Kakum National Park

Kakum National Park in Ghana is a stunning rainforest reserve that covers about 375 square kilometers. The park is most famous for its breathtaking canopy walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, which gives visitors a bird's-eye view of the forest and its inhabitants. It's one of the few places in Africa where you can literally walk through the treetops!

The park is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, including forest elephants, monkeys, antelopes, and over 250 species of birds. Though spotting these animals can be challenging as they tend to hide in the dense forest, the thrill of possibly encountering them adds to the excitement.

Kakum has an interesting backstory too. Before becoming a national park in 1992, the area was logged extensively. Thanks to conservation efforts, it's now protected and serves as an important ecological site and a major tourist attraction in Ghana.

Local guides share fascinating insights about medicinal plants used by indigenous communities for generations. The relationship between the forest and surrounding communities is an important part of understanding the area's cultural significance. Many plants you'll see during a visit have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

The park is located about 30 kilometers north of Cape Coast, making it an easy day trip if you're exploring Ghana's coastal areas.