Description:
Among its protected species, Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary takes pride in housing the rare bare headed rock fowl. Bomfobiri is a showcase of a rare tropical landscape

Location:
It is located at about 30km from Kumasi. It is to the west of Mampong Hills.

Size:
It covers an area of 53km2

Vegetation:
It is mostly secondary semi-deciduous forest containing areas of more open savannah with sandstone outcrops.

Key fauna:
Bare headed rock fowl, 3 species of crocodile, 26 species of mammals including red river hog, wide range wildlife

Other Features: Vibrant Waterfalls

Tourist Sites nearby:
Ghana Armed Forces Museum (exhibits materials that primarily concern the British-Ashanti)
Manhyia Palace & Museum (official residence of Ashantehene)
Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
The Tano and Buoyem Sacred Groves features fabulous rock formations. The source of Tano River begins from the grove
Lake Bosomtwe (a meteorite crater lake)
Digya National Park
Kumasi Zoo

Communities: Bonwire is located about 18km from Kumasi on Mampong road. A settlement for hundreds of Kente weavers
Foase Atiwa is located 20km on Kumasi-Ohwimasi (Trabuom) road. The community is specialized in woodcarvings
Ahwiaa is located 9km on Mampong road. Specialized in woodcarvings
Pankrono is located 8km on Mampong road. Renowned for its distinctive and colourful pottery

Festivals:
Nkyidwo festival celebrated in the last Monday in November/ 1st Monday in December by Essumeja (Bekwai District)
Yaa Asantewaa festival. It is celebrated in August by the Ejisu (Ejisu-Juaben District). A durbar of chiefs presided over by the paramount chief of Ejisu traditional area

Guided Tour: Available

Access:
It can be accessed by road through Kumasi-Mampong road. 30km south-east of Kumasi and to the west of Mampong Hills

Time for Visit: Throughout the year

Health Facility:
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Kumasi)
Radiant Medical and Dental Center (Ayigya-Kumasi)
Agogo Hospital (Agogo)