Ghana · Nature Walks

6-Hour Cape Coast Tour with Kakum Canopy Walk and Castle Visit

6 Hours Round trip from Cape Coast Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the seven-bridge canopy walkway high above Kakum National Park
02 Enjoy a serene hike through one of West Africa's surviving tropical rainforests
03 Visit Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site tied to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
04 See the West African Historical Museum at Cape Coast Castle

Explore the Central Region's gift of nature with a hike through Kakum National Park, including its seven-canopy walkway suspended above the rainforest. Continue to the famous Cape Coast Castle, once a hub of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and learn about this deep and painful history. This half-day experience combines Ghana's natural beauty with one of its most important historical landmarks.

Like Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a poignant memorial to the millions of Africans who were victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Coast, Accra, Kakum National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kakum Rainforest Walk and Cape Coast Castle Visit

Explore Kakum National Park, one of West Africa's surviving tropical rainforests. Its most popular attraction is the Canopy Walkway, made up of seven bridges extending 330 m and hanging 30 m (100 feet) above the forest floor. Enjoy a 2 km nature walk through the forest and discover a wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer.
Later in the day, visit Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653 and later taken over by the British. Like Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a poignant memorial to the millions of Africans who were victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
The castle also houses the West African Historical Museum, established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994.

Where this trip takes you

Canopy Walkway, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle, West African Historical Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cape Coast 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fees

What's Not Included

International flights
All airport departure taxes (international departure taxes to be paid in USD)
Excess baggage charges
Passport and visa fees
Meals not specified in this itinerary
En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements
All drinks except bottled water or soda with meals
Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
Gratuities for tour and site guides and drivers
Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance (optional coverage is highly recommended and can be purchased through your local insurance company)
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights