Lake Bosomtwe

Lake Bosumtwi, the only natural lake in Ghana, is sunk into an ancient impact crater located south-east of Kumasi. The Ashanti consider Bosumtwi a sacred lake.

A very nice scenery to appreciate God's creation. Nature to its full length. A great place to be 😉

Very peaceful lake with amazing tourism potential. The problem with this place is that there aren’t enough resorts to choose from but I stayed at an awesome one called Wildwin resort.

Serene atmosphere...excellent place for relaxation

Road to the place is not the best but worth it in the end. The lake is beautiful and serene

Lake Bosomtwe is a very beautiful reserve. I have been to several villages around the lake to sample its water for quality analysis. I fell in love with its beauty and nature. I think UNESCO should add it to the list of nature reserves.

A Great Lake in the heart of the country; you can swim along one of the beautiful resorts along the lake or the lake townships. Wildwin resort is one of such locations by lake Bosumtwi.
If you get to the lake through the township it’s free, there’s an entrance that leads to most of the resorts in the area which attracts a small fee.

Nice relaxing place

The biggest and only natural lake in Kumasi and Ghana . Its situated within an ancient impact crater that is about 10 kilometers in diameter. It is one of the liveliest places during any occasion in Kumasi and Ashanti. Very popular recreational area with lots of hotels and resorts ,there are even ranches there .

Such an exciting outstanding place I have ever visited you needed to see how I really enjoyed the boat and the horse riding.
I was absolutely splendid 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Pride of kumasi and ghana. The water is dirty to swim but scenic view.

Lake Bosumtwi also sometimes spelled Bosomtwe, is a lake formed by an ancient meteorite strike in the Ashanti Region. The name means Antelope God because it is said to be discovered by a hunter chasing an antelope that disappeared into the lake like it was trying to save the animal.Oral tradition has it that the Lake Bosomtwe was formed in 1648 when a hunter pursuing and antelope shot and injured the antelope “Otwe” – in the Twi dialect. The antelope however continued its run until it disappeared in a small pond ahead. The said hunter by name Akora Bompe in shock decided to stay beside the pond and never returned to his town of Asamang. He then named the place “Bosomtwe” which in English translates “antelope god.” He believed that the water was a god and saved the life of the antelope. Each village in the lake area has its own shrine or fetish grove. With the arrival of Christianity, some of the people lost their belief in those traditions, but nonetheless, many still worship these gods for help in bad times or against diseases.
Currently, there are about 23,000 people living in the 27 communities around Lake Bosomtwe. Each village has its own shrine with many visiting to look for spiritual help.There is a stone at the lake side called Abrodwum Stone and believed to be the spiritual centre of the lake. Usually, whenever there is poor yield, it is considered a bad omen, thus sacrifices would have to be made.
This deed is undertaken in the presence of the Asantehene. In the ceremony, the cow’s innards are offered to the stone and the rest thrown into the water. It is a spectacular sight to see the crowd rush into the water with cutlasses and axes to take their share of the meat.There is an information centre, where you can find out about the lake and conservation efforts, and also arrange for a boat trip on the lake. If you are lucky someone will open a coconut or two for you for a few cedis.
It is possible to take boat rides on the lake, swim, and hike around. The various communities around Lake Bosomtwe are very welcoming. There are also some great hikes up into the hills, and the sacred areas around villages. Visit today and enjoy this amazing treat :).

Breathtaking lake
Super relaxing
Worm free lake
Clean and clear water

Lake Bosomtwi has the cleanest communities clustered around the lake. I always like that quiet 🔕 and the aura that embraces you on normal days and the Paradise Resort too is a nice place to visit. Watching the lake from 6km away on the summit is beautiful.

Nice place but there should be more activities

I really had a lot of fun there , the town is so Cool and I felt so Welcome there , will surely go back again to have more fun

Have been here several times , absolutely beautiful, rugged and magical. Too bad there are motorized boats on the lake. They were not allowed a few years ago. The local food is great! Try the fried tilapia with pepper!!

I've lived here for many years and yet I still visit from time to time. The sunsets and sunrises are a sight to behold.

Nice place and family as well

A naturally appealing lake the shows off the beauty of nature. Surrounded by green vegetation, attractive resorts and golf parks, and conference centres and convenient rest place for your journey.