Il tour storico di Cape Coast ed Elmina (La terra della storia).
Descrizione
Questo tour offre ai nostri ospiti l'opportunità di guardare indietro nel passato collettivo della nazione per comprendere l'eredità della cultura ghanese e godersi la bellezza della foresta tropicale e l'ospitalità della nostra gente. I partecipanti svilupperanno nuovi modi di guardare alla storia africana per comprendere le complessità che modellano le nostre società e la storia globale. Condivideremo esperienze, scopriremo nuovi posti e parleremo di noi stessi e del nostro passato mentre percorriamo le trafficate strade di Elmina e Cape Coast. Discuteremo anche le questioni della tratta degli schiavi transatlantica e il suo impatto politico e socio-economico sul paese. Intraprendere questo viaggio spinge l'individuo a porsi domande sulla storia dell'umanità. la nostra responsabilità per il miglioramento del nostro mondo è quella di amarci gli uni gli altri. La tua guida turistica sarà Quame, un volontario del Ghana Museums and Monuments Board del Castello di Elmina dal 2015, che guida più di 100 persone a settimana.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il castello di Elmina è la più grande e la più antica prigione di schiavi di tutta l'Africa subsahariana in connessione con la tratta degli schiavi transatlantici. Costruito nel 1400 dai portoghesi, ripreso dagli olandesi nel 1637 e successivamente dagli inglesi, si erge a culla del cattolicesimo e del commercio degli schiavi sulla Costa d'Oro oggi Ghana. Recentemente è stato presentato nei film Snowfall di FX con il suo defunto co-creatore John Singleton.
Circa un tour di 35 a 40 minuti della cittadina di Elmina di oltre 700 anni è un'esperienza. Come museo vivente, La città ha molto da offrire rispetto a ciò che incontra l'occhio. La passeggiata attraverso la città offre un approfondimento sugli aspetti economici, politici, storici e culturali di Elmina. Durante il tour, scopriremo l'antica cittadina di Elmina bombardata dagli inglesi, il mercato di pesca più spettacolare delle zone costiere del Ghana, le case mercantili olandesi del XVII e XIX secolo, il cimitero olandese con le sue imponenti tombe che raccontano la storia dei grandi mercanti olandesi e africani, la tradizionale postazione militare. La storia della città è un collage di influenze portoghesi, olandesi e britanniche. La Laguna, che divide la città di Elmina in due parti, è ritenuta oggi il cuore della città.
A quel tempo gli africani ridotti in schiavitù erano un bene prezioso nelle Americhe e altrove, e gli schiavi erano il commercio principale a Cape Coast. A causa di ciò, sono state apportate molte modifiche al castello di Cape Coast. Una delle modifiche fu l'aggiunta di grandi sotterranei sotterranei che potevano contenere fino a mille schiavi in attesa di esportazione. Ha svolto un ruolo importante nel trasbordo dell'Africa alla diaspora. Costruito dagli inglesi nel 1600, ora è famoso del castello di Elmina per la visita di Barack Obama, un presidente ufficiale degli Stati Uniti.
Originariamente riservato come riserva forestale nel 1931, è stato dichiarato parco nazionale nel 1992. La diversità della sua flora è tale che il numero di specie vegetali supera comodamente i 200 per ettaro in alcune aree. Ora preparati a conquistare la tua paura sul tanto pubblicizzato baldacchino che consiste in una passerella di legno e corda lunga 350 e alta 40 m sospesa tra 7 alberi e interrotta da diverse piattaforme di osservazione. Gli ospiti che si divertono molto a fare escursioni attraverso la bellissima foresta verranno serviti.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(18)
I do NOT recommend this tour. The itinerary sounded great, especially since it was the only one I found that included the Elmina Lagoon, BUT the experience with the operator was extremely disappointing. As soon as he realized only 2 people were booked, he tried to cancel the tour. He attempted to frame it as “helping us” by offering to find a driver who could act as tour guide for the day, but repeatedly mentioned how much money he “loses” (around 30%) when bookings come through TripAdvisor/Viator. He even sent screenshots about this information. He actually advised cancellation the same day we booked, but I did not see his WhatsApp message until a few days later. It became clear he only wants groups of 5 to 6+ people. If that’s the case, he should clearly state a minimum participant requirement. Instead, he kept insisting it would be cheaper for us to handle the trip ourselves and that he could arrange a different “private guide,” but it was obvious he simply didn’t want to run the tour himself. Normally his option might have been cheaper, BUT in this case his suggested private tour rate was similar to Viator’s discounted rate. Viator’s special rate was $174.50 USD per person, and his suggested rate was approximately $170–$175 USD per person. I considered booking privately, BUT there was NO real guarantee of pickup. The total tour rates he quoted included the rental car, driver fee, fuel, & museum fees (approximately $170–$175 USD per person or 3,740 to 3,840 GHS). The driver also required a 50% upfront payment (around 750 GHS) via mobile transfer because of the upcoming holiday on 5 Dec 2025, which was causing high demand for rental cars. One of the cars they initially showed us suddenly became unavailable. The tour operator continued messaging us trying to secure a replacement vehicle, BUT again there were 0 protections in case the he outsourced driver never showed. He said I could leave a bad review if the tour guide he suggested didn’t show up, BUT there was no sense of security or assurance that the guide would actually follow through once a partial payment was received. What made this worse was his claim that he was “not making any money” from the trip and that he would rather receive a good review. He also said he was looking to raise his rates & was trying to stay competitive, but expressed frustration that other tour operators were undercutting him or something to that effect. However, as of 4 DEC 2025, his Viator rates are still $210 USD per person. That statement alone raised red flags. Eventually we canceled and rebooked with a different company. My biggest warning: He repeatedly emphasized how “honest” he is and how he was “trying to help us save money,” BUT when someone has to say that 20+ times in 1 conversation, it becomes the opposite of reassuring. It also explains why he has NO 2025 reviews. He is focused on school and appears to use Viator/TripAdvisor mainly to source customers and then redirect them to book privately to avoid paying platform fees. The “it’s cheaper” angle is just the hook. Glad we did not fall for it. Do NOT trust this operator.
I will try to send all our WhatsApp chats to the Viator. Was I not open with you that I cannot run this tour because I rent cars for the tour and they have increased prices? i told you personally to cancel the tour because i can not run it. You claimed i was stressing honesty. Yes i will stress it again i am honest. And in my entire life working with Viator, I have never convinced anyone to book directly with me. You are the first person to criticize my efforts, even though I wanted to help you secure a rental car and manage the tour on your own. You are such an ungrateful human. Why did you not write on here that you had little money on you and you wanted me to run the tour because you can only make card payments? I told them again and again that I cannot run this tour because I will lose due to current changes in rental fees.
I would definitely recommend this tour. You don’t want to miss the elimination lagoon. That was my favorite part. It’s a long drive from Accra but makes for a good whole day excursion. Our navigator, Frederick, was great
thank you! hope to see you family and friends.
I did the Cape Coast and Elmina tour with my mom. We had a private and very long ride about 3-4hrs from Accra to Cape Coast. We got to ride through lots of towns and talk with Frederick who navigates like an expert. All the stops along the tour were interesting— Kakum, Elmina Castle, and the lagoon. You really don’t want to miss the lagoon. Take the long tour at Kakum if you aren’t afraid of heights (maybe even if you are). It rained during our Kakum stop but it made for a beautiful fog. Take a poncho. This tour is worth it and Afrocentric tours delivers on its promise. No regrets
Gracias! tHANK YOU! Medaase! see you again.
Kwame (Bright) gave an excellent tour of Elmina Castle and a short walking tour of Elmina (specifically through the fish market). Kwame's historical knowledge of the Cape Coast area, the transatlantic trade, and the castle itself made for an intellectual feast. I really enjoyed his use of quotes from current and past thinkers, scholars, and writers. At Cape Coast Castle, I given a tour by a guide who was not Kwame, though Kwame walked along with this group and me. This guide was also excellent though clearly expecting a certain emotional response. Both castles and the national park visit were unforgettable experiences for me. As for Afro-Centric tours--5 stars! On time, polite, thoughtful, real gentlemen. Jeff was my driver and he was amazing.
A pleasure meeting you
We highly recommend Kwame and Eugene's private tour! They have studied tourism and truly love introducing tourists to Ghana. They are also very nice guys that we enjoyed getting to know! Kwame was kind enough to customize the tour toward the areas we were most interested. If you are interested in Elmina Castle and the history of the transatlantic slave trade, Kwame is your guy. He did an internship at Elmina and has continued volunteering there for several years, so he is extremely knowledgeable about the subject. Another highlight of the tour was a private boat trip through the fishing market of Elmina where we saw the daily routines of the fish market up close. The canopy walk at the national park was beautiful and not to be missed. Overall, we had a great day with Kwame and Eugene and would love to take more trips with them next time we visit Ghana!
Always a pleasure !
Afrocentric Tours is an excellent choice for private tour. It was easy to connect with tour's operator, Enoch Kwame Bright, via WhatsApp prior to the trip to discuss a few customized options for the day's itinerary. He arranged for a great driver, Eugene, who picked us up at our hotel in Accra in an air-conditioned sedan and took us on a narrated trip through the city as we drove out to pick up Kwame (who's based closer to the Cape Coast region). Kwame studied tourism and had a placement at Elmina Castle, so he has extensive knowledge of the transatlantic slave trade and the history of slavery in Africa. The tour complemented the gravity of the slave dungeons with experiences of life in Ghana -- a private boat trip and visit to the Elmina fishing market, as well as a stroll through Kakum National Park. Everything was well organized and Kwame handled all the logistics along the way (e.g. payment at the various sites). The guys are clearly good friends and it made for a very enjoyable day. They were happy to answer our many questions about history as well as everyday life in Ghana. We even had some fun with Eugene on the way back from Cape Coast hitting the police checkpoints that are always in place -- Eugene knew exactly how to handle the interactions so we were on our way quickly.
Always a pleasure Sir.
The trip was unforgettable for us - a once in a lifetime experience. We were picked up at our hotel by driver Eugene who was extremely friendly, considerate and knowledgeable. It was a long journey from Accra to Cape Coast, but the time passed quickly with interesting conversation and Eugene pointing out sights along the way. We picked up our guide Kwame in Elmina. He was super knowledgeable and explained both cultural and historical facts about the places we visited. In one day we did the canopy walk in Kakum National Park and visited both Elmina and Cape Coast castles. It would be nice to spend the night in Elmina to shorten the driving time, but if you don't have the time to do that and are in Accra, this trip is 100% worth it. Kwame made the places we saw come to life - it's a moving experience that is not to be missed.
I’m always ready to serve your interests.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable during our tour of the Elmina Slave castle. The information was straight to the moment and captivating at the same time. I really appreciated the time spent at the castle. Highly recommend!!
Enoch took me on a guided tour of Elmina and the fort last week. He is a great guide, he knows Elmina and its history inside out, and also a lot of people whom he greets on the way. He adjusted the tour to my needs and it was a great experience. Thank you!
Thank you Maite. Nice serving you
I cannot praise Afrocentric Travels and Tours more highly for an awesome custom tour to Assin Manso Slave River Site, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle. Enoch customized my private tour to my specifications and I was allowed as much time at each location as needed. Having so many emotions and feelings afterward, all I can say is studying history allows us to observe and understand how people and societies behaved in the past so we can never repeat it. Enoch is an excellent, knowledgeable, and informative guide. I located his tour via Instagram (enochampong6) about 4 weeks before my trip and we discussed what I wanted to experience and his recommendations. His prices included a driver with pick up and drop off from my Accra hotel. From the time I landed until the time I left, Enoch made me feel welcome in his country and truly created one of my most memorable trips.
