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Kakum National Park

Cape Coast, Ghana
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Cape Coast
Type: National Parks
Activities: Walking, Birdwatching
Owner description: This forested parkland makes for a great day hike with fantastic views, especially from the wooden suspension bridges that soar a hundred feet... more » Owner description: This forested parkland makes for a great day hike with fantastic views, especially from the wooden suspension bridges that soar a hundred feet overhead. « less
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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We took a cab to the Kakum National Park Canopy Walk and had him wait for us at a cost of 50 cedis, which was well worth it. We didn't have to wait long before we were began the hike towards the 7 bridges that make up the canopy walk. It is a guided tour up the hill, which I... More

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Abuja, Nigeria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

I visited with family, and we all really enjoyed the canopy walkway and walking through the forest. The visitors centre is a little outdated but par for the course in this part of the world. Being up high in the forest is a fantastic feeling, and the groups when we went were small and well organised and the guide interesting.... More

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Accra, Ghana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I took my nine year old son to visit the infamous canopy walk. We left Accra on a Thursday at 7am and arrived at the park at 10am. The roads are good for the first two hours of the drive and get pretty bumpy after, but overall not a bad drive. Arrive early as it gets hot quickly. The entrance... More

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Peterborough
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The best National Park in Ghana with fantastic birdlife and a amazing canopy walkway. Do not use if you are afraid of heights but if it`s birdlife your after then it`s a must.

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

From arriving, booking in, looking around the museum and reading about the history of the site a sense of peace and the guide that took us was well informed and explained all the facts of the site.

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Lagos, Nigeria
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3 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Had fun doing the canopy walk-well my blood pressure disagrees.lol. The tour guide-Prince, was knowledgeable and pleasant. Didn't get to see lots of animals though, just the occasional bird and insect.

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Carlow, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

While volunteering in Cape Coast we had been told about Kakum National Park and from the minuit I heard about it I was dying to go! We were given a small talk about the forest and the animals but to be honest I wasn't really listening I just couldn't wait to get on the bridges, I originally thought it was... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

I did NOT anticipate being scared on this canopy walk, but I was! It was really high and the bridges I'm sure are fine (we didn't die, lol) but they seemed rickety and worn and I kept imagining falling over them into the trees below :) A must-see if you are in the area!

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Otley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

Don't miss this place. The seven aerial rope bridges make it a visit to remember; video it and get the jungle sounds. It's well organised as well!

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Miami, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Kakum National Park is a bit ramshackle by international standards but it does show some efforts at maintenance. There are recycle trash bins but no one complains if guests don't use them and there needs to be a greater effort to keep the place clean. The gift shop is small though the real disappointment is how bored and unfriendly the... More

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