Nini-Suhien National Park

Nini-Suhien National Park is a national park in the Western Region of Ghana that, together with the adjoining Ankasa Resource Reserve, forms the Ankasa Conservation Area. The park itself covers roughly 160 km², while the combined conservation area is about 500 km². It lies in the wet evergreen forest belt of southwestern Ghana, close to the border with Côte d'Ivoire, and is the only wildlife protected area in the country located in that forest type. The park was established in 1976.

The Forestry Commission describes the conservation area as the most biodiverse protected area in Ghana. Recorded figures include over 800 plant species, 43 mammal species such as Forest Elephant, Bongo, Leopard and Yellow-backed Duiker, nine primate species including Roloway Diana Monkey, Geoffroy's Pied Colobus and White-naped Sooty Mangabey, more than 200 forest-dependent birds, and over 600 butterfly species. The Ankasa, Nini and Suhien rivers run through the area and are known for rapids. The site is designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International and a confirmed Key Biodiversity Area.

For visitors, the park is best experienced on foot. Five guided walking trails are available, along with guided nature walks, bird watching, hiking and rock climbing. Over 10 km of the park is motorable. Reported highlights include the Bamboo Cathedral at Nkwanta and the "Big Tree" (Tieghemella).

Access is via the entrance road at Sowodadzem, about 120 km from Takoradi and 22 km from Elubo on the Takoradi–Elubo section of the Ghana–Côte d'Ivoire international highway. Visitors can arrive by private vehicle, tro-tro or taxi. A visitor information centre sits about 100 metres from the main gate, and four tourist chalets with basic cooking facilities, potable water, shower, toilet and solar-powered electricity are available in the park; visitors bring their own food. Larger groups can arrange lodging at the Ankasa Exploration Base.

Practical details change. Published fee figures and contact numbers appear dated, so confirm current rates, opening arrangements and trail conditions with the park or the Wildlife Division before travelling. No information was found on wheelchair access or step-free facilities.