El tour de la costa del cabo
Descripción
Cape Coast es un destino turístico de visita obligada en Ghana. La presencia de fuertes y castillos ha hecho de este destino un sitio popular para aquellos que quieren aprender más sobre la historia del comercio de esclavos en Ghana y otras partes de África Occidental. Estos fuertes y castillos se pueden encontrar principalmente en la costa de Ghana. Mientras estemos en Cape Coast, también visitaremos el Parque Nacional Kakum, que es el segundo parque nacional más grande de Ghana. Subiremos la pasarela Canopy que nos dará la vista perfecta de la impresionante vista del bosque desde arriba.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
El Castillo de Cape Coast es el más pequeño y el único castillo construido con fines de esclavitud por los europeos en 1652. El Castillo de Cape Coast, reconocido por la UNESCO como Patrimonio de la Humanidad, se ha convertido en un sitio importante en el recuerdo de la historia de la esclavitud. En las celebraciones del primer Festival Panafricano en 1998, los restos de dos esclavos de Jamaica y Barbados fueron exhumados y llevados de regreso a Ghana a través de la puerta sin retorno, ahora la puerta del retorno. Esta fue una bienvenida simbólica a sus descendientes diciendo que siempre serán libres de regresar a sus raíces a donde fueron llevados. El sitio ha contribuido a preservar nuestra historia como africanos y ha ayudado a contar la perspectiva africana de la esclavitud.
El Castillo de Elmina es el castillo más grande y antiguo debajo del Sahara construido por los europeos en 1482. Inicialmente fue construido como asentamientos comerciales con almacenes para guardar bienes y artículos intercambiados. Posteriormente, los almacenes se convirtieron en mazmorras masculinas y femeninas donde se mantenía a los esclavos durante un máximo de 3 meses para ser enviados al “nuevo mundo”. El castillo de Elmina ahora está reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. El Castillo ha servido para muchos propósitos, como prisión, como escuela secundaria, y ahora es un sitio histórico que conecta a los huéspedes con su herencia y raíces.
Se realizaría una visita al Parque Nacional Kakum, el segundo parque nacional más grande de Ghana. Es el hogar de diversos animales, reptiles y aves que son predominantemente nocturnos; activo y generalmente visto de noche. Hay una caminata de 15 minutos hasta la pasarela de dosel, la principal atracción de la visita. La pasarela fue construida por 2 canadienses y 6 ghaneses en 1994, con una altura de entre 40 y 50 metros y una distancia de unos 350 metros. La pasarela ofrece una vista aérea del bosque y la seguridad de los visitantes está garantizada ya que tres de los ghaneses que ayudaron a construir la pasarela todavía están en el parque y realizan mantenimiento frecuente. Este recorrido está recomendado para aquellos que quieran vencer su miedo a las alturas.
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Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Recogemos desde el lugar de recogida acordado
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(179)
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.
