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Gbelle Game Reserve
17km south of Tumu, the reserve (566km square) is a sanctuary of indigenous wildlife, particularly its large herds of Roan Antelope, and is part of Ghana's conservation programme.
Wa Naa's Palace
The 19th century palace with its distinctive architecture is the official residence of the Wa Naa, traditional chief of the Walas. In front of the palace are graves of previous Wa Naas.
Gwollu Defence Wall
Gwollu, 70km north of Wa, was part of the slave route. In the 19th century Gwollu Koro Limann built the wall as part of the defence against the slavers
George Ferguson's tomb
George Ekem Ferguson was a Ghanaian colonial agent who was instrumental in convincing local chiefs to sign treaties of friendship with the British. He was later (1897) killed by slave raiders, but his tomb is preserved in Wa.
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