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The Bia National Park and Bia Resource Reserve constitute
a twin conservation area. It is found in the transitional
zone between moist-evergreen and moist semi-deciduous
forest types. It covers a total area of 305.62km²
of the original National Park, which was later divided
into. 277.92km² Bia Resource Reserve and the
other 77.7km² represent the National Park..
It is the only the Biosphere Reserve in the country.
Sixty-two species of mammals have been recorded.
These include 10 primates amongst which are the
Black and White Colobus, the Oilve Colobus, Red
Colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. The forest elephant
and the highly threatened bongo are present. Over
160 species of birds have been recorded; they include
the internationally endangered white-breasted guinea
fowl.
A number of walking trails and roads lead into the
reserves on which tourist can appreciate the beauty
of the forest. The birds, forest elephants and other
wild animals may be spotted. The reserves offer
opportunities for scientific and ecological studies
and research for visiting researchers.
Infrastrucural facilities for tourist are non-existent
at the moment. The nearest place where overnight
facility for tourist exists is Sefwi Wiawso, which
is about 100km away from the Park headquarters.
They are situated in the Juabeso-Bia district in
the southwestern corner of Ghana.Access to the Park
from Kumasi is through Bibiani, Sefwi Wiawso to
Sefwi Asempanaye or Goaso through Sankore to Sefwi
Asempanaye. From Sunyani it can be reached throughBrekum,
Wanfi, Adabokrom and Debiso. From La Cote D’lvoire
the Park can be reached through Osei Kojokrom and
Debiso. The roads mentioned above are not by any
means first class roads.
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