6 Lesser-Known Attraction Sites In The Bono East Region You Should See In 2021
By Michael Kissi
20th September, 2021
Bono East, having Techiman as its capital, is one of the six new regions created by the current president of Ghana in 2019. The region boasts pertinent attractions but sadly, most are not in the spotlight. You should see these attractions in the Bono East region before the year ends.
1. Buoyem Caves and Bat Colony: As the story or history of slave trade still exists, one place which you need not leave out, is this outstanding place which was once a haven from slave raiders and wars. Experience the village which offers you the chance or opportunity to have an all-in-one experience specifically hiking, night stay, beautiful scenery views, exploring of caves and wonderfully shaped stones or rocks, interesting narration of the history of Buoyem, as well as those associated with the caves and acknowledging the bat colonies.
2. Bono Manso Slave Market: A place of intermediation is what Bono Manso assumed just as a middle-man. Learn about the history of this place where slaves were separated with the weak left behind and the strong ones made to continue the slave trade journey. Have a full understanding of the Trans-Atlantic triangular slave trade when you explore the Bono Manso slave market.
3. Forikrom Boten Caves and Shrines: Be inspired to discover the believed magic caves known to protect the women and children of Takyiman during past wars between the Asante and Takyiman. Have the pleasure to be told the history of the war and the caves as you pay heed. Appreciate the courage and love of a female priest in protecting her people.
4. Tano Boase Sacred Grove: The wonderful comparted cave of Tanoboase is an eye-saw. Enjoy its serenity and the chirping of birds. This is not a common grove but a sacred one lasting for years. Be delighted in listening and having a conversation with your guide about how the four siblings arrived at this natural environment. Send home an elevated image of the nearby township, names of various trees present in the forest reserve and an overview of the virgin forest.
5. Kristo Buase Monastery: Satisfy your religious quest by visiting the Benedictine monks of the Subiaco-Cassinese jointly founded by three UK monasteries. Understand the way of life and function of the Benedictine monks. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful, small and meditative community which houses eleven Benedictine monks. Visit this historic and welcoming monastery which have practised monastic life as far back the early centuries.
6. Nchiraa Fall: An esthetic discovery by a hunter offering an awesome view in the Nchiraa forest is the Nchiraa fall. You can relax and enjoy your picnic uninterruptible as you watch the flow of waters between the Mountains of Nchiraa after a hiking experience.
You are shocked, right? Yes! all these attraction sites and even more exist right in the Bono East region of Ghana. Expand the depth of your knowledge and have intense fun at the same time as to take keen interest and visit these sites.
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