The Digya National Park is Ghana’s oldest national park, having been established in the early 1900s by British colonial officials on the Gold Coast. With a total size of 3,750 km, the park is also the country’s second largest protected wildlife park.
Even though it has been in existence for almost six decades, the park in the Brong Ahafo region was officially gazetted as a national wildlife park in 1971. There were previously human settlements on the park, which were engaged in livelihood activities like as farming. Attempts to relocate the park settlers have been made by governments over the years. Under the presidency of John Agyekum Kufour, this was ultimately accomplished in 2006, when all settlers were relocated, leaving Digya National Park as an animal-only populated park.
The park is home to a diverse wildlife population, including rare primate species, antelopes, and elephants. Over 200 species of birds and butterflies can be seen in the park.
Digya National Park is Ghana’s only wildlife park that is flanked on three sides by the Volta Lake: south, north, and east, making it one of the safest and most diverse animal parks in the country. The park is also home to Ghana’s second-largest elephant population, making it a must-see for anybody hoping to see the tall, gentle beast.
In recent years, the government has had to take steps to combat criminal activity in the forest, such as elephant poaching. As a result, a patrol squad was formed to defend the park and assure the arrest of those who engage in the practice while also preserving the forest’s animals.
Which town is Digya National Park located?
Lake Volta borders it on the north, south, and east, and it is located in the Bono East area. It is situated on a lowland peninsula with undulating topography. It is situated in an environment that is halfway between a forest and a savanna.
Does Digya National Park have elephants?
In Ghana’s Digya National Park, among of Africa’s least researched elephant populations can be found. A systematic segmented track line design was used to undertake a dung count of the Digya elephant population in order to establish the density and distribution of elephants in the park.
How to get to Digya National Park?
Atebubu, in the north, is the gateway to Digya National Park. Drive via Kwame Dansoa town in the Brong Ahafo Region and Donkorkrom, a tiny town and the headquarters of the Kwahu region in South Ghana’s Eastern Region. Atebubu is home to the Region’s wildlife office as well as some pretty nice restaurants and hotels.
Ghana Travel Restrictions
Ghana is open to most travelers again. I mean travelers from all over the world. However, you do need proof of your COVID-19 vaccination(s) or a negative test result before being allowed entry.
Many hotels, attractions, and private tours are open with new health & safety protocols in place, and you still have to follow certain guidelines. They are all good for our safety.
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