Description:
Owabi can best be described as a secondary forest surrounding a large water reservoir. It is a tranquil site with a great variety of birdlife and fascinating forest walks. It an ideal place for winter migratory birds and hundreds of Mona Monkeys

Location:
It is located west of the regional capital of Ashanti, Kumasi.

Size:
It covers an area of 13km2

Vegetation:
The vegetation is that of a secondary forest

Key fauna:
Birdlife including noisy pied hornbill, herons and Kingfishers, Mona Monkeys, antelopes which are rare because of their extreme shyness.

Other Features:
Opportunity to observe a fine, well preserved forest

Tourist Sites:
Manhyia Palace & Museum (official residence of the Ashantehene)
Lake Bosomtwe (is located 31km from south-east of Kumasi. A picturesque meteorite crater lake)
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
Kumasi Zoo
Atiwa Rock formations located in Nsuta, offers a beautiful view of Kumasi

Communities:
Bonwire is located about 18km from Kumasi on Mampong road. A settlement for hundreds of Kente weavers
Foase Atiwa is located 20km on Kumasi-Ohwimasi (Trabuom) road. The community is specialized in woodcarvings
Ahwiaa is located 9km on Mampong road. Specialized in woodcarvings
Pankrono is located 8km on Mampong road. Renowned for its distinctive and colourful pottery

Festivals: Adae Kese festival
Kente festival is celebrated in July/ August in Bonwire (Ejisu-Juaben District)

Tourist Activities:
Bird-watching, hiking/ nature walk

Access: By road, it is easily reached from west of Kumasi

Time for Visit: Throughout the year

Safety Tips:
Light clothing is recommended in the dry season
Heavy clothing is recommended in the raining season.
Visitors who want to visit this site must bring their own tents, mosquito net, mosquito repellent, sleeping pads and/ or cots for use at campsite

Health Facility:
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Kumasi)
Radiant Medical and Dental Center (Ayigya-Kumasi)
Agogo Hospital (Agogo)