The Wechiau sanctuary is one of Ghanas many animal reserves, located in the Upper East region of the country, specifically near the little town of Wechiau, which is part of the Lobi community. The reserve covers around 40 square kilometers of land and is located along a stretch of the Black Volta River near Ghanas border with Burkina Faso. Other wildlife animals found in the park include bats, chameleons, several species of snakes, lizards, and over a hundred species of birds and butterflies, in addition to the Hippopotamus, who constitute the reserves dominating animal population. Tourists visiting the Wechiau Hippopotamus Sanctuary can also take a boat trip on the Black Volta River, which is only a few meters away from the reserve, and encounter several friendly hippos in the river. This river safari is conducted by tour guards and boat drivers who are usually on the lookout for tourists who want to get aboard and enjoy the ride. The sanctuary has also erected a particular lodge in town where visitors who plan to spend more than a day at the site can stay for a nominal fee. At night, travelers enjoy Pito with the locals, who frequently gather around little fires to tell stories and listen to the singing of the woodland birds. This is one of the most memorable experiences for tourists who have spent their entire lives in places like Accra and Kumasi, where such gatherings are uncommon, if not non-existent.