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The Cape Coast Elmina Castle Kakum and Assin Manso slave river tour is a moderately easy trip. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

2 Days 1 Night Cape Coast Elmina Castle Kakum and Assin Manso Slave River Tour

Transportation
Bus
Departure from
Accra Mall
Tour type
City-Tour
Language
English
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-15
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Minimum Age
5
Maximum Age
85

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This tour provides a profound journey into the haunting history of the slave castles and dungeons, locations that played a pivotal role in the enslavement of countless Africans. As you walk through these historic structures, you’ll gain insight into the harrowing conditions endured within their walls and the heartbreaking stories of those who were captured and transported to distant lands.

Each step through the dimly lit corridors and shadowy chambers invites reflection on a somber past, allowing visitors to connect deeply with the resilience and strength of the human spirit. We will spend the night at a lovely beach resort that provides a variety of meal options for vegetarians, pescatarians, and flexitarians.

This package allows you to relax at the beach resort while also taking part in several activities, making it more than just a day trip back to Accra. Our vehicle is spacious, equipped with air conditioning and seat belts, and is driven with the utmost focus on safety.

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Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation included: An en-suite standard accommodation (beach resort)

Start: Multiple pickup locations offered.

Option 1: Accra International Airport.
Option 2 Accra Mall, Plot C11 Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, Spintex Rd, Accra, Ghana
Contact us directly in case you have any issues.

Hotel pickup offered

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End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Most travelers can participate

This is easy; everyone can participate.

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Highlights

Visit the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park
Go to Kakum National Park to enjoy West Africa's longest rainforest canopy walkway
Visit the Cape Coast and the nearby town of Elmina were significant locations for the human trade
Go to the former slave castle at Cape Coast, built in 1555, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the Elmina Castle which was erected by the Portuguese in 1482

Day 1 :

Stop 1: Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park was one of the largest slave markets for gathering people to sell into slavery during the infamous transatlantic slave trade. It is especially worth seeing as a prelude to viewing Cape Coast Slave Castle since you will be following the route taken by the ancestors of many African Americans... Assin Manso served as the place where slaves had their last bath on their journey. It also has the site where the returned remains of 2 diasporas (Lady Crystal from Jamaica and Carson from New York) were reburied.

Duration: 1 hour

Day 1 :

Stop 2: Kakum National Park

Visit Kakum National Park to enjoy West Africa's longest rainforest canopy walkway. The prominent landscape of the park is tropical forest, accounting for 90% of the park landscape. It is one of three places in Africa that features a canopy walk through the trees. It covers a distance of 1,150 feet (350 m) while connecting through seven different trees.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Day 1 :

Stop 3: Cape Coast

Cape Coast and the nearby town of Elmina were significant locations for the human trade, where millions of Africans were held captive and shipped to America and parts of the world. The Essential Cape Coast City Tour features knowledgeable guides who will lead you on an educational walk, covering local history, festivals, ceremonies, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The Cape Coast Historical Slave Route tour offers an opportunity to explore the region's role in the slave trade. This tour includes visits to several former slave trading posts and homes. With its rich culture and history, a free walking tour in Cape Coast promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 1 hour

Day 2 :

Stop 1: Cape Coast Castle History Experience

The former slave castle at Cape Coast, built 1555, is a UNESCO World Heritage site commemorating a sad history inflicted on Africa...you will be exposed to the activities of the slave trade era and the effects it had on our culture, nations, and humanity as a whole... Those of the African Diaspora may request a 'Door of Return' ceremony (extra fee).

Duration: 1 hour

Day 2 :

Stop 2: Elmina Castle History Experience

Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 in present-day Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea. This attraction will also expose you to the activities of the slave trade era and the effects it had on communities, nations, and humanity as a whole. A walk down the local fishing market in Elmina is also a picturesque fishing town along Ghana's coast.

Duration: 1 hour

2 Days 1 Night Cape Coast Elmina Castle Kakum and Assin Manso Slave River Tour

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