The rainforest and other Abrafo, Ghana Things to Do Tips

The primary vegetation in Kakum is moist, semi-deciduous forest – popularly known as a rain forest. The forest is the most extensive rainforest habitat in Ghana with the number of plant species exceeding 200!

The vegetation can be divided into five different tiers:

1. The forest floor, which is sparsely vegetated and dominated by herbaceous plants.
2. A layer of shrubs r4eaching a height of about 4m
3. Tress with large spreading crowns, up to about 18m in height
4. The main canopy of the bigger trees, which form the ‘roof’ of the rainforest, at about 40m
5. The protruding trees above the main canopy, most of which are very old, and some reaching as much as 75m in height

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The walkway was constructed in 1975 and is the only one of its kind in Africa. It is also reputed to have the longest ‘bridge’ in the world at 333m long. There are seven bridges and six platforms to walk across, and they vary in height from 11m to 40m above the ground.

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There is a small exhibition within the Park Head Quarters, showing the wildlife you COULD have seen in the park, what is being done on conservation in the area, as well as explaining about various aspects on general life in Ghana. Worth a visit and there is no additional entrance fee.

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