Lake Bosomtwe
Lake Bosumtwi
Ghana's only natural lake, formed by a meteorite impact about one million years ago. It is about 8 km across and surrounded by hills and villages.
Lake Bosumtwi lies about 30 km southeast of Kumasi. It is a crater lake ringed by hills. The Asante regard it as a sacred lake and believe that the spirits of the dead come here to bid farewell to the lake god. The main gateway is the village of Abono on the lakeshore, which has guesthouses and restaurants. You can take boat trips on the lake, go horseback riding or cycling, or walk around the shore. By tradition, local fishermen are not allowed to use metal boats and must paddle wooden ones. A minibus from Kumasi takes about 1 hour. The lake is very busy with local visitors on weekends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bobiri Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary
- Besease Shrine (Asante Traditional Buildings)
- Kumasi Fort and Ghana Armed Forces Museum
- Kejetia Market
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- Kumasi Zoo
- Bonwire Kente Village