What can you see at Kakum National Park?
It is one of only 3 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest. The most notable endangered species of fauna in the park are Diana monkey, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker and African elephant.
Which town is Kakum National Park located in Ghana?
Welcome to Kakum National Park Kakum Conservation Area is a wildlife protected area located in the Central Region of the Republic of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 35km north of Cape Coast, the regional capital.
Are there elephants in Kakum National Park?
It has the most populous collection of forest elephants within the country. The Diana monkey, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker, and African elephant are all endangered species protected within the park.
How much does Kakum National Park cost?
The canopy walk is the main attraction. It costs 30 cedi (~12 euro) for a foreigner. With the same amount you can pay a walking safari and a jeep safari in Mole… if you travel that far.
What animals live in Kakum National Park?
Wildlife that can be found within Kakum National Park includes forest buffalo, forest elephants, cats, civets, pottos, leopards, red river hogs, Demidoff’s galago, long-tailed pangolins, giant pangolins, forest squirrels, North African crested porcupines, serrated tortoises, Home’s hinged tortoises, monitor lizards.
How big is Kakum National Park?
135.1 mi²Kakum National Park / Area
What is the meaning of Kakum?
Kakum Canopy Walkway intact, safe and secure-Management.
Who built Kakum National Park?
The protected area covers 360 km2. Kakum is the first national park in Ghana created by local initiative as opposed to that created by the State Agency responsible for Wildlife.
What animals are in Kakum National Park?
How old is Kakum National Park?
The Kakum Park was established in 1931 and received acknowledgement of the National Park in 1992. It is the only Park in Africa with Canopy Walkway, which is 350m long, connects 7 trees and opened in 1995 for tourist visitors. In the Year 2000 UNESCO declared the Kakum rainforest “The National World Heritage Site”.