Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Day Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Kwame Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park

3 hours Admission included

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.
Cape Coast Castle

2 hours Admission included

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).
Kakum National Park

3 hours Admission included

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.