A selection of welcoming hotels and restaurants will be found in
the main towns of the region. |
Attractions
& Excursions in Brong Ahafo Region |
Kintampo Falls
These beautiful falls are hidden away in the woods close to
the Kumasi/Kintampo highway.
The Centre of Ghana
The geographical centre of Ghana is a tourist spot pinpointed
close by in Kintampo town.
Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
22km north of Nkoranza, and home to many families of Colobus
and Mona monkeys, which are held sacred by the local people. Visitors
taking the forest walks, along shaded trails, are rewarded with
sightings of many birds, butterflies and indigenous flowers and
trees.
Traditional cloth making at
Boama
20km from Techiman, the village of Nsuta is famous for the production
of Kyenkyen, a local cloth produced from the bark of trees.
The Heritage of Brong Ahafo
The history and culture of Brong Ahafo comes alive if you visit
the Hani archeological site 50km from Wenchi, inhabited by the
Benghos about 1200 BC, and the Kwaku Fri shrine at Nwoase 6km
from Wenchi. This shrine is only accessible to visitors on Wednesdays
and Sundays.
Lake Volta
Lake Volta flows along the eastern edge of Brong Ahafo and a
visit to the port of Yeji makes a pleasant excursion. Local fishermen
land their catch here and the boats from Akosombo stop off here.
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