Cape Coast Castles & Kakum Tours
A profound journey through history: the Cape Coast and Elmina castles, UNESCO-listed slave forts on Ghana’s coast, tell the harrowing story of the transatlantic slave trade. Day tours from Accra pair these moving sites with the Kakum National Park canopy walkway, suspended high in the rainforest.
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Cape Coast & Kakum in Accra — FAQ
What is Cape Coast Castle?
Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO-listed former slave fort on Ghana’s coast, with dungeons and the “Door of No Return”, a deeply moving memorial to the slave trade.
What is the Kakum canopy walkway?
It is a series of rope bridges suspended high in the Kakum National Park rainforest, offering treetop views over the canopy.
How far is Cape Coast from Accra?
Cape Coast is around a three-hour drive from Accra, usually visited on a full-day tour combined with Elmina and Kakum.