The ecology of the region has produced lots of tourist attractions. Some rivers create beautiful tourist
sites as they flow on rocky landscapes. The Pumpum River falls 70 metres down some beautiful rocky
steps to form the Kintampo Falls, as it continues its journey towards the Black Volta. The Fuller Falls, 7
kilometres west of Kintampo, (the centre point of the country), also provides a scenic beauty as River
Oyoko gently flows over a series of cascades towards the Black Volta. Another scenic site is the River
Tano Pool which houses sacred fish that are jealously protected by the local community who live
along the river near Techiman. There is also a pool on the Atweredaa River, which runs through the
Techiman market.
Another type of tourist attractions are caves, sanctuaries and groves. The Buabeng-Fiema Monkey
sanctuary, located 22 kilometres north of Nkoranza, covers a forest area of 4.4 square kilometres. It
serves as home for black and white colobus and mona monkeys. The forest also provides a natural
habitat for different species of butterfly. Buoyem caves, which are hidden in a dry semi-deciduous
forest, house a large colony of rosetta fruit bats. The Pinihini Amovi caves are also historic
underground caves near FiemaThe tourist attraction sites in the region cannot be complete without
mention of the Tanoboase Sacred Grove. It is believed that the grove is the cradle of Brong
civilization.
The grove served as a hideout to the Brongs during the 18th century Brong-Ashanti wars. It is
currently used for hiking and rock climbing. The Bui National Park, stretching from Atebubu through
Banda to the proposed site of the Bui Dam, is home to many rare wildlife and vegetation. Part of the
Volta Lake flows through the region and Yeji, Prang, and Kwame Danso are important towns along the
banks of the lake, which can serve as growth poles for tourism development in the region.
