Have a fantastic experience at one of the world’s exquisite national park. A place in Ghana where you will witness magic provided by the Mother Earth’s enchanting nature. While crossing its canopy walkway, you will observe serene views of a paradise which is just a utopia. Birds which are not commonly seen in your city, the plants which seem so unique - this national park gives a spine-tingling sensation to every explorer. A visit to Kakum National Park will indeed allow you to explore a natural paradise on earth.
Kakum National Park
Located in the western Africa’s beautiful country, Ghana, the Kakum National Park is a heaven for a discern explorer. It is the only destination in Africa that offers the highest canopy walkway which is 100 feet above the earth. The canopy provides a spectacular view of the rainforest where witnessing the world’s rarest birds is a possibility. On the canopy, you will get to see vibrant birds flying around you and the sky above you. You will surely have an exciting experience at the Kakum’s. No wonder why so many trekkers get on Accra flights to visit Kakum National Park.
Kakum National Park’s Canopy Walkway
Tourists who visit Kakum National Park do not really have to climb a lot to reach onto the canopy walkway. It has been set in way that visitors can access it from the ground level. While enjoying the trekking the national park you will gradually experience a slopes that turns into a valley and without realizing much, you will be taken as high as twelve stories and that is where you will locate a canopy. The canopy is made by the arrangements of net, steel cable and narrow wooden planks. Crossing and seeing the entire park from this high canopy walkway will be an intimidating yet an incredible experience. Tourists who have fear of heights might get nervy. However, the canopy walkway is safe and has been under the observations of expert designers and climbers.
At Kakum National Park, you will get to see an extensive Ghanaian fauna and flora. The park is popular for being a home to more than 300 kinds of birds. All of these birds are rare and are comprised of beautiful colors and contours making the atmosphere of the park more vibrant. In addition to this, there are over 550 types of butterflies which are residing in the forest canopy. You will get to see some monkeys while crossing the high walkway, however, most of the animals in the park are usually camouflaged or hidden.
The park is basically an island of tropical rainforest. It was once a very big area that inhabited many animals and plantations. Kakum National Park is set on a very fertile land, which is probably the reason why so many of its areas have been tainted by farming, settlement and mining. Most of the flora and fauna of the region has been untangled by the timber extractors and hunters. Nevertheless, Kakum today covers an area which is less than 140 square mile and it is a home to six globally-endangered species which include bongos, Diana monkeys, forest elephants and yellow-backed duikers.
Well there is a lot more that you can see and feel at the Kakum National Park. You will be fascinated to see the cultures which are being followed by the people residing in the area and vibrant markets around the region will keep you busy. It is advised that you visit the park from Accra, which is the capital city of Ghana. Many airlines have been operating cheap flights to Accra, thus you know that your trip to Kakum National Park will be hassle-free.
