The best months to visit Kakum National Park are Nov – Mar. Dry season, best canopy conditions.
Quick facts
Currency GHS (Cedi) Cash only at the park
Language English / Fante English spoken by park guides
Timezone GMT (UTC+0) No DST
Best Months Nov – Mar Dry season, best canopy conditions
Daily Budget ~$20–50 USD Budget to mid-range
Visa Visa required E-visa available for most nationalities
When to go
Walk 40 metres above the rainforest floor on Ghana's famous canopy walkway: 375 square kilometres of tropical forest with 300+ bird species and extraordinary biodiversity.
Getting Around in Kakum National Park
- Kakum is 30km north of Cape Coast: shared taxis (5 GHS) or charter taxis (50–80 GHS return) from Cape Coast
- The park has no internal transport. All exploration is on foot with a guide
- From Accra, it is about 3.5 hours by road via Cape Coast
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Kakum National Park travel guide.
Timezone: GMT (UTC+0) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kakum National Park?
The best months to visit Kakum National Park are Nov – Mar (Dry season, best canopy conditions), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Kakum National Park budget breakdown.
