Canopy, Castles & Culture: Kakum, Cape Coast & Elmina Day Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. St. George’s Castle (Elmina Castle), Elmina (1482) Renowned as the first major European construction in tropical Africa, St. George’s Castle, in the town of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana, was founded by the Portuguese in 1482. The site of the Castle was selected by Portuguese navigators, as it was advantageously located at the end of a narrow promontory , a stone’s throw away from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Benya River. The lee of the low headland provided an excellent natural harbour. St George’s Castle or ‘Sao Jorge da Mina’, after the patron-saint of Portugal, as the castle was known to the Portuguese, afforded the Portuguese a trade monopoly in the area, with unrivalled access to the region’s gold. The sheer magnitude of trade volumes resulted in labour challenges, as navies were unable to convey the large quantities of European goods to all markets. The importation of slaves from Benin in exchange for gold and ivory in the early 16th century was the identified.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

2. Kakum National Park

   The Kakum National Park canopy walk is a series of seven suspension bridges spanning 330-350 meters and reaching up to 40 meters high in Ghana's Kakum National Park. It allows visitors to walk among the treetops, providing a unique perspective of the rainforest, though the experience can be daunting for those with a fear of heights. The walk is made of wire ropes, ladders, and wooden planks, and is secured with nets for safety.Length and height: The walkway is approximately 330-350 meters long and can reach heights of up to 40 meters above the forest floor.Structure: It is made of seven suspension bridges, constructed with wire ropes, aluminum ladders, and wooden planks, and is secured by safety netting. Experience: Visitors walk through the rainforest canopy, offering spectacular views of the forest that are not possible from the ground. The bridges can be noisy.Safety: The structure is secured by nets for safety, and maintenance, including regular rope changes.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

3. Cape Coast Castle

   Cape Coast Castle:’Cabo Corso’ means ‘short cape’, is the name the Portuguese settled on for the local settlement within which its trade lodge was built in 1555. Its corruption to ‘Cape Coast’ is now the accepted name of the capital of the Central Region of Ghana. The Swedes, led by Krusenstjerna, however, were the initiators of the permanent structure presently known as Cape Coast Castle. They built a fort in 1653 and named it Carlousburg, after King Charles X of Sweden. Its proximity to St. George’s Castle (Elmina Castle) and its sheltered beach were all forceful ‘pull factors’ for European nations to the Cape Coast. In addition, the immense viability of the area’s trade implied that the ensuing quest for control led to the Swedes having trouble holding on to their fort. It was captured in turn by the Danes and the local chief. Dutch occupation commenced in 1660. Finally, the British fleet, led by Captain Holmes, conquered the fort in 1665 and by 1700, had upgraded it into a castle.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Assin Manso Slave Bath Day-tou

  Assin Manso Slave Bath/castles: The Assin Manso Slave River, often called the “Last Bath”, is where enslaved Africans took their final bath on African soil…. Adult/Senior/ Youth : Assin Manso was a major transit point and slave market where captives rested before being transported to the coast. Duration: 12 hours Bottle of water Pick up from Accra from hotels: Accra → Kasoa → Winneba → Mankessim → Assin Manso → Elmina → Cape Coast → Accra Salon car / mini bus /bues: Depend on the number of people booking. Salon car maximum two - three people. Mini bus - four and above . Pickup included

• Kakum/ castles

  No accommodation Drive : Kakum National Park, Elimina Castle,lunch,cape coast castle Professionalism Duration: 12 hours Bottle of water Pickup from hotels in Accra : Kakum National Park, Elimina Castle,lunch,cape coast castle Salon car/Mini Van : Depends on the bookings, above three persons mini van/bus. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en, fr

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

EAA Tours

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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