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Kakum National Park – Longest Canopy Walkway in Ghana

by Kojo Pocu
written by Kojo Pocu

Ghana has large system of conservation areas which comprises of National parks, resource reserves, Wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and coastal Wildlife. The kakum national park is among the few reserves Ghana can boast of.

The Kakum National Park is undoubtedly the most popular National Park in the country and home of the longest canopy walkway. It is located in the Central Region and was established in 1961 at the initiative of the local people as a reserve but later promulgated to a National Park in 1992. The canopy walkway is one of only three locations in Africa that hallmarks a canopy walk through trees. The walkway passes over 7 bridges and runs over a length of 330 meters (1080ft). It is built with wire ropes, aluminum ladders, wooden planks and shielded by a series of netting for safety reasons.

There are a number of endangered species of fauna in the park. There is the Diana monkey, Yellow backed duiker, Giant Bongo Antelope, and African elephant. It is also the habitat of over 226 confirmed species of birds which include White – breasted guinea fowl and grey parrot. The park is very rich in butterflies as well.

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These species of Wildlife are of good viewing with the help of binoculars and telescopes and usually visible within the early hours of the day before it gets hot at noon.

THINGS TO DO AT KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

1.Forest walk ~ One can take a walk through the woods and revere nature. The route allows you to admire the evergreen rainforest as well as many species of Wildlife.

2.Hiking and backpacking ~ Taking a hike through the park is definitely an escapade. Tour guides are available to take you down the trails and explore with you.

3.Canopy walkway ~ I guess it’s quite obvious you can’t leave the park without taking a walk on the Canopy walkway. Conquer your fear of heights and take the 7-bridge course, and trust me it’s worth the experience.

4.Camping ~ The park has tree houses which can accommodate about 25 campers for a night – life in the forest. Treat yourself to an adventurous night and listen to folklore of the forest by a bonfire.

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Experience Cape Coast, Ghana

by Kojo Pocu
written by Kojo Pocu

The older traditional names of the city are Oguaa and Kotokuraba (meaning “River of Crabs” or “Village of Crabs”). The Portuguese navigators João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar who sailed past Oguaa in 1471 designated the place Cabo Corso (meaning “short cape”), from which the name Cape Coast derives.

Cape coast, the capital of the central region of Ghana was founded by the people of Oguaa in the central region. It was controlled by various colonial administrations from the 16th Century. It was the seat of the British colonial government in the then Gold Coast until it was moved to Accra in 1877. The land area of Cape Coast is mostly sloppy with hills and valleys. The temperature is humid with the sea breeze providing a cool ambiance. The locals are chiefly involved in fishing and related activities.

Today, Cape Coast is a very popular fishing town with an artsy vibe, fanned by salty sea breezes and kissed by peeling waves. Crumbling colonial buildings line the streets, seabirds prowl the beaches and fishermen cast nets where slave ships once sailed. Many travelers visit Cape Coast to experience the slavery stories. So if you are planning a trip to Cape Coast in Ghana, here are some places you must definitely visit.

Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty “slave castles”, or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese “feitoria” or trading post, established in 1555. However, in 1653 the Swedish Africa Company constructed a timber fort there. It originally was a center for the trade-in timber and gold. It was later used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Most tourists around the world visit the castle to witness the history of great black slavery in west Africa.

  Kakum National Park.

  

This park is built and covers an area of 375 square kilometers (145 sq mi). it was established in the year 1931 as a reserve forest before later in 1992 convicted to a part for tourists. Kakum part is one of the 3 African’s canopy walkway which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest.

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