Ghana's Natural World
Kakum National Park –Central Region
The most famous park in Ghana was established in 1990 and extends over 350 sq km. The forest reserves with its vegetation are also unusual for its proximity to the cost. Located 30 km north from Cape Coast, it has a jungle elephants and other rare animals such as civet cats, jungle, bongos, jungle Boers, Mona and Diana Monkeys. The most prominent feature of this park is the rainfall canopy walk
Shai Hills Reserve- Greater Accra
It’s a conservation of flat grasslands, forest thickets, intriguing rock formations and rocky hills located just 50 km Northeast from Accra on the highway to Akosombo.Accessable to Hikers, Campers and Vehicles. There are Baboons, Monkeys, Antelops, Drikers, Wartdogs, and Wildcats. Exploring the caves and rock climbing’s has uncovered traces of ancient dwellings on the rocky hilltop
Aburi Botanical Garden- Eastern Region
The Botanical Garden, established in 1890, contains a wide collection of tropical trees and plants from various countries. There are a number of unexceptional large trees ,the site attraction is the 200 year old silk cotton tree Lady Knutsford, named after the wife of the British Governor who established the Garden.
Kalakpa Game Production Reserve- Volta Region
The 1000 sq km reserve in the Volta Region contains dense jungle and abundant wildlife including Buffaloes. The villagers at Abutia kloe are interesting and relaxation huts for tourists and visitors where they sit with you to tell you more about the existence of the Buffaloes. They even provide cooks and organize activities for which tourists are always welcomed to join.
Wli Waterfalls- Volta Region
The highest waterfalls in Ghana, also known asAgumatsa waterfalls its located south of Afegame village 15 km east of Hohoe
Mole National Pack
Located near Damongo, Mole is the only park in Ghana fully equipped to facilitate tourist and where game viewing is guaranteed. A viewing platform provides tourist with panoramic and close-up views of the park. Available at Mole National Park are 93 species of mammals , 9 species of amphibians and 33 species of reptiles.egs are lions, elephants, leopards, pythons and porcupines. |