Private Guided Adventure in Cape Coast

Accra, Ghana
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this experience, enjoy the beauty of the Central Region by hiking through Kakum National Park, immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of flora, fauna, and a mesmerizing array of over 100 butterfly species. Get your heart racing as you traverse 7 canopy bridges suspended high above the forest, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience with breathtaking views of the expansive forest reserve below.

But the adventure doesn't stop there! Dive into history at the iconic Cape Coast Castle, a poignant symbol of the transatlantic slave trade. Uncover the profound and painful narratives as you explore the haunting slave dungeons where captives were held and stand at the last door they walked through, forever leaving their homes behind.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • International flights
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Gratuities
  • 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.
  • Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights

What to expect

  1. Cape Coast Castle
    5h · Admission ticket included
    We start the experience by picking you up at your location and setting off from Accra to Cape Coast. Upon arrival in Cape Coast, we embark on a guided tour of one of the infamous Forts, Castles and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade of which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today.

    The Cape Coast Castle was built by the Swedes in 1653 and
    was later taken over by the British. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994.
  2. Kakum National Park
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After an informative guided tour at Cape Coast castle, we drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to the Kakum
    National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests.

    Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna.

    The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m, hanging 100 feet above the forest floor.

    Choose between a 2 km nature walk through this forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy.

    Enjoy lunch at your own cost at a recommended restaurant. After lunch, we embark on a scenic return drive to Accra

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can arrange pickup from an agreed upon location, hotel or Airbnbs within Accra.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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