SHAI HILLS
The shai hill is
situated in Doryumu in the Dangme West district with Dodowa as the district
capital and north of Accra. It is made up of largely of savanna covered plains.
The reserve is about 17kilometres from Accra. It covers an area size of 52
square kilometers and is made up of 5 hills with the highest at 290metres.
The reserve consists of striking and attractive range of
rocky hills set in the middle of expansive and open grassland plain. The
reserve is fenced to prevent animals from staying out. There are beautiful
scenic views across the Accra plain from the top. There are close to 31
mammals, 13 reptiles and 175 bird species. The baboon troop at the entrance can
be amazing, but be cautious because they love to snatch your attended personal
belongings.
The best time for wildlife viewing is early in the morning.
Besides the aforementioned baboons and birds, a morning visit may include
sightings of Kob antelope, bushbuck or monkeys; although the monkeys here are
not habituated like at Tafi Atome or Boabeng-Fiema.You can travel the park in a
4X4 vehicle or on foot with an armed escort from the hours of 6:00 AM to 5:00
PM.
Nearby accommodations are available that are comfortable and
convenient for an early morning arrival to the reserve.
IN addition to the
natural beauty and game viewing potential of the reserve, one could also enjoy
the pleasure of visiting Obonu tem and Se yo caves on the Hioweyo and Sayu
hills.
The Shai people's ancestral caves, these were used by the
Shai king until the end of the 19th century. The primary cave was defendable in
times of war due to the abundance of great stone rocks, a tunnel-like openings,
and overhangs. A memorable day can be spent walking through the cool dry
evergreen forest to the caves to see relics of old Shai settlements in the
reserve. The loud bat colony that resides at the cave is an amazing site as
well.
Visit Ghana for the wonderful and exiting tourist attraction sites to view the natural sites that beautifies the nation and
serves as an educational center for Ghanians and other tourists.
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