This reserve covers an area of hilly terrain in dry semi-deciduous forest zone. All evidence available indicates that the Nkwanta District is very rich in game and wildlife. Kyabobo is blessed with beautiful scenic views and great many waterfalls
Location:
Located in the Volta Region of Ghana, Nkwanta district is the northerly conservation area. It is a hilly region with heights up to about 750m. The park is 130km away from the regional capital and10km from the Nkwanta, the district capital.
Size: The Park is about 360km2.
Vegetation: It is situated in the dry semi-deciduous zones, it has savannah at lower levels and montane forest higher up the slopes.
Key fauna: Fauna associated with this park include baboons, buffalo, warthogs, duikers, bongo, waterbuck, red river hog and a variety of birds
Other Features: Laboun waterfalls, Hilly terrains, Caves
Tourist Sites nearby: Tutukpene hills, Oti River, Dambai River, Model Village of 1990 (the World Habitat Model Village),
Communities: Hanging village of Shairi (16km from Nkwanta), Amedzofe village (picturesque hilltop settlement of amazing beauty, which rests at 2500 feet above the sea level), Kete-Krachi (old Kete-Krachi slave route)
Festival: The festival of the area is Dzogyi-Ble (Yam Festival)
Tourist Activities: Bird-watching, hiking/ nature walk, mountain climbing
Guided Tour: Available
Camping Facilities: Available
Access: By road is from Accra to Nkwanta and from Tamale to Nkwanta
Time for Visit: December to April
Accommodation: Gateway Hotel, Kilimanjaro hotel,
Safety Tips: Light clothing is recommended in the dry season
Heavy clothing is recommended in the raining season.
Visitors who want to visit this site must bring their own tents, mosquito net, mosquito repellent, sleeping pads and/ or cots for use at campsite
Health Facility: Nkwanta District Hospital, St. Joseph Catholic Hospital
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