Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary in Nkoranza, Nkoranza: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Nkoranza, Nkoranza
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A community sanctuary in Bono East where Mona and black-and-white colobus monkeys are sacred and protected by the villages of Boabeng and Fiema, with forest trails and a guided walk.
What is Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary?
Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary sits in a farming community in the Nkoranza North District of Bono East, about 22 km north of Nkoranza. It protects a large population of Mona and black-and-white colobus monkeys that are sacred to the villages of Boabeng and Fiema, where killing a monkey is taboo. The monkeys live in the forest around the villages and are habituated to people.
Guided walks take you through the forest and the village, where the monkeys move between the trees and rooftops. It is a genuine community conservation story and an easy wildlife encounter for children. It pairs naturally with Kintampo Falls on the Kumasi–Tamale route.
Boabeng-Fiema protects sacred monkey populations through community conservation and tourism.
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- Monkeys are sacred Protected by the villages
- Reliable sightings Habituated monkeys
- Combine with Kintampo On the same route
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Monkeys from a carrier |
| 3-5 years | Great | Monkey watching |
| 6-9 years | Great | Forest walk |
| 10-12 years | Great | Full visit |
| 13+ years | Good | Community conservation |
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Key details
- Address
- Boabeng-Fiema, Nkoranza North, Bono East Region, Nkoranza
- Opening hours
- Daily, daylight hours
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in; guides at the entrance
- Payment accepted
- Cash at the entrance
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the entrance and join a guide, who walks you through the forest and the village. The monkeys are habituated and move between the trees and rooftops, so sightings are reliable.
Allow one to two hours. It is a genuine community conservation site and pairs with Kintampo Falls.
What if...?
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Will we see monkeys?
Yes, they are habituated.
How long does it take?
One to two hours.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes, confirm at the entrance.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Do not feed the monkeys unless the guide says so, keep food out of bags and supervise children.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Entry and guide fees are charged; current rates are not published consistently, so confirm at the entrance.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Guided forest walk, monkey watching, village visit
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Trotro to Nkoranza, then a short taxi to Boabeng-Fiema
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Kintampo Waterfalls
- Mole National Park
- Techiman
- What to bring
- Closed shoes
- insect repellent
- water
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary opening hours?
- Daily, daylight hours.
- How long do you need at Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary accept?
- Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary accepts Cash at the entrance. It does not accept cash.
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