Kakum National Park is Ghana's premier wildlife protected area in the forest zone. It is both incredibly biologically diverse, and sacred to local people. Forest elephant, bongo, antelope, and duiker live in the forest, as do seven species of primates, and many other animals. Kakum is most famous for its unforgettable 333m-long tree-top canopy walkway, which is suspended 27m off the ground. There are wooden platforms built around trees for rainforest canopy observation. Early morning canopy walks offer the best chances for wildlife observation, but the forest view in itself is astounding. It is the only such walkway in Africa.

At Kakum you can also take forest nature walks, listen to the dawn bird chorus, take interpretive hikes to learn more about the medicinal and other uses of plants, and visit the award-winning visitors' centre. There are also forest camp sites available. At nearby Jukwa you can visit a traditional craft village.

The 357 sq. km rainforest park is home to 269 species of birds, butterflies, and other insects. Large mixed bird flocks are most often seen (and heard) January through March near Abrafo. On the Antwikwaa road, hawks, kingfishers, bee-eaters and starlings, among others, can be found. Kruwa has fruit trees that in season draw many greenbuls, barbets, tinkerbirds, hornbills, and other birds. Aboabo, a two-hour drive to the park's northwest corner, offers some opportunity to witness flycatchers and eagles.

Kakum is about 30 kilometres north of Cape Coast and makes an excellent day-trip from Cape Coast or Elmina. The less visited Kruwa Camp at the southeast corner can also be apporached from the Kumasi road.