1-Day Cape Coast and Elmina Tour with Kakum Canopy Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike the canopy walkway across seven bridges in Kakum National Park
• 02 Visit Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as the first trading post in the Gulf of Guinea
• 03 Explore Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site tied to the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
• 04 Discover a tropical rainforest landscape known for nature and wildlife

Take a full-day drive to Cape Coast to explore some of Ghana's most significant natural and historical landmarks. Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest known for its nature and wildlife, and hike along its canopy walkway suspended across seven bridges. Continue to Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle to gain a deeper understanding of the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the region's powerful history.

Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest known for its nature and wildlife, and hike along its canopy walkway suspended across seven bridges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Coast, Accra, Elmina, Kakum National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Accra to Cape Coast, Kakum National Park and Historic Castles

• Depart from Accra and drive towards Cape Coast.
• Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest notable for its nature and wildlife. Hike along the canopy walkway, passing over seven bridges.
• Head to Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as the first trading post in the Gulf of Guinea. It later became one of the most critical stops on the route of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
• See Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest commercial forts built by European traders for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Native Africans may offer

1

Day 01

Accra to Cape Coast, Kakum National Park and Historic Castles

• Depart from Accra and drive towards Cape Coast.
• Visit Kakum National Park, a tropical rainforest notable for its nature and wildlife. Hike along the canopy walkway, passing over seven bridges.
• Head to Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as the first trading post in the Gulf of Guinea. It later became one of the most critical stops on the route of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
• See Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest commercial forts built by European traders for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Native Africans may offer a 'Door of Return' ritual at an extra fee.
• Return to Accra. End of the tour services.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified Cape Coast guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle, including fuel

• All entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Any other personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Accra, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.