REASONS WHY AHAFO REGION IS WORTH A VISIT!

The Ahafo Region is a newly created Region in Ghana with Goaso as its capital. The Ahafo region is bordered on the north by Bono region, the east by Ashanti region, west by Bono region, south by the Western North region and it is made up of six Constituency. The Ahafo region is part of the forest belt of Ghana and has vegetation that consists predominantly of fertile soil, grassland, especially savannah with clusters of drought-resistant trees such as baobabs or acacias.

Ahafo region sometimes seems less interesting to visit when you take a casual look at Ghana’s tourist attractions. But, let me tell you something. The region is more than definitely worth a visit! I can think of many reasons, but I want to write a blog that only contains few.

When you look at the map of Ghana, you will immediately see a lot of well-known sights on the coast and in the north of Ghana. Think of the slave fortresses, Kakum National Park and of course Mole National Park. When you travel from the coast to the north, some people catch a plane to Tamale, or travel via Kumasi.

Indeed Ahafo Region have more to offer than just being the breadbasket of Ghana. Ahafo region is noted for amazing tourist sites such as Mim Buo at Mim and Asumura White-Necked Rock fowl Conservation.

Asumura White-Necked Rock Fowl Conservation

Asumura White-Necked Rock Fowl Conservation located in the forests of Asumura near Akrodie in the Ahafo Region, is the home of very rare species of colored birds that are considered as one of Africa’s most desirable birds by birders. The white-necked rock fowl is lanky with a long neck and tail. It only hops and has its mud-built nest built beneath giant hanging rocks.

Mim Buo – Mim

The people of Ahafo also celebrates Festivals such as Adekyem festival by the people of Bechem, Abetease Festival celebrated by the people of Goaso and among others.

Adekyem Festival

Celebrated by the Bechem people in the month of November. Bechem was formally called ‘Abekyease’ came into existence after Nana Tutu I and his victorious war leaders sat to share their booty or spoils of wars at Abekyese. History has it that the chiefs said, “We shall divide our booty here” (Yebekye mu wo ha), hence the name Bechem. After the Gyaman war with Abo Kofi, the war booty was shared at Bechem and has been called so to date. Adekyem festival which is an initiative of Nana Fosu Gyeabour Akoto II and Nananom is a development festival through quality and holistic education to replace the ancient area development through wars. During this festival, the chiefs receive donations and gifts to develop education in the area.

Nearby Regions

Bono East Region

Bono Region

Ashanti Region

Western North region

Published By: Sir Phylose (0543839775)