Kakum National Park contact, accommodation, entrance fees
Do you love adventure? Are canopy walks and a walk through the forest your type of favourite adventures? If your answer to the above questions is yes, you should consider visiting one of the most beautiful countries in Africa which is home to Kakum National Park.
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This tourist attraction site is found in the coastal plain region of Ghana. It is one of the best-preserved areas of virgin rainforest located in the entire country. It is a major tourist attraction site in Ghana, attracting both local and intercontinental guests. If you are willing to become part of the touring guests, below is all the important information that you might require which include the contacts, accommodation, and entrance fee among others.
When was the Kakum National Park established?
It was first established as a reserve in 1931, but it was officially gazetted as a national park in 1992. This took place after the preliminary survey of the forest’s avifauna was piloted. The initiative to establish it was undertaken by the local people of Ghana, unlike the others that are mostly established by the State Department of wildlife.
Kakum National Park location
Whenever you want to tour any new place, one of the key details is to know how to get to that place. Therefore, you should find out the location of your site of preference. Where is Kakum National Park Ghana located? It is located in the coastal region of Ghana, and one can get into the reserve in various ways.
One of the easiest ways to get there is starting your trip from Cape Coast. The distance from Cape Coast to Kakum National Park is 33 kilometres, and therefore a ride to the place will take you approximately one hour.
If you are considering saving up some money and time, using a private car is the best alternative. Although foreigners are highly excluded from driving in the country, there are several rental cars to use. It will take you approximately 3 hours from Accra to Kakum National Park.
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Kakum National Park contact
If you want to enquire more about the place you are free to contact them at any day and time.
- Physical address: Cape Coast Office
- Email address: info@kakumpark.com.gh
- Telephone number 1: 0332130265
- Telephone number 2: 0501291699
- Telephone number 3: 0501291687
Kakum National Park entrance fee
The reserve is open daily from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm at 6.am. The entrance fee to this magnificent site varies from time depending on the changes in exchange rates in the country.
Kakum National Park canopy walk
Kakum canopy walkway is one of the unique features of the reserve in the entire Africa continent. It is a long series of more than 7 hanging bridges that enable the tourists to traverse the forest. The canopy is more than 330 m long with some of the bridges having a height of more than 50 meters. There are numerous guides in the reserve that offer relevant and useful information about the animal and plant life in the forest.
Similarly, you will have the chance to view the rare Kakum National Park animals’ species as you take a walk through the canopy. Some of these animals include; forest buffaloes, forest elephants, cats, and civets. Kakum National Park pictures of people walking through the canopies are a real inspiration to visit the site.
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Kakum National Park accommodation
There are numerous accommodation options for people visiting the tourist attraction site. You can opt to stay at Cape Coast where there is a wide range of options to choose from depending on your preference and the amount you want to spend.
Alternatively, you can stay at Kakum National Park tree house at a small fee. For this option, you are required to carry your food, a mosquito net and a flashlight for the night. Staying at the treehouse will allow you to view the splendid sunrise over treetop, which is a real adventure.
Kakum National Park is one of the best tourist destinations for locals and foreign guest. If you want a weekend getaway with your friends, family members or your squad, this should be your number one consideration.
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