Bonkro · Ghana · Community & forest lodge
A warm welcome
at the forest’s edge
Simple, comfortable chalets, home-cooked Ghanaian food and guided forest experiences. Discover a place where your stay supports local communities and the forest around them.
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30+ chalets / Home-cooked food / Forest experiences
A little closer to nature
Settle into the
rhythm of Bonkro.
A shady veranda. A home-cooked meal. A conversation after a walk. At Picathartes Lodge, the pleasures are simple, and the welcome is warm.
Our community lodge is a base for discovering the Picathartes Forest and the village life around it. Come with binoculars, curiosity and time to enjoy the gardens.
Discover the ForestRest among the gardens
Room to slow down.
Choose from 30+ simple but comfortable chalets. Each has a private bathroom and a veranda overlooking the gardens. Fan-cooled and air-conditioned accommodation are available across the property.
Around the table
Good food.
Shared stories.
Traditional Ghanaian dishes and fresh local ingredients are at the heart of our home-cooked food. The communal dining area is a relaxed place to gather, with Wi-Fi available here.
A Taste of Lodge Life
Beyond your veranda
Follow your curiosity.
Into the forest
Join a guided White-necked Picathartes visit, walk forest trails and make time for birdwatching. Wildlife follows its own rhythm; sightings are never guaranteed.
Explore Guided ToursInto the story
Learn about village life and the community’s connection with conservation. Local knowledge gives a visit a deeper sense of place.
Our Community StoryThe bird behind our name
A remarkable bird.
A forest worth protecting.
The White-necked Picathartes is a special reason to visit this part of Ghana. The lodge provides funding and support for the birds and the forest where they live and nest.
Meet the White-necked Picathartes
People at the heart
Your stay reaches
beyond the lodge.
Picathartes Lodge supports education, schools and local income generation. Ashanti African Tours Foundation, the foundation behind the lodge, connects responsible tourism with community development and forest conservation.
Our Community StoryA stay with purpose
Come for the forest.
Feel part of the place.
Tell us when you would like to visit and what you hope to discover. We will help you explore the options for your stay.
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