Location:
Gbele is located in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Gbele resource reserve lies partly in the areas of Wa (regional capital), Nadowli and Tumu (district capital). The reserve is 61km away from Tumu and 89km away from Wa.

Vegetation: Is that of open savannah woodland.

Key fauna: Gbele is proud to be associated with faunas such as Roan Antelope, Waterbuck, Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Savannah Duikers, Baboons, Patas monkey, Green monkey and more.

Tourist Sites: Slave Defence Wall which is about 54km from reserve

Festivals: ‘Naaba Gbiese’ is celebrated yearly in the last week of January

Tourist Activity:

Access:
By road is from Burkina Faso through Kapulima via Tumu to Walembele
From Tumu to Jeffisi
From Kumasi through Wa to Walembele

Time for Visit: October to May

Accommodation: Africaanu Inn (2 star, Wa), Upland Hotel (Wa)

Safety Tips: Minimum noise is strongly advised Light clothing is recommended

Health Facility: Walembele clinic is 15km from the reserve

 

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