The Brong Ahafo Region is all too often overlooked by tourists heading north to see Mole Park and other attractions. Located in the geographic heart of Ghana , Brong too has its own unique natural wonders and points of interest. This is another region of intense cocoa production, as well as coffee and cashews. Brong Ahafo also has several  spectacular waterfalls and protected wildlife areas. Digya Park , bordering Volta Lake is one of the largest in the country. With fewer visitors, it means a warm reception in Brong.

One of Brong Ahafo's most famous sights is the Kintampo Waterfall, a spectacular waterfall that is easily accessible just off the main road from Kumasi to Tamale. A set of concrete steps leads down to the falls and there are plenty of flat stones that make a nice spot for a picnic. The Fuller Falls are 7 kms west of Kintampo and are unique. The water disappears underground and resurfaces 200 meters away. The falls mark the southern passage of the Oyoko River , a tributary of the Black Volta further north.

Digya National Park  

is Ghana 's second largest reserve and stretches along the shores of the Volta Lake . Digya is the only wildlife area in Ghana that provides refuge for the West African manatee which is found in the Sene and Digya arms of the lake. Accessible only by water and footpaths, Digya is also home to elephant, buffalo, antelope, warthog and six species of primates.

Bui National Park

is in the northwest area of Brong Ahafo and is home to most of Ghana 's remaining hippopotamus populations.

Kyenkyen

is a local cloth made from pounded bark. Though today's artisans prefer looms and woven textiles, there are still some small villages like Nsuta near the town of Techiman who can fabricate this ancient textile. Also called chenchen and antiaris, this tree is a gum resin species of the upas tree: Antiaris africana . The same tree is also the source of logs that are carefully selected for dugout canoes. Some logs are also exported for the manufacture of veneers. The cloth is still used for ritualistic purposes and is worn by fetish preists during purification ceremonies. Elsewhere in Brong Ahafo, weavers in the village of Boama produce kente styles. With abundant quantities of clay, there are also artisans who create distinctive pottery.

The Hani Archaeological Site

has revealed many artifacts of a much older culture that thrived as far back as the 10th century. The Hani Ethnoarchaeological Survey, initiated in 1970, involved monitoring daily and seasonal activities in a Ghanaian traditional community of around 2000 peasant cultivators. This 25 year study examined the process of changes in the lives and attitudes of the villagers to major environmental, economic and political forces. Hani is the successor village to the early medieval town of Begho (AD 1100-1800) which probably had a population of over 10,000, making it one of the largest towns in the southern part of West Africa at the time of the arrival of the Portuguese in 1471. Excavations were conducted at the site from 1970 to 1979. A summary account pf the project appears in the African Archaeological review for 2002. Ancient Begro had frequent contact with the Arabs and other Southern Sudan Empires. Present day Hani is 50 kms from the town of Wenchi .

The Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

is 22 kms north of Nkoranza and is another of Brong Ahafo's main attractions. These twin villages are home to many families of Colobus and Mona monkeys which are held sacred by the local people. Villagers believe that when someone in the village dies, his soul enters one of these animals. The monkeys are held in such high esteem that villagers even hold funerals for animals found dead of natural causes or old age, complete with coffins! Four species of monkey live in these forest, the most plentiful being the Black and White Colobus and Monas. The Colobus number well over 2,000 individuals and the Monas might number as many as 10,000. Each morning and evening the monkeys visit the villages, roaming freely through the streets and courtyards in search of food and free handouts. Here, man and beast live in perfect harmony. For visitors there is an overnight hostel and trained guides who lead guests along forest paths to observe both monkeys and the many birds, butterflies, and indigenous plants.

The Regional Capital of Sunyani

is 400 kms from Accra and is a major transit point for traffic and commerce coming to and from the Akan region of neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire . Techiman is acknowledged as the birthplace of the Akan people and has the largest market for foodstuffs in Ghana . The Friday Market is the oldest weekly market in Ghana , and is still visited by traders from Mali , Niger and other West African countries.

Yeji Port

in the north, is the terminus for the Volta Lake ferryboat, linking the north of Ghana to the south. Both local fishermen and boats from Akosombo find a ready market for their goods in this bustling market town. 

Other Sites in Brong Ahafo

there are sacred sites that might be of interest to visitors. The Tano Boase Sacred Grove is not far from Kintampo and 6 km from Wenchi is Kwaku Fri's shrine at Nwoase. The Fri shrine is only open to visitors on Wednesdays and Sundays.