Despite a rich cultural fabric, the truth is most tourists go to East Africa mostly for its animal life. That said, some West African countries are increasing conservation efforts and enticing visitors to game parks. Elephants, antelope, leopards, buffaloes, monkeys and a rich birdlife are present - but, except for birds or various types of monkeys, require effort and patience to spot. Others of this ilk are generally lower and much like regular boardwalks. Only one person is allowed on a bridge at a time.
Walkers wait between sections on tiny platforms attached to tree trunks.
Experts selected trees able to support walkways and remain undamaged. Champion Canadian archers shot steel darts into the trunks. Bridges swayed and ropes screamed in protest as I crossed, pausing to watch unusual birds, a family of monkeys swinging effortlessly between bridges to trees and a four- metre African python slide into thick foliage. On jungle walks to and from the bridges raconteur rangers describe bird and animal life - as well as revealing traditional Ghanaian medications using the rainforest vegetation. THE END Chris Pritchard , 2001.