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Exhibition

Exhibition, Abrafo

 grets Says:  There is a small exhibition within the Park Head Quarters, showing the wildlife you COULD have seen in the park, what is being done on conservation in the area, as well as explaining about various aspects on general life in Ghana. Worth a visit and there is no additional... 

The Canopy Walkway

The Canopy Walkway, Abrafo

 grets Says:  The walkway was constructed in 1975 and is the only one of its kind in Africa. It is also reputed to have the longest ‘bridge’ in the world at 333m long. There are seven bridges and six platforms to walk across, and they vary in height from 11m to 40m above the ground. 

The rainforest

The rainforest, Abrafo

 grets Says:  The primary vegetation in Kakum is moist, semi-deciduous forest – popularly known as a rain forest. The forest is the most extensive rainforest habitat in Ghana with the number of plant species exceeding 200! The vegetation can be divided into five different tiers:1. The... 

Hotels  

Kakum Camp Ground: Sleeping under the stars

Kakum Camp Ground: Sleeping under the stars, Abrafo

 grets Says:  There is no accommodation within the park, but you may be permitted to camp. There were signs to an official camp site, but we just pitched our tents near the Park Head Quarters. We were able to use their facilities, which were very nice and clean, with separate blocks for... 

Shopping  

Atag Craft Shop: Never mis the shopping opportunity

Atag Craft Shop: Never mis the shopping opportunity, Abrafo

 grets Says:  As part of the Park Head Quarters, there is a small gift shop selling T-shirts and various arts, crafts and souvenirs relating to Ghana, including post cards and bags. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

It's a looooooong way down

It's a looooooong way down, Abrafo

 grets Says:  Do not attempt to do the walk if you suffer from vertigo!The walkways are supported by ropes from trees and you walk on narrow wooden plants. There is a hand rail of sorts to hold on to, but of course this is just rope too, so does wobble and swing with the rest of the... 

Tourist Traps  

Don't expect much wildlife

Don't expect much wildlife, Abrafo

 grets Says:  Although the guide will tell you that there are 240 elephants’ in the forest, as well as 40 other mammal species, and over 300 different species of birds, in reality you are unlikely to see very much wildlife at all. We went early in the morning, just after dawn at 06:30,... 

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Kakum National Park

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 I am surprised that VT does not have a specific destination dedicated to Kakum National Park, as it is one of Ghana’s premier tourist attractions. Abrafo is, however, the nearest small town to the... 

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