Mount Atiwiredu is the 3rd highest and it is located in South East Ghana along the Akyem-Abuakwa area. The location of Mount Atiwiredu is interesting because it is part of the Atewa Range, which contains the Cenozoic Peneplain. It may seem cruel to some, but it is the only remaining evidence of the existence of the Cenozoic peneplane.
Mount Atiwiredu has bauxite-rich soil, making it an ideal ecotourism destination. Thanks to the Ghana Forestry Commission for reserving the forest, which means no cultivation is allowed in the area. Those who rely on bush meat pose a threat; they go hunting. As a result of the presence of bauxite nearby, miners are attracted to extract it, posing a potential threat to this towering mountain.
The Afep pigeon, the popular brushbill, the least honeyguide, the olive cuckoo and the blue-headed flycatcher are among the many magnificent birds that can be seen in this beautiful setting. There are also other butterfly species that are extremely rare to spot, such as Papilio antimachus which has the world’s largest wingspan and the highly endangered Mylothris atewa.
The fact that Colobus Vellerosus and Procolobus Verus still survive there is incredible. The two endangered primate species known as Geoffroy’s pied colobus and Olive colobus still exist.
All these areas require water, and thanks to River Densu for providing it. Ayensu River and Birim River, apart from Densu River, are other water supplies for the diamond mining area. As you can see, it’s a place well worth your time.
Location: Southeast Ghana
Height: 774m
