KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

For lovers of wild life and natural conservation, one place you will love to visit in Ghana is the Kakum National Park. This park covers an area of 375 square kilometers (145 sq mi) and it is the only park in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 meters (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest. Some of the animals you will see include:

• Forest elephant
• Forest buffalo
• Civets
• Cats
• antelopes
• hogs
• Giant pangolins
• Crocodiles
• Tortoise
• Many different types of birds

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TRAVEL TO GHANA AND SEE!

One of the places you will enjoy visiting is Ghana, a country located on the West Coast of Africa. It has one of the most thriving democracies on the continent. It shares boundaries with Togo to the east, la Cote d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and the Gulf of Guinea, to the south. Ghana was formerly called the "Gold Coast" by the British when they colonized it. Ghana has ten regions which each have their own culture, customs, food and festivals. There are many places to visit. The regions are very diverse, but I will begin with the west coast.

About The West Coast

The West Coast of Ghana covers about 172-kilometer (106.9 miles) coastline of sandy beaches, rivers, lagoons, crocodile ponds, forests, plantations, stilt village, forts, and rich ethnic culture. Some are safe for swimming and surfing. The coastline is lined with coconut-palm trees that merging seamlessly with mangrove vegetation, high evergreen forest reserves, and diverse wildlife. Cape Three Points is at the southernmost tip of Ghana. 

Cape Three Points

At Cape Three Points, you will find an eighty-four year old lighthouse. Its beach is one of the most beautiful along Ghana’s West Coast. It is surrounded by Ghana’s only coastal rain forest reserve and many rolling hills. This village offers places of relaxation at the beach, hiking, exploration of its  present culture and colonial past. I you take a drive to Cape Three Points, you will pass through several rural communities, oil palm plantations and an extensive rubber plantation. This was originally planted by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, some fifty years ago. You will view at first hand how fresh rubber is collected from the rubber trees, before being part-processed in Ghana and shipped to Europe. If you are lucky enough, you might run into a group of monkeys. If not, you will still be able to see a wide variety of trees, birds and butterflies that inhabit this area.

Things you can do or enjoy at Cape Three Points:

• Climb the solar-powered 1925 lighthouse and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, amid commentary supplied by the affable lighthouse caretaker. 
• You can relax, sunbathe or have a picnic beside the lighthouse, while enjoying the sound of the waves lapping against the rocks. 
• Enjoy the site of the remains of the old 1875 lighthouse situated in the southern point of the peninsula. 
• It is a fantastic place to admire the landscape, and even catch a glimpse of the whales (August-February), and dolphins (July-November) that use this sea route during their migration. You may also see a squirrel or two frolicking around. The lighthouse is open to the public, all days of the week: the caretaker will give you a tour.
• With a trained local tour guide, you can tour Cape Three Points village (also known as ‘Atinkyin’) for an encounter with local community life.
•  View the traditional livelihood activities of this fishing and farming community, and see the fascinating traditional architecture featuring mud, bamboo and palm. 
• You may be fortunate to chance upon the week-long Kundum festival (held between September and October), a naming ceremony, funeral ceremony, or puberty rites.
• Relax or sunbathe at the pristine coconut-fringed  golden sandy beaches further east and west of Cape Three Points. Any swimming must be done with caution, as the waters can be dangerous.
• Hike into the lush green Cape Three Points Forest Reserve, trekking through the forest trails to explore the rich biodiversity of this tropical rainforest. 
• Enjoy the identification of the flora, and learn about the various medicinal plant applications. 
• Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of local wildlife, especially the monkeys: the best time to view them is in the mornings and late evenings.
• Hike from Old Akwidaa, to see the foundation of a merchant’s attempt to build a fort.
• Walk to the picturesque fishing village of Akwidaa. Be prepared: it’s a one-and-a-half hour walk to Akwidaa, either way. When the sun is scorching, this can be gruelling exercise. Do wear a hat, and take some water with you. If you still want to go to Akwidaa, but don’t want to hike, you can take a tro-tro (private bus/van) to Akwidaa, or better still, ride on a bicycle (if you can).
• If you want to go on a very long walk, you can walk to Princess Town, and tour the Brandenburg-built Fort Gross Friedrichsburg.
• Join experienced fisher folk on a high sea fishing expedition in a wooden dugout canoe with outboard motor. The fishermen go to sea every day except Thursday (when tradition forbids them from doing so). End your day by eating a meal on the beach, made from the catch of the day.
• View the nocturnal nesting of the endangered sea turtles. Their peak season is from October to December each year, although they may arrive any time between August and March. Help protect the turtles, by helping the turtle hatchlings get into the sea safely, keeping them from poachers and predators.
• Eat locally made fufu (large dumplings made from pounded cassava and plantain), kenkey (steamed balls of fermented corn, wrapped in banana leaves), gari (roasted cassava grits), yaka yaka (flattened gari), boiled cassava, and boiled plantain. These starchy and grainy foods are mostly eaten with bare hands, and served with delicious stews and soups. While you’re at it, try the fresh and dry fish products of Cape Three Points.

WELCOME

There is nothing more enjoyable than traveling around the world to explore and admire the wonderful works of nature. There are unique places of interest in many parts of the world that would leave a memorable impression on you for the rest of your lives. This blog will explore some of these places and I hope it will excite you to pack up your luggage, get set, and then go!

TRAVEL AND SEE!