The saying that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” perfectly captures the experience of traveling to the Nkofieho Cave at Kwahu Twenedurase in the Eastern Region.
After eagerly anticipating a visit to the cave, especially to make a wish, one of the site’s most iconic traditions, many adventurers might find themselves second-guessing their decision when faced with the steep, jagged rocks leading to the wish center.
For balance and stability while climbing, visitors often require assistance, hence, the thick rope strategically placed along the path to aid the ascent to the cave site’s peak.
When the People and Places team from GhanaWeb TV, led by host Ernestina Serwaa Asante, visited the Nkofieho Cave, they were welcomed by tour guide, Frempong Emmanuel Okyere, who shared the history of the cave.
Nestled within a serene environment, the cave is surrounded by cool mountain breezes, making it cozy and inhabitable for all.
It’s no surprise that the forefathers of the people of Twenedurase used the cave as a hideout, fortifying themselves before heading into battle.
Inside the cave, adventurers experience a natural air-conditioning effect, offering relief after the long and strenuous hike to the summit.
“We are climbing up, and we are going to use the first rope. We will enter the cave through here and come out through there. Inside the cave, it is very dark, which is why we have this lamp to guide us. It feels just like an air conditioner,” the tour guide said on GhanaWeb TV’s People and Places.
He added that; “Nkofieho Cave is the only place in Ghana where you can experience a natural air-conditioning effect. If you’re looking for one, this is the only place to find it.”
The people of Twenedurase migrated from Adansi in the Ashanti Region sometime after 1630.
They are part of the Bretuo Clan, whose symbol is the leopard, commonly referred to as “Etwie” in Twi.
This majestic animal embodies their bravery and aggressiveness, reflecting the fearless nature of the Bretuo lineage.
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