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7 - 11 hours
Daily Tour
100 people
English
Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Ghana on a Cape Coast day tour from Accra. Visit key sites like Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, the Assin Manso Slave River site, and Kakum National Park for a day filled with culture, history, and adventure.
The Cape Coast day tour begins at Cape Coast Castle, one of Ghana’s most important landmarks. Step inside to learn about the painful history of the transatlantic slave trade. Walk through the well-preserved dungeons and fortifications, and hear stories of those who were enslaved here. Your guide will share moving details about the castle’s dark past, offering a deep understanding of this tragic chapter in history.
Next, visit Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It’s one of the oldest European buildings in sub-Saharan Africa. During your visit, you’ll learn about the castle’s role in the slave trade and its historical significance. This experience provides insight into both Ghana’s and the world’s history.
After Elmina, travel to the Assin Manso Slave River site, where enslaved Africans were bathed before being marched to the coast for shipment. The Assin Manso Slave River site includes a memorial to honor those who suffered here. It’s a powerful stop that deepens your understanding of the transatlantic slave trade. The Assin Manso experience is both sobering and educational, offering visitors a chance to reflect on this painful history.
Finally, head to Kakum National Park, a short drive from Cape Coast. The park is home to a lush rainforest and diverse wildlife. Walk along the famous canopy walkway, suspended high above the forest floor. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical rainforest, making it a highlight of the Cape Coast day tour.
This guided Cape Coast day tour from Accra offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and nature. Whether exploring the emotional history of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, or the Assin Manso Slave River site, or experiencing the beauty of Kakum National Park, this tour is a must for anyone visiting Ghana. Don’t miss the chance to explore these iconic sites and learn about Ghana’s past and natural wonders.
Ghana’s most visited attraction site, tucked away with the Kakum Rainforest is the amazing canopy walkway suspended 40m above ground level, which offers a fascinating and beautiful perspective of the forest and Wildlife.
The Cape Coast Castle is one of the biggest castles still standing in Ghana today which was constructed by European forces, On a portion of the Gold Coast that subsequently came to be known as the Cape Coast, it all started as a Portuguese trade lodge built in 1555. The Swedish Africa Company built a permanent wooden stronghold in 1653 to facilitate the trading of gold and lumber after Sweden conquered the Cape Coast. The regional office of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board is located there, and it is currently a historical museum with a gift shop selling Ghanaian arts and crafts.
So Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) was the name given to Elmina Castle by the Portuguese in 1482 when they erected it in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle is the oldest European structure still standing below the Sahara because it was the first trading post ever constructed on the Gulf of Guinea. It was initially founded as a trading colony but eventually developed into one of the most significant sites along the path of the Atlantic slave trade. A significant portion of Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde" was filmed at Elmina Castle, which is now a well-known historical landmark. It serves as a stark reminder of the history of the slave trade and is a very sought-after destination for African American travelers hoping to connect with their heritage.
The Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River also called Nnonkonsuo or Donkor Nsuo was one of the slave markets for gathering indigenes during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It is located in the Central Region of Ghana, forty kilometers along the Cape Coast-Kumasi highway
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