There are fantastic specimens of centipedes and millipedes that can be found while hiking in Ghana. Some varieties of millipedes secrete toxins through the chitin plates that protect their body and if ingested could prove to be quite serious. One millipede that we came across in Kakum National Park during a guided was nearly 6 inches long. The tour started in Mosomogor, an isolated rural community that host eco-tourist attractions. The community members of Mosomogor have constructed a tree canopy platform on which visitors can camp through the night in the jungle. Additionally, Mosomogor is home to the Bamboo Orchestra which offers an incredible chance to see a blend of traditional and contemporary dancing and to hear traditional instrumentation. As well, other millipedes and centipedes were found at Kintampo waterfalls, Wli waterfalls and on the Helekpe mountain hike.
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