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Kakum and the Assin Attandanso reserves constitute
a twin National Park and Resource Reserve. It was
gazetted in 1991 and covers an area of about 350
km2 of the moist evergreen forest zone. The emergent
trees are exceptionally high with some reaching
65 meters. The reserve has a varied wildlife with
some 40 species of larger mammals, including elerpahnats,
bongo, red riverhog, seven primates and four squirrels.
Bird life is also varied. About 200 species are
known to occur in the reserve and include 5 hornbil
species, frazer-eagle owl, African grey and Senegal
parrots. To date, over 400 species butterflies have
been recorded. The Kakum National Park is about
the most developed and subscribed eco-tourism site
among the wildlife conservation areas.
Walking trials, viewing platform
A visitor center have been established.
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