Ghana is among the top tourist destinations in Africa. The country is blessed with many natural treasures, among them popular national parks. Tourism in Ghana is growing rapidly because of the peace in the country and the friendly nature of Ghanaians. Ghana has many national parks, and choosing which one to visit can be a challenge. In this article, we have highlighted the three best national parks for Safari drives in Ghana.
Kakum National Park
Kakum national park is one of the most popular national parks in Ghana. It is located in the coastal region of Ghana. Kakum was established as a reserve in 1931 before becoming a national park in 1992. Visiting Kakum, you will have a fantastic experience because it is one of the only three places in Africa where you can get a canopy walkway. Kakum national park is famous for rare animals such as forest buffalo, forest elephants, red river hogs, forest squirrels, and many other animals. The national park is also famous for over 260 species of birds. The main activities in Kakum national park include bird watching tours, canopy walkways, medical plant tours, and forest walks.
Mole National Park
Mole national park is the largest national park in Ghana. It will take you about 10 hours to drive from Accra to Mole national park. However, you can fly to Tamale Airport, which is nearer to the national park. Mole has many popular animals such as hippos, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, among many others. Enjoy the fantastic game drives, bird watching, and walking safaris in Mole national park.
Bui National Park
Bui national park is a wildlife-protected area. Bui is located in the woodland savanna zone and has gallery forests along river sources. This national park was established in 1971 and has been famous for Hippopotamus in the Black Volta River. Visiting this park, you will have an amazing Baboon experience. The ideal time to visit this national park is during the dry season when water levels are low to make it easier to spot hippos. Many activities happen in this park, including wildlife viewing, hiking, canoe safaris, and village interaction.
