Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour
- 10–16 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a historical day trip from Accra to visit the Assin Manso Slave River, the Cape Coast, and Elmina Castles. The Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River serves as a vital historical site, representing one of the largest slave markets during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Visiting this park provides an essential context before exploring the Cape Coast and Elmina slave castles, allowing visitors to follow in the footsteps of many African American ancestors. It played a crucial role as the final link in the slavery route, originating from northern Ghana. This experience will expose you to the events of the slave trade era and its effects on individuals, countries, and humanity at large. Your well-travelled tour guides will ensure your Ghana adventures are informative and enjoyable. You will have a professional driver and a knowledgeable, fun guide who will cater to all your requests during the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park was one of the largest slave markets for gathering people to sell into slavery during the infamous trans-Atlantic slave trade. It is especially worth seeing as a prelude to viewing Cape Coast slave castle since you will be following the route taken by the ancestors of many African Americans...Assin Manso served as the place where slaves had their last bath on their journey. It also has the site where the returned remains of 2 diasporas (Lady Crystal from Jamaica and Carson from New York) were re-buried.
The former slave castle at Cape Coast built in 1555 is a UNESCO World Heritage site commemorating a sad history inflicted on Africa...you will be exposed to the activities of the slave trade era and the effects it had on our culture, nations, and humanity as a whole. Those of the African Diaspora may request a 'Door of Return' ceremony (extra fee).
Visit Kakum National Park to enjoy West Africa's longest rainforest canopy walkway. The prominent landscape of the park is tropical forest accounting for 90% of the park landscape. It is one of three places in Africa that features a canopy walk through the trees. It covers a distance of 1,150 feet (350 m) while connecting through seven different trees.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We can pick you up at Accra Mall gate 2. You can call our number if you need assistance.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kwame Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Accra
- Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 207 day trips we list in Accra.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 207.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Accra
Accra, Ghana's capital on the Gulf of Guinea, mixes colonial forts, independence monuments, busy markets, beach bars and a famed music scene.
Accra lines the Atlantic coast, and its older districts keep the character of a trading port. In Jamestown, an old fishing quarter, a lighthouse stands beside Dutch and British forts, and boxing gyms spill onto the lanes. Black Star Square, with its Independence Arch, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honour Ghana's first president and independence in 1957, while the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre remembers the writer who spent his final years here.
Top-ranked sights in Accra: Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture, Makola Market.
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