Kue is the “youngest” of all nine communities that surround the Park. The village is situated at the Kue River, which forms the border with Togo, and framed by the impressive mountain range of Kyabobo National Park.
Kue is home to the Muslim Kotokoli tribe. This tribe originates in Togo, where more than 200,000 Kotokolis live in towns located along ancient caravan routes. As the main Kotokoli settlement in Ghana, the Paramount or main Chief is also in Kue. The community has a different culture, tradition and language from other communities in Ghana.
On a hilltop some 500m outside of Kue there is the Marbo shrine; a sacred place to the Kotokoli people. Special rituals must be performed before visiting the shrine and the cave is home to bats, birds, and Genet cats. There is a great view from the top of the hill. Within 20 minutes walking distance there is also a sacred forest, where people sacrifice to the gods to ask for rains.
You can reach Kue (25 km) using your own transport, Trotro (local bus) or (rented) bike.
Things to do:
• Guided tour through the village: stop at Tourism office, blacksmith’s, try Pito (millet beer).
• Swim in the Kue River or float downstream in tubes during the rainy season.
• Walk with community guides along the river, the border with Togo.
• Walk along the mountain ridge to the shrine (half an hour). Sleep overnight on a raised platform.
Where to stay:
You can stay in the village at the community guesthouse, campsite or at the platform on the hill. The village rents out tents and mattresses.