11-Hour Accra to Cape Coast Cultural Experience with Kakum Canopy Walk
Highlights
Accra, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast
nature, photography, walking
Private Tour
11 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Step into everyday Ghanaian life by travelling from Accra to Cape Coast using local transport and cultural insights. Navigate vibrant stations, snack on roadside treats, and journey through changing landscapes with a local guide. Walk high above the rainforest on the Kakum canopy walkway, then explore the emotional history of Elmina and Cape Coast castles. This immersive experience connects travellers to people, places and stories while offering an authentic understanding of Ghana beyond typical sightseeing.
Itinerary
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11-Hour Tour of Accra, Kakum National Park and Cape Coast
- Start Your Journey from Accra to Cape Coast
- Begin the journey from Accra to Cape Coast with a scenic drive lasting approximately three hours.
- Observe changing landscapes as the route transitions from bustling city streets to calm coastal scenery.
- Experience the Adventure of Kakum National Park
- Visit Kakum National Park, home to Ghana’s famous canopy walkway suspended high above towering trees.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the rainforest during this thrilling experience.
- Traverse the seven connected bridges while taking in the park’s rich biodiversity and lush greenery.
- Discover the History of Elmina Castle
- Visit St George’s Castle, also known as Elmina Castle, the first European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Learn about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade while exploring preserved slave dungeons.
- Gain insight into the lives and stories of those who passed through the castle’s historic gates.
- Explore Cape Coast Castle and Township
- Continue the historical journey with a visit to Cape Coast Castle.
- Explore the slave dungeons and museum while learning about Cape Coast as Ghana’s first capital city.
- Reflect on powerful moments where history comes vividly to life.
- Drive Back to Accra
- Conclude the journey with a return drive to Accra.
- Reflect on the day’s cultural, historical and emotional experiences along the way.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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