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.
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Overnight &
Drive Time
Stingless Bees, Kakum National Park, Forest Birding
Pick-upMorning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice.
Day 1Scenic drive along the coast, passing lagoons, beaches, villages & forests.
KakumVisit 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 timeEnjoy 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-OffEarly 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.
AccraAt 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.
EstimatedThe Sun Bird Trail allows you to experience 3 different ecosystems:
Drive time   rainforest, a secondary forest and pond environment with a birding expert.
3¾ hoursTour 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.

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Price

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Cost €Number of travelersNo mealsWith Meals
per person1€576€609
2 - 5€452€488
6 or morePlease inquire for groups of 6 or more.
Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees.
Oct-2024Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
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2-day Tour