One of the best resources in Ghana is its wildlife. Natural landscape and wildlife that roams in its natural habitat is one of the unique features of Africa.
Agriculture being one of the primary sources of economy for Ghana means that much of the beauty of the landscape is being used for agriculture purposes. Ghana’s many wildlife reserves and resorts work to protect the wildlife in their natural habitat. Ghana alone has 16 national parks, all home too many of the species that call Africa home.
Ghana is considered home to many species of wildlife including:
~Monkeys
~Antelopes
~Hyenas
~Lions
~Leoparts
~Elephants
~Pythons
~Buffalo
~ 725 different species of birds
Much of the wildlife is protected and is contained in national parks or wildlife preserves to ensure they continue to be a part of the landscape of Africa. Many are extinct or becoming extinct and are therefore considered protected animals. Visiting one of Ghana’s national parks, wildlife sanctuaries or resource reserves is the best and safest way to see the wildlife in their natural habitat.
The Keta Lagoon is a protected lagoon and is a breeding ground for turtles and a haven for migrating birds. It is being developed to include the opportunity for tourists to see many of the animals that are housed here. It is considered protected land.
Boaben-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary is a specific protected sanctuary for monkeys. Monkeys have long been an honored animal in Africa. These animals have long been a fascinating and sought after animal that without protection may become extinct.
Mole National Park is the largest park in Ghana. Its forested area covers a vast area that is home to antelopes, hyenas, lions and elephants among many other species of wildlife. Although they are protected they are also used to human company and visitors to the park may have the opportunity to see many of these animals up close and personal.
Visiting any of these parks will provide a great opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural habitat.
Ghana has an intense respect for the animals that share their home and does everything possible to protect the land and the wildlife who share it.
