Description:
Bui National Park, one of the largest protected areas in Ghana and endowed with many wildlife species as well as breathtaking sites.

Location:
Bui is found in the Tain/ Wenchi district with Nsawkwa/ Wenchi as district capitals respectively. The park stretches over part of Brong Ahafo (regional capital is Sunyani) and Northern region (regional capital is Tamale). The park is 57km away from Nsawkwa and 100km from Wenchi.

Size: It stretches 50km of Ghana’s border with Cote d’Ivoire. The Black Volta River crosses its 1800km2 area from north to south.

Vegetation: It consists mostly of open woodland savannah with small dispersed trees and grassland with Riverine forest.

Key fauna: Adding to the pleasant sight of this reserve are faunas like Hippopotamus, Waterbuck, Kob, Warthog, Baboons, Patas monkey, Green monkey, Duikers, varieties of Birds, Crocodiles, Bushbuck, Roan Antelope.

Other Features: Caves, waterfalls, Riverine vegetation, series of mountains and hills, the river flows through the Bui Gorge in the course of its journey.

Tourist Sites nearby: Kintampo waterfalls, Boabeng-Fiema monkey Sanctuary, Mole National Park

Festival: Yam festival celebrated from September to October

Tourist Activities: Game viewing, bird-watching, canoeing, hiking/ nature walk, mountain climbing, swimming,

Guided Tour: Available

Camping Facilities: Available

Park Brochure: Yet to be developed

Access: By road from Accra through Kumasi via Wenchi to Bui

Time for Visit: November to early August

Accommodation: Bui Camp (Rest House), Wenchi (Rest house & hotels), Techiman (Hotels; star rated, example is Dari Hotel)

Safety Tips:
Wear life jacket when on river.
Insect repellent is recommended in the raining season
In dry season light clothing is advised
In the raining season, heavy clothing is recommended

Health Facility:
Bui clinic (Bui camp),
Wenchi hospital is 100km from the park,
Sabie Health centre is 26km from park