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Western Africa

Ghana

The top 5 natural landmarks of Ghana — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.

Kakum National Park, Central Region
Forests

Kakum National Park

Central Region

Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana, covers an area of 375 square kilometres (145 sq mi). Established in 1931 as a reserve, it was gazetted as a national park only in 1992 after an initial survey of avifauna was conducted.

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A rainforest famous for its canopy walkway strung between giant trees.

Mole National Park, Savannah Region
Grasslands

Mole National Park

Savannah Region

Mole National Park, one of Ghana's seven national parks, is the country's largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana on savanna and riparian ecosystems at an elevation of 50 m, with a sharp escarpment forming the southern boundary of the park.

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Ghana's largest wildlife park, where elephants roam the savanna.

Wli Waterfalls, Volta Region
Waterfalls

Wli Waterfalls

Volta Region

Wli Waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Ghana and the tallest in West Africa. It has a lower and an upper fall.

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The highest waterfall in West Africa, home to a colony of fruit bats.

Lake Volta, Eastern Ghana
Lakes

Lake Volta

Eastern Ghana

Lake Volta, the largest artificial reservoir in the world by surface area, is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity. It is completely within the country of Ghana and has a surface area of 8,502 square kilometres (3,283 sq mi).

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The largest reservoir by surface area in the world.

Lake Bosomtwe, Ashanti Region
Lakes

Lake Bosomtwe

Ashanti Region

Lake Bosomtwe, also spelled Bosumtwi, is the only natural lake in Ghana. It is situated within an ancient impact crater that is about 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) in diameter.

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A sacred crater lake formed by an ancient meteorite impact.