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Bui National Park

National park in Ghana

Photo: Benjamin Mussler from Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Bui National Park is a protected area in the Ashanti-Kwahu region of Ghana, located in the transition between woodland savanna and the forest zone. The park is bisected by the Black Volta River and is particularly known for its hippopotamus population, river scenery, mountains, islands and birdlife. The Bui Dam and its reservoir are located at the southern end of the park.

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Getting there

Bui National Park can be approached from towns in the Bono and Savannah regions. Wenchi, Techiman and [Nsawkaw are among the towns associated with the wider Bui area.

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Getting around

Exploring Bui National Park is mainly done with arranged transport, on foot and by boat on the Black Volta and Bui reservoir.

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UnderstandBui National Park was established in 1971 and covers about 1,821 km². It extends across parts of the Bono and Savannah regions of Ghana.

Get inBui National Park can be approached from towns in the Bono and Savannah regions. Wenchi, Techiman and [Nsawkaw are among the towns associated with the wider Bui area.

Fees and permitsVisitors should obtain permission to enter the national park and pay the applicable entrance and activity fees. Current Bui National Park fees are not reliably published online.

Get aroundExploring Bui National Park is mainly done with arranged transport, on foot and by boat on the Black Volta and Bui reservoir.

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DoBui is a large protected area with remote sections away from the main visitor facilities. Visitors wishing to explore less-developed areas should arrange the trip with the park authorities and use an appropriate guide.

BuyThere are no shopping facilities inside the park. Visitors should purchase food, drinking water and other necessities before travelling into remote areas of the park.Local supplies may be available in nearby communities.

EatVisitors should make arrangements for food before entering remote parts of the park. For a wider selection of restaurants and local food, use one of the nearby towns as a base.

DrinkCarry sufficient drinking water when visiting the park, particularly during hiking and other outdoor activities. Water and other refreshments should be purchased before travelling into remote areas.

SleepAccommodation within the park is limited. Visitors should confirm current accommodation and camping arrangements with the park authorities before travelling.

CampingCamping facilities and arrangements can change. Visitors wishing to camp should contact the park authorities in advance to confirm whether camping is available and what facilities are provided.

Stay safeBui is a large wildlife area and visitors should follow the instructions of park rangers and guides.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Bui National Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Bui National Park", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Benjamin Mussler from Austria, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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