Cape Coast

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park - The Assin Manso Slave Camp is a significant historical location where visitors learn about the slaves who passed through the camp for their final bath before being auctioned and sent to the slave forts. Those not chosen were sometimes executed and buried together. This sacred site is believed to be inhabited by the spirits of many ancestors, whose presence can be felt.

Cape Coast Castle - Cape Coast Castle is among the largest castles constructed by European powers in present-day Ghana. It originated as a trading lodge built by the Portuguese in 1555 on the Gold Coast, later known as Cape Coast. In 1653, after Sweden’s conquest, the Swedish Africa Company built a permanent wooden fortress for trading timber and gold. A decade later, the Danes took control and rebuilt the fort in stone. The fort subsequently changed hands among various foreign powers.

Cape Coast

Kakum National Park - Established in 1932, Kakum National Park is a haven for nature enthusiasts. It consists mainly of untouched virgin rainforest and is one of Ghana’s renowned national parks. The park safeguards the plant and animal treasures of the African tropical forest. Visitors can enjoy self-guided day hikes along trails where they might spot some of the over 200 bird species, including parrots, bee-eaters, blue plantain-eaters, hornbills, and kingfishers. The dense vegetation shelters globally endangered species like the forest elephant and bongo, the largest forest antelope, along with various monkey species. The Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, offers a breathtaking treetop view of the forest.

Elmina Castle - Established by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast), Elmina Castle was the first trading post on the Gulf of Guinea, making it the oldest European building south of the Sahara. Initially a trade settlement, it later became a crucial stop on the Atlantic slave trade route.

• Entrance fees to tour sites
• One Night Accommodation
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
• Fuel charge and Taxes
• Local Transportation
• Guide Support

• International Airfare
• Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
• Meals

This tour guides participants through some of Ghana’s most renowned fishing communities. Visitors will explore the slave castles, including the Elmina Castle, the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. The journey also includes exciting outdoor activities in the Kakum Forest. Additionally, this tour offers a chance to gain insights into Ghana’s political history and the legacy of slavery.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.