Moglie is in the building!
Our second day at Volta Region was nowhere near a disappointment. Early in the morning, we left Paradise mountain lodge in Biakpa and headed to our second destination; Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary. And by the way, we rode on the back of motorcycles there just to make it interesting! We soon arrived, and the little town of Tafi Atome was a marvel. There were children and animals running around small mud huts and dirt roads. And to add to the paradise like aura in Tafi Atome, the people were extremely friendly and welcoming. It was like nothing I've ever seen.
After paying our visitation fees, our tour guide bought some bananas and began directing us into the path to see.....MONA MONKEYS! After walking for 5 min, we began to hear some ruffling noises in the jungle, and out of nowhere 3 monkeys jumped and swung from the trees which were 3 feet ahead of us! It was just a free for all after that. We were surrounded by monkeys and were close enough to be able to feed them bananas from our hands! The Mona Monkeys even peeled the bananas from our hands and slowly grabbed banana pieces! They were more human than any animal i have ever encountered in my life. The way monkey's interact with one another I found so interesting that i could have watched them for days without getting bored. It was honestly an experience i wish all who read this could experience!
The story behind this great tourism site is Tafi Monkey Sanctuary (a sacred grove) is a traditional conservation area backed by statutory enforcement in co-operation with local communities. These monkeys are found in a remnant patch of forests, and live harmoniously with local villagers. The monkeys are regarded as gods and as such the natives do not kill them. They are protected by local tradition. Furthermore, this attraction is great for the developed of small-scale tourism in the local communities to enhance rural development. So i think you all need to put this place into your bucket list!
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