1 Day Advantageous trip To Cape Coast And Elmina

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Stop At: Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast Ghana

Cape Coast Castle is one of the largest of the castles built by European powers in today Ghana. It began as a trade lodge constructed by the Portuguese in 1555 on a part of the Gold Coast, which later became known as the Cape Coast. In 1653, following Sweden’s conquest of the Cape Coast, the Swedish Africa Company constructed a permanent wooden fortress for trade in timber and gold. It is open to the public and is currently a historical museum with Ghanaian arts and crafts gift shop, and it is the regional headquarters of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Elmina Castle, Elmina Ghana

Elmina Castle was established by Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, so is the oldest European building in existence below the Sahara. It was first established as a trade settlement but later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade. Today Elmina Castle is a popular historical site, and was a major filming location for Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde". It is an extremely popular destination for African American tourists seeking to connect with their heritage and a powerful reminder of the history of the slave trade.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Ghana

Kakum National Park is a dense tropical rain forest in southern Ghana. The forest is home to over 40 species of larger mammals including forest elephants, forest buffalo, Mona-meerkats and civets. The bird life is fantastic as well with over 250 species living in the forest.

The highlight of any visit to Kakum is a stroll on the Canopy Walkway that is built 30 meters above ground, crosses several bridges and is over 1000 feet (350 m) in length. The canopy walkway offers a unique viewing perspective of the wildlife and unique plants of the forest.

Duration: 1 hour

Departure Point :

Oxford Street, Oxford St, Accra, Ghana
Traveler pickup is offered
We also pick up Tourists at their own destination. Airports

• Kotoka Airport, Accra Ghana

Departure Time :

6:30 AM

Return Detail :

Returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup :

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.