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History of Brong-Ahafo Region

Created on 4th April 1959 out of the then Western Ashanti, Brong Ahafo is the second largest region of Ghana in terms of landmass with a territorial size of 39,557,O8sq.kms.

Sunyani, the captail of the Brong Ahafo Region is linked to Accra by a first class road and is about seven hours drive between them, at a relatively regular pace. From Sunyani you may then begin your tour, which will take you to the major tourist attractions of Brong Ahafo.

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Tourist Attractions

 

Kintampo Water Falls
These beautiful falls are hidden away in the woods close to the Tamale/Kintampo highway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boabeng-Fiema Sanctuary
22km north of Nkoranza, and home to many families of Colobus and Mona monkeys, which are held sacred by the local people. Visitors taking the forest walk along shaded trails are rewarded with sightings of many birds, butterflies and indigenous flowers and tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional Cloth Making at Boama
A 20km from Techiman, village of Nsuta is famous for the production of Kyenkyen, a local folk weave cloth.

The Heritage of Brong Ahafo

The history and culture of Brong Ahafo comes alive if you visit the Hani Archaeological site 50km from Wenchi, inhabited by the Benghos about 1200BC, and the Kwaku Fri shrine at Nwoase 6km from Wenchi. The shrine is only accessible to visitors on Wednesdays and Sundays.

 

Lake Volta
Lake Volta flows along the eastern edge of Brong Ahafo and a visit to the port of Yeji. Local fishermen land their catch here and the boat from Akosombo stops off here.

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