#AfroTour: A Sanctuary With Sacred Monkeys

Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary is Ghana's most famous example of traditional African conservation. The sanctuary is nestled in between the two villages of Boabeng and Fiema; the sanctuary is home to over 200 Geoffrey’s Pied Columbus and 500 Campbell's Mona Monkeys.

For more than 150 years the people of Boabeng and Fiema have considered the monkeys sacred. The traditional beliefs in both communities prohibit physical harm to the monkeys. Additionally, the 2 communities came together in 1975 to pass a local modern law prohibiting harm to the monkeys.

This monkey sanctuary has no fences, the monkeys are there because they want to be. There are two types of mokeys at the sanctuary;the Black and White (Geoffroy's) Colobus, and smaller Campbell's Mona. The Colobus live high up in the trees eating just leaves while the Monas are at lower heights, eating a wide variety of food, including that brought by visitors. These smaller monkeys travel in troupes of 15-50. They often come down to take food like bread and bananas from the hands of visitors.

Led by a tour guide, you can amble through trails in the lush forest watching for monkeys on the ground and in the canopy of the trees above. You will see a variety of butterflies, birds, and over 90 identified species of trees. After your guided tour, feel free to explore the beautiful village on your own.

The guide will also lead you on a tour of the villages where you can see monkeys interacting with the people. You will see monkeys on the ground, op roofs, jumping from house to house, and in the courtyards of homes. You may also explore the villages on your own after the initial guided tour. Please respect local people when exploring the villages.

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of our comfortable 6-room guesthouse with flush toilet, bathing facilities, and borehole supplying potable water.