Buoyem Caves & Bat Colony
Buoyem
A community eco-tourism site near Techiman with odd rock formations, caves and a sacred grove home to large numbers of fruit bats.
Buoyem is a village about 15 km northwest of Techiman. The surrounding forest is scattered with large sandstone rock formations and caves, which villagers are said to have sheltered in during times of conflict. In the sacred grove beside the village, thousands of fruit bats roost, hanging from the trees by day and flying out in flocks to feed at dusk, a spectacular sight. Community guides lead visits to the caves, rock formations and bat grove, and in the dry season you can also hike to a nearby small waterfall. Facilities are very basic, so contact a guide in advance and pay a small fee. The final stretch is a dirt road. It suits visitors with time to spare who enjoy an authentic, natural experience, and it can be paired with Tanoboase Sacred Grove on the same day.
Opening hours
Daytime (local guide required)
Nearby sights
- Techiman Market
- Tano Boase Sacred Grove
- Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
- Centre of Ghana Monument
- Fuller Falls
- Kintampo Waterfalls
- Bui National Park