Accra: 3-Day Kumasi, Cape Coast and Elmina Tour
ID: GYG1035998-1597321
Category:
Country: Ghana
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the great culture and history of the Ashantis, the slave trade at Elmina, and Cape Coast on a 3-day tour from Accra. Visit the Manhyia Palace, Cape Coast Castle, and the slave river site etc.
Day 1: Depart from Accra and take a 6-hour drive to Kumasi. Embark on a city tour to the Manhyia Palace, the Art Centre, the Prempeh Museum, Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, and the Military Museum. Check in to your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Depart for Elmina via the Assin Manso Slave River site, where the enslaved had their last bath in African waters before being locked up at the slave castles in wait for shipment. Visit the Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665, before retiring for the day at your hotel in Elmina or Cape Coast.
Day 3: Check out of your hotel and visit the Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482. Explore the history of Elmina on foot after the castle tour. Head to Kakum National Park and walk along the most popular Canopy Walkway in Africa while learning about the medicinal value of the trees in the forest. Return to Accra after the tour. Tour ends on arrival.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of the Ashantis with a visit to the Manhyia Palace etc
- Explore the Cape Coast Castle and learn about its dark past
- Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site and learn about its history
- Walk through the Kakum National Park and enjoy the Canopy Walkway
- Explore the Elmina Castle and learn about its history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a significant amount of walking.
The tour includes visits to historical sites with stairs and uneven surfaces.
INCLUDED
- City tour of Kumasi
- Visit to Manhyia Palace
- Visit to the Art Centre
- Visit to Prempeh Museum
- Visit to Okomfo Anokye sword site
- Visit to the military museum
- Visit to Assin Manso Slave River site
- Tour of Cape Coast Castle
- Visit to Elmina Castle
- Tour of Kakum National Park
- Canopy Walkway experience
- Accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
