Embarking on a holiday needs much preparation, particularly if it involves the entire family. Apart from the preparations, there is the need to know the cost involved or how much one is likely to incur when embarking on a trip to relax. One such popular destination for families and nature lovers is Kakum National Park, where  tourists visit to relax in a serene environment. If you are wondering or asking yourself, “How much does it cost to go to Kakum National Park?” Then, this article is for you because we will explain to you the cost involved in visiting this great site even on a moderate budget. 

Kakum National Park is a UNESCO protected site that encompasses an area of 375 square kilometers and is situated in the Central Region of Ghana’s coastline region.  Those who want to experience nature in a serene environment, such as nature lovers, photographers, individuals, and families, will find this park ideal.

Camping in a tree house is a great way to watch animals at night for an affordable price for nature lovers. The park is also popular with locals as well as tourists, hikers, botanists, and bird watchers from around the world. The canopy walk at the park is not just safe, but also easy to walk on while viewing the park from elevated heights. 

The costs covered does not take into consideration the travel costs of persons to the park since people troop in from all over the world to the park. However the cost of moving from the nations capital to the park does not cost more than GH¢ 100.

Camping Cost.

Ghanaian adults pay up to GH¢ 50 to camp in the park, while non Ghanaians pay up to GH¢70. For children, Ghanaians pay up to GH¢ 22 and GH¢40 for non-Ghanaian children. 

Canopy Walk

Using the canopy walk cost GH¢25 and GH¢60 for Ghanaian adults and no-Ghanaians respectively. For Ghanaian students, an amount of GH¢ 13 and GH¢6 is charge among Ghanaian tertiary and secondary students respectively while non-Ghanaian students are charged an amount of GH¢40 at all levels

Photography

For still camera, an amount of GH¢400 is charged, while motion camera is charged GH¢1000. Managers of the park can be contacted for commercial photography or video shots.

Birdwatching costs GH¢40 and GH¢90 for Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians respectively.

There are other rates charged at the park such as car rentals and special arrangements requested by person that wants them. All this comes at a special cost to those interested. Due to the instability of the local currency, these rates may go up upon review by management of the park.

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