Birding tour to Kakum National Park
Birding Tour at Kakum National Park | ||||
Two days at Kakum National Park, permitting extended hiking and birding as well as a private experience on the canopy walkway in the early morning to witness the rainforest canopy before the crowds arrive. Also includes a visit to a stingless bee facility, the World Heritage Site of Cape Coast castle, and late afternoon birding along the Densu River near Accra. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the date. | |||
Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
Stingless Bees, Kakum National Park, Forest Birding | ||||
Pick-up | Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice. | |||
Day 1 | Scenic drive along the coast, passing lagoons, beaches, villages & forests. | |||
Kakum | Visit a stingless bee facility before arriving at Kakum National Park. | |||
Kakum is Ghana's most significant birding park, with over 266 species including | ||||
Estimated | white-breasted guinea fowl, African grey parrot, and nine species of hornbill. | |||
Drive time | Enjoy a two hour trail hike on the forest floor, where you will see birds, | |||
3¾ hours | butterflies and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forest's secretive mammals. | |||
Continue to your hotel near Kakum. Walking along the country road can be rewarding. | ||||
Overnight at a deluxe resort near Kakum National Park. | ||||
Canopy Walkway, Forest Hike, Cape Coast Castle, Densu River | ||||
Drop-Off | Early visit to the forest canopy walkway before the park opens to experience the | |||
Day 2 | walkway without the crowds. There are 7 segments, totaling 360 meters in length. | |||
Accra | At 40 meters high, this is the best opportunity to view the upper and lower canopies. | |||
Take an extended ground hike for lower-story and ground-dwelling species. | ||||
Estimated | The Sun Bird Trail allows you to experience 3 different ecosystems: | |||
Drive time | rainforest, a secondary forest and pond environment with a birding expert. | |||
3¾ hours | Tour historic Cape Coast castle and visit the beach before departing for Accra. | |||
Densu River in suburban Accra for late afternoon sightings (birding expert extra here). | ||||
Drop at location of your choice in Accra. | ||||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | € $ £ | |||
No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
Cost € | Number of travelers | No meals | With Meals | |
per person | 1 | €576 | €609 | |
2 - 5 | €452 | €488 | ||
6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees. | ||||
Oct-2024 | Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions. | |||
Invite your friends & family: | ||||
Next Steps | ||||
Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
Enter Booking Form. Make Payment. | ||||
Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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