Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary
Upper West Region
Description
The Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary (WCHS) is a unique community-based project, protecting and preserving the wildlife and the environment of a 40km stretch of the Black Volta River in Ghana's Upper West Region. The river is home to one of the two remaining hippopotamus populations in Ghana and was created into a Sanctuary by local chiefs in 1999. Since then, the project has had marked success in providing Ghanaian and International tourists with a unique and unusual eco-travel experience.
Location
Country: Ghana
Region: Upper West