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The natural surroundings of Tenzugu
Bonobo2005 Says: The area around Tenzugu is really dotted with amazing balancing rock formations and picturesque homesteads. You could make great walks here!However if nature is the only reason for your visit to Tenzugu, and you've spend some time already in the region, you might be a little...
Bonobo2005 Says: Among the new developments in Tenzugu is the appearance of one single green bin in the fields near the Chiefs House, another brilliant idea of USAID! Closer investigation learned that the bin was filled half with peanut shells. A better idea are the solar energy generating...
Explore the secret caves and rock shelters
Bonobo2005 Says: The Tongo Hills are not only nice for hiking and views, but have been of great historical importance too.Long before the British came, the hills formed a natural frontier between ancient kingdoms and many battles have been fought here. After that they functioned as hideouts...
Visit the Ba'ar Tonna'ab ya' nee Shrine
Bonobo2005 Says: Up in the hills is the famous shrine with the above mentioned name. Interested tourists can take a tour too to the shrine. On the way there you'll pass several minor shrines, most notably the donkey cave, where skulls of donkeys are collected that have been ritually...
Consulting the Tonna'ab Shrine
Bonobo2005 Says: The importance of the ancestors shrine was already recognized by late 19th century. Later, the shrine survived mysteriously many assaults of the Brittish and even flourished once again.Until today the remote Tonna'ab is visited by Ghanaians from all over the country,...
Bonobo2005 Says: While some development came to Tenzugu in recent years, during a walk around the tiny village a guide will explain how life used to be and how some things are changing. You may be showed such things as the old (under an overhanging rock) and the new primary school, the...
Bonobo2005 Says: When you visit the Chief House, request to have a look around the complex!It's a fascinating ever growing collection of circular mud houses for all relatives of the Chief, seperated by tiny narrow passages.Although it's not as extended as the one in nearby Paga for example,...
Interacting with the local Chief
Bonobo2005 Says: Like in most traditional Ghanaian villages, you are to visit the local Chief first after arrival. The Chief of Tenzugu was the most welcoming I encountered!While it commonly happens that you have to report to a Chief just to hand over the expected gift (money, kolanuts or...
Easiest is to hire a taxi for the day!!
Bonobo2005 Says: As always when I travel single, I try to rely on public transportation. To reach Tenzugu that way, is pretty hard though.You need to go to Tongo Station in Bolgatanga. On Bolga’s market days (every 3 days) you will find regular departures to Tongo, and maybe 1 or 2...
Only bare feet and bare breast
Bonobo2005 Says: Shy people have to take into account that visitors are only allowed to the shrine on bare feet and bare breasted. While it is for most African women not an issue, it seems that some Western women feel shy about undressing.So on request separate sessions can be conducted for...
Plan a Tenzugu vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Tenzugu locals
Shy people have to take into account that visitors are only allowed to the shrine on bare feet and bare breasted. While it is for most African women not an...
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In the hills behind the tiny settlement of Tenzugu you can visit a very important ancestor shrine that houses an oracle with reportedly great healing powers. A well informed local guide will take you...
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