ADOWA GHANA NATURAL HERITAGE TOUR The Natural Heritage of Ghana comprises features related to the natural environment and ecology. It includes attractions such as national parks and game reserves, wildlife, waterfalls, beaches, lakes, Botanical gardens, a range of vegetation types, Ramsar (Wetlands) sites, mountains, caves and more. All these features or part of them could be accessed and enjoyed in a warm tropical climate with scenic sunset beauty in Ghana.

ABURI BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR

Aburi Botanical Gardens was started by the British first as a Sanatorium or health resort for recuperating colonial officers, on account of its pleasant mountain weather. It later became an agricultural station with plants from around the tropical world. It opened to the public in 1890. Represented are 375 species of plants including some endangered species, all arranged on beautifully manicured lawns spread over 30 acres.

You will see also plants from Australia and the herbarium with tropical medicinal plants. Enjoy a spectacular view of the garden lawns, rare cycads, cacti, and epiphytes. There is also a commemorative lawn with trees planted by world-renowned dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales, Presidents and many others.

STARTING POINT Reception point of the Botanical Garden where guests are given a brief history of the garden followed by a tour through the various lawns. ROUTE Walk through the Royal Palm avenue, the flowerly lovers' lane, and cocoa plot, then down to the nurseries and a herbarium, which is full of several labeled tropical medicinal plants. DURATION: 2-3 Hours

KAKUM TOUR

Located in the Kakum National Park is the first forest Canopy Walkway in Africa opened in 1995, and one of only four in the world. Kakum National Park covers about 372km of moist rainforest in the Central Region of Ghana. This park is habitat to 40 species of larger mammals, e.g. forest elephant, red river hog, and seven primates. About 300 species of birds, prominent among which are five hornbill species. The Frazer Eagle Owl, African Grey and Senegal parrots can be seen in this park in addition to an amazing profusion of butterflies.

TARGET The young and adventurous with desire to explore tropical rainforest and its amazing diversity of tropical plants and wildlife. IDEAL TIME OF VISIT All year round THEME Tropical plants, tropical birds, butterflies and larger mammals. INFORMATION You will see on this trail, tropical rain forest plants, medicinal plants, several species of birds and butterflies and enjoy spectacular views from the forest canopy level.

Kakum National Park home to the first forest canopy walkway in Africa.

	STARTING POINT Kakum National Park visitor Reception Center where guests are received and given initial briefing by ranger guides of the Wildlife Division. ROUTE Walking tour through the tropical rain forest, including a daring walk on series of suspended walkways high among the tree canopies and also the shady paths along the Kuntan Trail.
A parrot in the Kakum Park

DURATION: 1½ to 2 Hours

MOLE PARK TOUR

Created in the 1950s by the British Colonial Government, Mole has a wide range of mammalian species and numerous birds including seasonal migrants from Europe. It covers 4,840 sq km of undulating terrain in the northern region of Ghana.

TARGET: Ideal for visitors of all ages, especially wildlife enthusiasts. IDEAL TIME OF VISIT Between November and April. THEME Wildlife conservation
	Baboons in the Mole Park

INFORMATION
Easily the best place to observe large mammals in West Africa: such as elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes, monkeys and other fauna like, crocodiles and birds in their natural habitat.

STARTING POINT The Motel grounds where all guests are welcomed to the Park. ROUTE Guests are led deeper into the Park by wildlife ranger-guides along 18km viewing road either on foot or in 4x4 vehicles. The less adventurous may relax by the swimming pool and watch the elephants and other animals from a distance.

BEST VIEWING TIME
Dawn or dusk when most animals come out to feed.

DURATION: Flexible

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VOLTA LAKE CRUISE	AKAA WATERFALLS
Dodi Princess on Lake Volta

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