ARRIVAL IN GHANA

Ghana - Upon arriving at Terminal 3 of Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, a staff member will greet you and escort you to your hotel.

TOUR OF ACCRA, GHANA’S CAPITAL CITY

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - After breakfast, embark on a tour of the vibrant metropolis of Ghana’s capital. The first stop is the W.E.B. Centre for Pan-African Culture. Dr. Dubois, a Pan-Africanist, accepted an invitation from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana’s first President) to research and compile the Encyclopedia Africana. Enjoy a guided tour of this memorial center. Next, proceed to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, with stops at attractions such as Independence Square and the Mausoleum. Continue to Osu Castle, which served as the administrative seat of the colonial governor and later became the seat of the Government of Ghana until the Jubilee House (current seat of government) was built. Conclude your tour with a visit to James Town, known as Old Accra.
Overnight in Accra

ACCRA – CAPE COAST – ELMINA

Cape Coast Castle - Depart for the Central Region after breakfast. If the hustle and bustle of Accra affect your tour experience, you will find a calmer atmosphere as you enter a new region with rapid transformation. Make a brief stop at Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Site, which features the river that served as the last bath for slaves before their overseas shipment. You will also see an Ancestral Graveyard at the site. Continue to Cape Coast Slave Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1653 by the Swedish and later taken over by the British, it is the second largest slave castle in Ghana and the most visited. Afterwards, head to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Elmina

ELMINA COMMUNITY TOUR

Elmina Castle - After a restful night, enjoy breakfast and begin a tour of this colonial community. Today’s tour offers both cultural and historical experiences. Explore Elmina, visiting notable places within the township. Visit the Elmina Slave Castle (St. George Castle), the largest and oldest slave castle in Ghana, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to a nearby fort, Fort St. Jago, located on a hilltop overlooking Elmina Township. Return to your hotel afterwards. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at your beachfront hotel.
Overnight in Elmina

ELMINA – BEYIN – AXIM

Nzulezo Stilt Village Tour - After breakfast, depart for Beyin in the Western Region. Upon arrival, enjoy a canoe ride on the Amansari Lake to Nzulezu. The entire community of Nzulezu is built on the Amansari Lake. Experience a tour of this unique village. Afterwards, return to Beyin to visit Fort Appollonia, built by an English merchant. Continue to your hotel to relax after the day’s tour.
Overnight in Axim

AXIM – BUTRE – BUSUA

BUSUA – DIXCOVE – KAKUM NATIONAL PARK – ACCRA

Kakum National Park - After breakfast, depart for Dixcove, a nearby community, to tour another fort. Fort Metal Cross, originally Fort Dixcove, was a military structure in Dixcove. After touring this fort, head to Accra, making a detour to Kakum National Park. This protected rainforest area is home to endangered mammals such as forest elephants and monkeys. The canopy walkway, 30 meters above the ground, is the park’s most popular attraction. Alternatively, enjoy a nature walk through the forest with an experienced park guide. Continue to Accra after your tour.
Overnight in Accra

SHOPPING – DEPARTURE

Accra - Check out from your hotel to visit a shopping center in Accra. Stop at the Accra Arts Centre, a large market with various artifacts. Experience how shopkeepers and hawkers persuade clients to buy their products and be prepared to bargain with sellers for low prices. If time permits, visit a recreational center before your transfer to the airport for departure. End of Tour

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Accommodation with air conditioning
• Daily breakfast included
• All fees and taxes covered
• Private air-conditioned car with fuel
• 24/7 ongoing support

• International airfare/ticket
• visa fees
• lunch and dinner

At Tripafrica, we provide an unforgettable 8-day journey of discovery through some of the most spectacular sites in Ghana, tracing the routes of the transatlantic slave trade. Eight days is the perfect time to delve into the rich historical resources of this captivating area of the country, known as Ghana. To give a comprehensive glimpse of its marvels, we start our trip from Ghana’s capital, then wander and enjoy along the coastal regions, wrapping up the tour back in Accra, Ghana’s capital city. This journey takes you across three regions, touring notorious castles; these were used for temporary confinement of slaves during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During this tour, you deepen your understanding of slavery, experience an insightful look into these castles, and visit other sites related to the slave trade.

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