Full-Day Kakum National Park Tour with Cape Coast Castle

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the lush tropical rainforest of Kakum National Park
• 02 Walk the famous canopy walkway high above the forest floor
• 03 Discover Ghana's history at Cape Coast Castle and its museum
• 04 Learn about the transatlantic slave trade through guided storytelling

Discover Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Castle on a full-day journey through Ghana's rich nature and history. Walk beneath towering rainforest trees or cross the thrilling canopy walkway suspended above the forest floor, and learn about medicinal plants and wildlife along the way. Continue to Cape Coast Castle and its museum for guided insight into the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting global impact. This experience combines preserved heritage landscapes with meaningful stories shared responsibly by expert local guides.

Experience the exciting canopy walkway suspended 40 metres above the forest floor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Coast, Accra, Kakum National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kakum Rainforest and Cape Coast Castle Experience

• Drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom towards Kakum National Park.
• Explore one of West Africa's surviving tropical rainforests with rich biodiversity.
• Choose a 2 km guided nature walk to learn about exotic plants and their medicinal values.
• Experience the exciting canopy walkway suspended 40 metres above the forest floor.
• Enjoy time for lunch at the park, featuring local African cuisine at your own expense.
• Continue to Cape Coast for a guided visit to one of Ghana's historic forts and slave dungeons.
• Explore Cape Coast Castle and learn about the transatlantic slave trade and its global impact.
• Visit the West African Historical Museum housed within the castle.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a private air-conditioned coach

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Cape Coast, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.