Bui National Park
The Bui National Park is found in Ghana. It was established in 1971. This site is 1821 km2. It is located in a typical woodland savanna zone. The reserve is notable for its large Hippopotamus population in the Black Volta. The endangered black and white colobus monkey and a variety of antelopes and birds are also present. Part of the park has been inundated by the reservoir of the Bui Dam, which was constructed from 2007 to 2013.
| Bui National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Bono Region and Savannah Region of Ghana |
| Nearest city | Nsawkaw, Wenchi and Techiman |
| Coordinates | 8°18′N 2°22′W |
| Area | 1,820 km2 (700 sq mi) |
| Established | 1971 |
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