Upper
Western Region |
The gateways to Ghana from Burkina Faso are the two important Regions
of the Upper East and Upper West, which are the traditional crossroad's
for the Trans-Saharan trade routes. An exciting introduction to
Ghana, much of the landscape is broad savannah grasslands, dotted
with the strange looking baobab tree, or striking Sahel terrain.
In the villages, with their distinctive round and square huts, communal
activities go on as they have for generations.
The
Upper West Region The Upper West Region has a different feeling, as
a more traditional region. The administrative centre of Wa is also the seat of
the Wa Naa, Paramount Chief of the Walas. The magnificent palace still stands
as stately as it did when it was first built in the 19th century. The uniquely
styled traditional village houses of round mud-walled structures connected by
walls forming large compounds are well adapted to the demanding climate of this
region.
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Principal
Attractions & Excursions in the Upper West Region |
Gbelle Game Reserve
17km south of Tumu, the reserve (566kmē) is a sanctuary of indigenous
wildlife, particularly its large herds of Roan Antelope, and is
part of Ghana's conservation programme.
Wa Naa's Palace
The 19th century palace with its distinctive architecture is
the official residence of the Wa Naa, traditional chief of the
Walas. In front of the palace are graves of previous Wa Naa's
Gwollu Defence Wall
Gwollu, 70km north of Wa, was part of the Slave Route. In the
19th century Gwollu Koro Limann built the wall as part of the
defence against the slavers.
George Ferguson's tomb
George Ekem Ferguson was a Ghanaian colonial agent who was instrumental
in convincing local chiefs to sign treaties of friendship with
the British. He was later (1897) killed by slave raiders, but
his tomb was preserved in Wa.
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