Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in Kumawu Traditional Area, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area covering roughly 53 square kilometers in the Ashanti Region with diverse landscape types. The reserve contains riverine forests, rainforests, woodland areas, and grasslands that support a wide range of animal species.
The area began in 1946 as part of the Boumfum Forest Reserve and grew to its present size through a 1975 Wildlife Reserves Amendment Regulation. This expansion marked an important effort to increase protection in the region.
The site holds a natural rock formation called Lion Stone, shaped like a lion, which carries meaning for the communities living nearby. Traditional caves scattered throughout the area remain places of local importance and connection.
The best time to spot animals is from November through January when visibility is highest and wildlife remains active before the wet season. During wetter months, animals retreat deeper into the forests and become harder to encounter.
The Bomfobiri waterfall is home to crocodiles, while the nearby Wala waterfall offers a place to swim and cool off. These two nearby falls create contrasting experiences at the reserve.
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