When it comes to wildlife tourism, Ghana isn’t one of the most popular destinations on the planet. Despite this, the country has some fantastic wildlife tourism attractions that attract millions of visitors each year from all walks of life. One such location is the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary in Tafi Atome, Ghana’s Volta region.
The people of Tafi Atome coexist alongside the Mona and Patas monkeys, two uncommon monkey species. The existence of monkeys in the village’s forests was not merely a coincidence or a work of nature, as some would have it. It was a purposefully carried out project in 1993 under the supervision of the Peace Corps in order to develop multi-faceted community-based ecotourism while also protecting rare monkey species. Prior to the initiative, the monkeys lived in the tropical jungle around the settlement, far from the town and with no human contact.
The monkeys that live in a small forest on the outskirts of town are harmless and friendly to humans, and can be seen periodically playing in the trees of the forest and along the side of the road leading into town.
It has become one of the most popular tourist spots in the Volta Region over the last two decades, with hundreds of visitors flocking to the town to view these uncommon monkeys that gladly live alongside humans and share ties with them.
All a tourist has to do is buy a banana and show it to the monkeys to entice them to come down from their trees. The monkeys rush down the trees towards the tourists at the sight of bananas, hoping to be handed the fruit.
Tafi Atome is one of the most well-known examples of community-based ecotourism’s potential. If you ever find yourself in the Volta region, you should definitely pay a visit to the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary.
Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary Entrance Fees
Estimate Price: Ghc20.00.
Price can change anytime depending on the session of visit. Just keep extra cash in your pocket just in case.
Location
Tafi Atome is located in the Volta Region of Ghana. Mona and Patas monkeys live in Tafi Atome. These monkeys can be found in a residual piece of woodland near the settlement that has survived fire and human interference.
Contact
This is the official number for Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary.
Tell: 0362095866
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.
Read the ultimate travel guide to Ghana to help you plan your trip.
