The Ankobra River is situated in Western Africa. Rising north east of Wiawso, it flows about 120 miles (190 km) south to the Gulf of Guinea. Its entire course is in southern Ghana. Up to Tomento the river is tidal.

The Ankobra is fed by the Fure River, Mansi River, Nini River, and Bonsa River.

Small craft can navigate approximately eighty kilometres inland, whilst the upper reaches contain rapids. Several hydro electric schemes have been proposed for the upper reaches. The power produced at sites proposed for development in the Ankobra basin will be suitable for use in the Prestea Gold and Tarkwa Manganese mines which are located very near.

The Mangroove Jungle of the Ankobra River

For several hours one can travel through the cool, dark green mangrove jungle in a canoe on the Akobra River.