Kakum National Park, Ghana

Kakum National Park, Ghana

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Kakum National Park The Kakum National Park is in the central region of Ghana near Cape Coast. It covers an area of about 145 square miles (approx. 375 sq km). The park is named after a river called Kakum, which begins inside the park. Kakum National Park is ranked as the most visited natural attraction in Ghana. The park is considered to be the first rainforest canopy walkway in Africa and one of the best places in Africa to feature a canopy walk through trees. It even has tree houses and covers about 1,150 feet while connecting through seven different trees. The elevation of the park ranges from 443 feet to 820 feet. The park reports having different wildlife, including forest elephants, civets, Colobus monkeys, buffalo, red river hogs, pangolins, dwarf crocodiles, giant forest hogs, and North African crested porcupines. Brace yourself! Who knows what you will discover when you take the guided treks on the jungle floor or the canopy walkway up in the heights of the trees. Watching from a bird' s-eye view may give you a better chance to discover some new species. So far, 266 species of birds have been discovered within the park's boundaries. The Diana monkey, yellow-backed duiker, African elephant, and giant bongo antelope are some endangered species protected inside Kakum National Park. Are you interested in hiking? Then you have found the right place.

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