Cape Coast Tour
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Cape Coast er et must at besøge rejsemål i Ghana. Tilstedeværelsen af forter og slotte har gjort denne destination til et populært sted for dem, der ønsker at lære mere om historien om slavehandel i Ghana og andre dele af Vestafrika. Disse forter og slotte kan for det meste findes på Ghanas kyst. Mens vi er i Cape Coast, vil vi også besøge Kakum National Park, som er den næststørste nationalpark i Ghana. Vi vil bestige Canopy gangbroen, som vil give os det perfekte syn af den betagende udsigt over skoven fra oven.
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Cape Coast Castle er det mindste og eneste slot bygget med henblik på slaveri af europæerne i 1652. Cape Coast Castle som anerkendt af UNESCO som et verdensarvssted er blevet et vigtigt sted i erindringen om slaveriets historie. Ved den første Pan African Festival-fejring i 1998 blev rester af 2 slaver fra Jamaica og Barbados gravet op og bragt tilbage til Ghana gennem døren til ingen retur, nu døren til tilbagevenden. Dette var en symbolsk velkomst til deres efterkommere og sagde, at de altid er frie til at vende tilbage til deres rødder, hvor de blev taget. Siden har bidraget til at bevare vores historie som afrikanere og været med til at fortælle det afrikanske perspektiv til slaveri.
Elmina-slottet er det ældste og største slot under Sahara bygget af europæerne i 1482. Det blev oprindeligt bygget som handelsbopladser med pakhuse til opbevaring af varer og byttede genstande. Senere blev pakhusene omdannet til mandlige og kvindelige fangehuller, hvor slaver blev holdt i maksimalt 3 måneder for at blive sendt til den "nye verden". Elmina-slottet er nu anerkendt som et verdensarvssted af UNESCO. Slottet har tjent mange formål som fængsler, som en gymnasieskole, og er nu et historisk sted, der forbinder gæster til deres arv og rødder.
Der ville være et besøg i Kakum National Park, den næststørste nationalpark i Ghana. Det er hjemsted for forskellige dyr, krybdyr og fugle, der er dominerende nataktive; aktive og normalt set om natten. Der er en 15 minutters gåtur/vandretur til baldakingangen, som er hovedattraktionen i besøget. Gangbroen blev bygget af 2 canadiere og 6 ghanesere i 1994, omkring 40-50 meter høj med en afstand på omkring 350 meter. Gangbroen giver et luftbillede af skoven, og gæsternes sikkerhed er sikret, da tre af ghaneserne, der hjalp med at bygge gangbroen, stadig er med i parken og udfører hyppig vedligeholdelse. Denne tur anbefales til dem, der ønsker at overvinde deres højdeskræk.
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Afhentningssteder og tider
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You will love this experience for its thrills and for the deepened educational awareness. The canopy walk was super fun and does require you to walk up steps to the actual canopy. The castle visits were heart wrenching but glad I took the time and witnessed it for myself.
Hello Nashira, thank you very much for the review, we appreciate it. We are glad you enjoyed the tour
The Cape Coast guided tour was a meaningful and memorable experience, made even better by Mensah’s (tour host) kindness, patience, and willingness to answer questions. The site tours at Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, and Kakum Park were rich, informative, and thoughtfully paced, offering important historical and cultural context that deepened the experience of visiting Cape Coast. Tips for future travelers: The ride to Cape Coast is quite long (4-5 hours depending on traffic & road conditions). When we traveled, there was ongoing road construction along parts of the route which made the ride very bumpy at times. I highly recommend bringing a small pillow for comfort, snacks and water, medication if you’re prone to motion sickness, and—most importantly—patience. The journey is well worth it, but being prepared will make it much more enjoyable. Overall, this was an excellent tour led by a gracious and personable host. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the highlights of Cape Coast.
Hello Moya, we appreciate your review and we are glad you enjoyed the tour.
I am very glad I did this tour. Suwaiba, the guide, is a very kind person. The canopy walk in the Kakum National Park was a lot of fun, and the visits of the Cape Coast castles were very moving and educational.
Hi Raphael, Thank you very much for leaving us this review, we really appreciate this. You were also an amazing guest on this trip.
Amazing tour through the Cape Coast, Elmina Castle and Kukum National Park. The drive to and from Cantonments took about 4-5 hours but it was well worth it. The slave castles are a must see, and the canopy walk was quite a hike up and the across the canopy walk 40 feet above ground. The view was breathtaking. We had a great tour guide. Gian was very helpful and friendly. I went with my mom and we had such a great day together.
Hi Prescella, We are glad you and your mom had an amazing time on this tour. We really appreciate this positive review from you.
We went with Suwaiba from ProTour Africa and Mr Ernest the driver - both friendly and informative. Really great experience - the day didn't feel rushed and they even kindly dropped us off to a restaurant we wanted to go to for dinner. I would recommend them to anyone - they were on time too!
Hi Roshan, We really appreciate this positive feedback from you. We are glad you had a good time on the tour as well. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Ghana.
Gian was the personification of calm under pressure. On our way to the National Park he luckily noticed a sound coming from the engine. Upon inspection he found a frayed fan belt. He tracked down a couple mechanics, located a new belt and we were able to finish the tour albeit a bit late. A long day for Gian!
Hi Deborah, Thank you very much for the positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your tour.
This tour is a perfect mixture of nature and history. The visit to the Kakum National Park and its elevated walkways was very memorable. The visits to the slave forts presented the history of the slave trade, the sheer scale of the enterprise and also the inhuman conditions on which the slaves were held before transportation to the Americas. I noticed that in many of the prison areas and particularly at points of embarkation, many visitors from the US had left floral tributes to their ancestors. Suwaiba and Ernst were great guides
Hi Peter, thank you so much for leaving us this positive review. You were amazing on this tour and we are glad you enjoyed the day.
Great tour! Understandably a long day with the driving but a nice way to see more of Ghana if you only have a few days and you’re based in Accra. Really enjoyed the castle tours as well as lunch and the canopy walk at Kakum. One concern was that our group joined other groups at each of the castles for the tours, and due to how timing worked out we joined both late and missed the intros. Other than that, a great experience!
Hi Sarah, We appreciate this feedback. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience and we apologise for areas we fell short. We hope to have you again in Ghana soon.
Seeing the horror that our ancestors had to endure. I hope this will never happen to any group of people again.
Hi Godfrey, thank you for booking this tour with us. It was very amazing having you on this tour as well.
I was a bit nervous about prep and logistics leading up to my first tour in Ghana, but received a very detailed message from Rashida at ProTour Africa the afternoon prior. Our guide Gian was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond with additional recommendations for the remainder of our visit. Such an impactful day touring the 2 castles, followed by delicious and authentic lunch and fantastic hike at Kakum. A wonderful experience I would highly recommend!
Hi Kristin, thank you so much for this positive review. We are glad you enjoyed the experience and the rest of your stay in Ghana.
