Abstract
This study focused on the nexus of ecotourism and traditional or local ecological knowledge at the Bobiri
Forest and Butterfly Sanctuary in Ghana., The paper argues that although ecotourism needs specific
personnel and tangible facilities, ecotourism is a complex phenomenon, which needs a multi-stakeholder
approach embedded within the appropriation of traditional ecological knowledge enhanced by religion and
customs for sustainability. The study employed a mixed-method approach. The study relied largely on
primary data. The target population involved the Kubease community and the management staff of the
Sanctuary. In total, 115 semi-structured questionnaires were administered to selected residents from the
Kubease community near the Sanctuary. There was also a qualitative study which involved a focus group
discussion. The focus group discussion involved eight individuals including the manager of the Sanctuary
and seven individuals from the Kubease community in order to provide more data on the local ecological
knowledge on the forest. The data from the questionnaires were analysed using descriptive and inferential
statistics with the aid of SPSS Version 16. The study also employed thematic analysis for the qualitative
data. Recommendations have been devised in order to create fusion knowledge that may increases the
visitor experience at the Sanctuary.