Kakum National Park is a well-known rainforest reserve in Ghana’s Central Region famous for its rich biodiversity and the iconic canopy walkway that offers visitors a unique treetop experience above the forest. Connect on Thrugh to explore this unforgettable nature destination.
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Kakum began life as the Kakum Forest Reserve in 1931, protecting the headwaters of the Kakum River until local communities—rather than the central wildlife service—pushed to elevate it to National Park status in 1992. The park’s signature 350-metre canopy walkway, engineered in 1995 by a Ghanaian–Canadian team, turned Kakum into one of West Africa’s most visited attractions, while its 375 km² of Upper-Guinean rainforest now shelter Ghana’s densest population of forest elephants and have earned the site a place on UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage List.
entrance Fee
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opening Hours
06:00 – 16:00 daily (last entry 15:30)
bathrooms
Flush toilets at visitor centre; pit latrine at tree-house camp
accessibility
Not wheelchair-friendly – 20-min uphill trail plus steep stairs to walkway
parking
On-site car park, GHS 5 per vehicle
guided Tours
Mandatory; depart about every 30 min 08:00-15:30; canopy walk 45-60 min
photography
Allowed with paid permit; no drones
wifi
None
souvenir Shop
Gift & Craft Shop at Visitor Centre
food Drinks
Two basic cafés + coconut & snack vendors in car park
child Friendly
Yes – mini canopy & play area, but heights may scare toddlers
average Visit Duration
1-3 hours (canopy, museum, café)
intensity
Moderate – humid, uneven trail, 40 m high bridges
best Time To Visit
07:00-10:00 to dodge crowds and heat
payment Methods
Cash,Mobile Money (limited)
dress Code
Sturdy shoes, breathable clothes, insect repellent
overnight Treehouse
Book ahead; mattresses + mosquito nets, no electricity
last Entry
15:30
8JW8+HFF Kakum National Park, Odumase Abrafo, Ghana
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