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The other gateway to Burkina Faso from Ghana, the Upper West Region has a distinct feeling, as a more traditional region. The administrative centre of Wa is also the seat of the Wa Naa, Paramount Chief of the Walas. The magnificent palace still stands as stately as it did when it was first built in the 19th century. The uniquely styled traditional houses of round mud-walled structures connected by walls forming large compounds are well adapted to the demanding climate of this region.

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Attractions & Excursions in the Upper West Region

Gbelle Game Reserve , located 17 km south of Tumu is an important sanctuary for endangered species of wildlife as well as hippo, elephant & buck. Birdwatchers consider this an important habitat for indigenous & migratory birds. Although a great deal of development is taking place in these regions at certain times of the year & if the rains have been heavy,access to the outlying areas can be difficult. Hotel facilities will be found in Wa.

Gbelle Game Reserve 17 km south of Tumu, the reserve (566 sq km) is a sanctuary of indigenous wildlife, particularly in large herds of Roan Antelope & is part of Ghana's conservation program. Wa Naa's Palace The 19th century palace with its distinctive architecture is the official residence of the Wa Naa, traditional chief of the Walas. In front of the palace are graves of previous Wa Naas. Gwollu Defence Wall Gwollu, 70 km north of Wa was part of the slave route. In the 19th century, Gwollu Koro Limann built the wall as part of the defence against the slavers. George Ferguson's Tomb George Ekem Ferguson was a Ghanaian colonial agent who was instrumental in convincing local chiefs to sign treatise of friendship with the British.He was later killed in 1897 by slave raiders but is tomb is preserved in Wa.

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