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...
Kakum Camp Ground: Sleeping under the stars
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...
Atag Craft Shop: Never mis the shopping opportunity
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.
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...
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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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...
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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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