Naming Ceremony, Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Castle
- 12–14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This package includes a customized sash, a laminated certificate of name, a customized bead with Name named and clay marks. A Ghanaian naming ceremony is a unique and enriching experience, offering deep cultural immersion and personal connection. Participants receive traditional Ghanaian names, symbolizing inclusion in the community. The ceremony involves spiritual blessings, drumming, dancing, and feasting, creating a joyous celebration of life and identity. This cross-cultural exchange leaves lasting memories of belonging and meaningful connection with Ghanaian traditions. Visiting Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Castle offers a deeply emotional connection to the transatlantic slave trade. At Assin Manso, the "last bath" site contrasts serenity with its tragic history, while Cape Coast Castle's dungeons reveal the harsh conditions enslaved Africans endured. These sites provide a powerful reflection on history and resilience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Licensed Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- 100-200 cedis
Itinerary
Naming Ceremony experience performed by the Queen Mother. Naming ceremony is a special and symbolic experience that allows participants to connect with local traditions and culture. Known as "Outdooring" in some ethnic groups, particularly among the Akan, this ceremony celebrates the naming of an individual, marking their introduction to the community and the ancestors. It’s an opportunity to receive a traditional Ghanaian name, often based on the day of the week they were born (following the Akan tradition). The ceremony typically involves prayers, the pouring of libation to honor the ancestors, and blessings from elders. It may also include drumming, dancing, and a communal meal. Participating in this rite as a foreigner not only provides a deep cultural immersion but also signifies respect for Ghanaian traditions, fostering a meaningful connection between the visitor and the local community. The new name symbolizes their place within the Ghanaian culture and heritage.
The extensive tours which include that of Assin Manso will bring you to an emotional moment with in-depth travel into slavery.
Cape Coast Castle also known as World Heritage Site was established by Swedes Colonists and built by slaves in the 1650s. The castle was mainly for slave transport of Ghanaians and other West Africans who walked on foot to Ghana to be transported to other European countries
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet you at Accra Mall’s entrance.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Nsroma Adventures
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time and lunch at Hans Cottage Crocodile Botel is included in the total duration of the tour.
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 29 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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