Kakum National Park, located in Ghana's Central Region, is easily accessible by road from nearby cities like Elmina or Cape Coast. While you can visit the park independently, access to the famous canopy walkway, its main attraction, requires a mandatory park guide for safety and interpretive information, making it a semi-guided experience. The park is open year-round, though the dry season (November-March) offers easier hiking conditions. A visit typically costs around $25-30 USD for international tourists (park entry plus canopy walk fee) and usually lasts 2-4 hours, including the walk to and on the canopy walkway. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking and potentially muddy trails, and bring water, insect repellent, and sun protection for this unique rainforest adventure high above the forest floor.