Wildlife / River safari destination
Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary and River Safari
Wa West, Upper West
Black Volta sanctuary with river safaris, hippo habitat, birdlife, and community-based conservation.
Destination overview
About Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary and River Safari
Black Volta sanctuary with river safaris, hippo habitat, birdlife, and community-based conservation.
- Black Volta wildlife route
- Hippos
- canoeing
- birding
- Half day to 1 day
Travel context
- Category
- Wildlife / River safari
- Area
- Wa West, Upper West
- Map centre
- 9.8986, -2.6833
Nearby destinations in Upper West
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