Looking for the state of complete pleasure and tranquil from nature, the lake Bosomtwe is the perfect attraction unparalleled with vacation.
The only natural lake in Ghana known as the lake Bosomtwe can be found in the garden city of Ghana. Situated in about 233 kilometers from Accra and an hour and half drive from the Ashanti capital Kumasi, lake Bosomtwe offers the wonderful spot to unwind and appreciate nature.
The lake has no surface outlet and was framed in a shooting star sway hole with an area of 49 square km and a profundity of 230–240 feet. The lake green and beautifully surrounded by rich mountains, takes it sources from other streams and rivers that tumble down the hole’s precarious sides 500–1,400 feet above water level.
History of the Lake Bosomtwe
The history of the lake can be told in two folds which comprises of the oral history from the traditional perspective and the geological side, which I will be explaining from both ends.
The lake which is a circular lake was caused by a meteor in volcanic impact a million years ago. It has steep sides surrounded by trees and hedges as Geographers claim.
Oral tradition also has it that, in 1648 a hunter by name Akora Bompe, was chasing an antelope on his game. Coming into contact with the anteleope, he shot it but the antelope tried to escape with the injury. The animal anyway proceeded with its run until it vanished into a little pond ahead.
The hunter who was amazed with what he had seen chose to remain alongside the pond and avoided his town of Asamang where he came from. He then, at that point, named the spot where the Antelope got vanished as “Bosomtwe” or ”Bosomtwi” which in English deciphers “Deity Antelope.” From his religious perspective, ha had a believe, that the antelope has been saved by the gods or the deity of that lake, hence the vanish.
In the Akan (twi) language, ‘’Bosom’’ is a god or deity and ‘’otwe’’ is an antelope hence the two syllabic Bosomtwe. The surrounding townships around the lake, considers lake Bosomtwe as a sacred site where many worship for protection and other spiritual fortifications.
There is a stone known as the Abrodwum Stone perceived as the spiritual focus of the lake. In the event of small harvest for the fisher folks, some rites and rituals are performed on the stone and the lake to yield bumper harvest.
Different restrictions considered as taboos are there to ensure the sacredness of the lake which include visiting the lake on some sacred days, washing, throwing of waste into the lake are enforced to ensure the health of the lake.
Things to do at Lake Bosomtwe
Currently, the lake is being protected by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve site and also the Ghana Tourist Board. There are more than 30 towns surrounding the lake with each providing their quota to attract guests. The popular town is Abono which is widely the people’s choice as far as the pleasure, the fun and excitement of the lake is concern.
Prior to entry into the township of Abono, there is an information center where one can book and have all the information on the lake.
Hikers can explore the natural habitat for the freshest breeze ever whereas swimming is also allowed. There are speed boats and canoes that one can cruise to have the better picture of the lake and the surrounding environment. There is a horse ranch also that one can experience an equine or cowboy life from professional trainers.
The lake is surrounded by coconut trees so your arrival is mostly quenched with fresh coconuts going for a little coin. There is so much of fish to consume alongside with the kenkey and hot sauce.
Thinking about spending the nigh at the lake side, there are lots of resorts and accommodations that will suit all your preference ranging from luxury to budget.
The local people are very friendly and hospitable people even the younger ones who are always ready to share the story and the history of the lake with you.
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