About
Welcome to one of Ghana’s most visited attractions, the Kakum National Park. Tucked away in the Assin Attandanso Reserve is the Kakum National Park and Canopy Walkway, which offers visitors spectacular scenery and a fascinating wildlife experience, along with modern camping facilities. The park’s best-known feature is undoubtedly its 7 suspension bridges, which form a 333-metre-long canopy walkway suspended up to 27 metres above the forest floor, supported by trees over 300 years old.
The canopy walk is only one of Kakum’s many delights. There are a variety of trails and guided walks that allow visitors to experience the solitude of the rainforest. It’s also a premier site for birdwatchers, with over 300 species, including eight species of global conservation concern. Mammals include forest elephants, leopards, bongos, bushbucks, and many primates, but game viewing is difficult. Also, more than 600 butterfly species have been recorded.
The forest has wildlife which can be seen at night, and professional guides are always available to take you on a guided night tour.
The park is child-friendly, so don’t forget to take the kids to the newly added children’s park with a super mini canopy walkway, swings, and a play area.
Things to do/Tips
- Explore all walkway levels to enjoy a 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 Orchestra, which performs with bamboo wind instruments
- Remember, this is a rainforest, and it can rain at any time; bring your raincoat and trainers.
- It is best not to carry any heavy items in your hands, since you will need both hands to hold the ropes on both sides as you walk along.
- Carry a small backpack or a waist bag to 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 shortcut to exit, so give it a try…
Getting There
Kakum is about a 4-hour drive from Accra. It’s advisable that you use your own pre-arranged transport. You may also go by public transport and connect from Cape Coast.
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Accommodation
There is a treehouse for you if you wish to stay the night for bird and wildlife watching. The treehouse is equipped with mattresses, bedding, and mosquito nets and is comfortable for anyone accustomed to camping. There is also an outhouse. Treetop accommodation for anyone who wishes 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 fresh coconuts, “sobolo” (bisap, a purple drink made from water and hibiscus leaves), and bottled water from around the car park. Ask the Forest restaurant to prepare the local meal, ‘fufu’, and goat light soup as you go for the walk so that by the time you return, your meal will be ready and waiting. You may enjoy other dishes such as Jollof rice.
The visitor centre features a range of exhibits, plus an open-air restaurant and a gift shop operated by Aid to Artisans Ghana.
Rates / Fees / Charges
Contact
033–2130265
Hours: 6 am-4 pm
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