Assin Manso Slave River Tour and Cape Coast Castle Tour
Description
Step into Ghana’s powerful history on this meaningful day tour to Assin Manso Slave River Site and Cape Coast Slave Castle. Begin at Assin Manso, where enslaved Africans took their final bath before being marched to the coast. The site is home to the Ancestral Graveyard and serves as a place of reflection, remembrance, and reconnection. Continue to Cape Coast Castle, one of the most significant slave forts along the West African coast. Walk through the dungeons, holding cells, and the “Door of No Return,” while learning about the transatlantic slave trade and the resilience of the African people. This tour offers a deeply moving experience that combines history, education, and reflection. An essential journey for anyone seeking to understand Ghana’s heritage and the African diaspora.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the burial site of three former slaves from the U. S., Jamaica and Barbados whose remains were re-interred in Ghana. You will see the “Slave River” where enslaved Africans were washed before being confined in the Slave Castles to await shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean.
Visit Cape Coast Slave Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour. The castle is home to the infamous "Door of No Return".
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Look out for your tour guide and driver in a Hausa Tours Tee Shirt
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
