Kenneth Akufo Asare: The man behind the Kakum National Park canopy walkways and others in Ghana
If you love adventure and nature, you may have encountered one of the most unique installations in Ghana’s tourism landscape.
With a focus on engineering, Kenneth Akufo Asare is the genius behind the breathtaking canopy walkways at the Kakum National Park, Legon Botanical Gardens, Kintampo Waterfalls, as well as other installations in Akosombo, Tema, Bunso, and beyond Ghana.
Kenneth Asare’s incredible work has not only changed Ghana’s tourism scene, but has also provided exciting experiences for eco-tourism that have drawn visitors from near and far.
His influence extends beyond his engineering accomplishments, as Kenneth Asare has passed on his knowledge to his children and the next generation, teaching them how to construct canopy walkways and zip lines.
During an interview with ghanaremembers.com, Kenneth Akufo Asare recounted how he became the creator of Ghana’s renowned canopy walkways after Ato Austin, a PNDC political figure, was inspired by a similar structure in Malaysia.
He shared that Austin invited Canadian specialists to bring the concept to Ghana, leading to the construction of the first canopy walkway in September 1994, which was completed in 1995.
In addition to his remarkable works, Kenneth Asare is the creator of canopy walkways in Nigeria’s Kwara State. He also developed the Peninsula Walkway in Akosombo, completed in December 2019, which he proudly calls the longest walkway in West Africa.
His dedication to his craft and commitment to his family’s legacy make him a prominent figure in Ghana’s tourism and adventure industry.
See the post and some of his works below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
