The Enclave

The Enclave Adventure's Home in Kumasi

Life is better on the adventure side.
31/08/2026

Life is better on the adventure side.

29/08/2026

Keep calm and ignore the weather.

27/08/2026

Another weekend beckons. Don't slack. Adventure lives here.

24/08/2026

Cries of fright? Or of thrill?

Tonight, an intriguing aquatic insect was discovered in Spring-Lake Truba, and based on its appearance and known distrib...
22/08/2026

Tonight, an intriguing aquatic insect was discovered in Spring-Lake Truba, and based on its appearance and known distribution, we estimate with approximately 90% confidence that it is Lethocerus niloticus, one of Africa’s giant water bugs. The specimen displays the characteristic broad, flattened brown body, powerful swimming legs, raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing prey, and a long respiratory siphon extending from the rear of the abdomen. These features are consistent with the genus Lethocerus and strongly support its identification as L. niloticus, although definitive species-level confirmation would require closer examination of diagnostic anatomical features.

Giant water bugs are formidable freshwater predators. They ambush and capture aquatic insects, tadpoles, frogs, small fish, and other aquatic animals, injecting digestive enzymes before consuming their liquefied tissues. Adults can also fly, and their attraction to artificial lights may explain why this individual was encountered at night around our boathouse. The specimen also appeared to be missing one leg, perhaps the result of an earlier encounter with a predator, competitor, or accident.

Its presence is an encouraging observation for spring-lake Truba’s biodiversity, indicating that the lake supports a complex food web.

19/08/2026

You only have to trust. It's that simple.

18/08/2026

In building a walkway over spring-lake Truba that is shaped like the number 7 requires engineering that is not overcome by the fear of heights.

Every Explorer or Ranger here now has the certification to respond to any emergency involving you with skill and expert ...
17/08/2026

Every Explorer or Ranger here now has the certification to respond to any emergency involving you with skill and expert care until you're evacuated.

16/08/2026

The second leg of our twin walkway is 90% complete. Isn't she a beauty? Soon, you'll be able to first test your mental resilience (and the patience of your house pipos) on the short leg, and then, if you survive, you'll move on to the second leg.

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Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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