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Kumasi Ashanti Region Kumasi Ashanti Region: Kumasi: is the historic capital of the Ashanti civilisation, where ruins of the Manhyia Palace and the Royal Mausoleum burnt down by Lord Baden-Powell may be examined. The Cultural Centre is a complex comprising a museum, library and outdoor auditorium largely devoted to the Ashanti. There is also a 'Living Museum', a farm and reconstituted village, where craftsmen such as potters, goldsmiths and sculptors can be seen at work using traditional methods. Of particular interest are weavers making the vividly coloured kente cloth, the ceremonial dress of the region. Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary: : Located to the west, close to Kumasi. Further to the northeast is the Boufom Wildlife Sanctuary containing the spectacular Banfabiri Falls. To the south is the pleasant gold-mining city of Obuasi. Akosombo: : Originally built by house construction workers when the Volta River was dammed to form the largest man-made lake on earth, Akosombo is now developing as a holiday centre, particularly for watersports. The waterway stretches for two-thirds of the length of the country. A round trip on the car ferry to Kete-Krachi takes a day; alternatively one can take the 3-day trip to the northern capital of New Tamale at the head of the lake. There are facilities for sailing, water-skiing and other watersports. Mole National Park: : The best equipped of the reservations in Ghana. The visitor can go either on foot or hire a four-wheel-drive vehicle, but must always be accompanied by a guide. Routes are planned to take in species of antelope, monkeys, buffalo, warthog and, more rarely, lions and elephants, which have been introduced into the region. Unlike many African game reserves the visitor is allowed to camp and explore the area at will, rather than being confined to a car on a set route. Tourist facilities exist at the entrance to the park; these include a motel with restaurant. |