Tour with us to Kakum National Park at the coast of southern Ghana
Kakum National Park is on coast of southern Ghana, in West Africa. It protects an area of rainforest, home to endangered mammals such as forest elephants, bongo antelopes and primates like the Diana monkey. The park is rich in butterflies and birds, including African grey parrots and hornbills. The Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides treetop views of the forest.
Things to do
- Explore all walkway levels to enjoy spectacular view.
- Go on a guided forest walk and learn about the medicinal uses of forest plants.
- Go on a night hike with a park guide to experience the sights and sounds of the forest during the transition from day to night.
- Experience evening drumming and dancing by a local cultural group
- Listen to an evening concert by the local Nyamebekyere Kukyekukyeku or Orchestra, which performs with bamboo wind instruments.
- Remember, this is a rain forest, and it can rain at any time, go with your raincoat and your trainer.
- It is best not to carry any heavy thing in your hands since you will be needing your hands to hold the ropes on both sides as you walk along.
- Carry a small backpack or a waist bag where you may keep your camera or phone on top of the walkway.
- There is a brief hike before reaching the Bridges. Make sure you wear good shoes.
- If you make it across the first walkway and change your mind, there is a short cut to exit so give it a try
Getting There
Kakum is about 4hours drive from Accra. Its advisable you go by your own pre-arranged transport means. You may also go by public transport and connect from Cape Coast.
Accommodation
There is a treehouse for you if wish to stay the night for bird and wildlife watching. The treehouse is fitted with mattresses, bedding, and mosquito nets and comfortable for anyone who is accustomed to camping. There is also an outhouse. tree top accommodation for anyone who wish to stay the night for the love of animals.
Feeding
There are two cafes at the visitor centre serving basic food, snacks, and fresh juices. You can also get from around the car park fresh coconuts, “sobolo” –bisap (purple drink made from water and hibiscus leaves) and bottled water. Ask from the forest restaurant for the local meal, ‘fufu’ and goat light soup to be prepared as you go for the walk so that by time you return, your meal will be ready and waiting for you. You may enjoy others such as Jollof rice and other continental dishes.
Cape Coast Castle
is one of about forty “slave castles”, or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese “feitoria” or trading post, established in 1555, which they named Cabo Corso
Elmina Castle
was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina, also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina, in present-day Elmina, Ghana. It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, and the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara.
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