Kakum National Park is located in the Central Region of Ghana and covers an area of 375 square kilometres. It takes its name from the Kakum river which starts within the protected area of the park. It was established as a wildlife reserve in 1931 and became a national park in 1992. It is one of 3 places in Africa with a canopy walkway.
The famous canopy walkway is 350m long and connects 7 trees to form a path through the treetops, however there is a shorter walkway if you choose!
The park also offers a variety of other activities including bird watching, guided walks and night music. There is a wide variety of wildlife in the park, including forest elephants, buffalos and monkeys. As well as these the park is also home to a number of endangered species including the African Elephant and the Diana Monkey. The welcome area in the park also has a multitude of services including a restaurant, camping area, picnic area and a lodge amongst other things.
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