O passeio pela costa do cabo
Descrição
Cape Coast é um destino turístico obrigatório em Gana. A presença de fortes e castelos tornaram este destino um local popular para quem quer aprender mais sobre a história do tráfico de escravos em Gana e outras partes da África Ocidental. Esses fortes e castelos podem ser encontrados principalmente na costa de Gana. Enquanto estiver na Costa do Cabo, também visitaremos o Parque Nacional Kakum, que é o segundo maior parque nacional de Gana. Subiremos a passarela Canopy que nos dará a visão perfeita da vista deslumbrante da floresta de cima.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
O Castelo de Cape Coast é o menor e o único castelo construído para fins de escravidão pelos europeus em 1652. O Castelo de Cape Coast, reconhecido pela UNESCO como Patrimônio Mundial, tornou-se um local importante na lembrança da história da escravidão. Nas primeiras celebrações do Festival Pan-Africano em 1998, os restos mortais de 2 escravos da Jamaica e de Barbados foram exumados e trazidos de volta para Gana através da porta sem retorno, agora a porta do retorno. Esta foi uma recepção simbólica aos seus descendentes, dizendo que eles são sempre livres para retornar às raízes para onde foram levados. O site contribuiu para preservar a nossa história como africanos e ajudou a contar a perspectiva africana da escravatura.
O Castelo de Elmina é o maior e mais antigo castelo abaixo do Saara construído pelos europeus em 1482. Foi inicialmente construído como assentamento comercial com armazéns para guarda de mercadorias e itens trocados. Posteriormente, os armazéns foram convertidos em masmorras masculinas e femininas onde os escravos eram mantidos por no máximo 3 meses para serem embarcados para o “novo mundo”. O castelo de Elmina é agora reconhecido como Património Mundial pela UNESCO. O Castelo serviu a muitos propósitos, como Prisões, como escola secundária, e é hoje um local histórico que liga os hóspedes ao seu património e raízes.
Haveria uma visita ao Parque Nacional Kakum, o segundo maior parque nacional de Gana. É o lar de vários animais, répteis e aves predominantemente noturnos; ativo e geralmente visto à noite. São 15 minutos de caminhada/caminhada até a passarela de arvorismo, principal atrativo da visita. A passarela foi construída por 2 canadenses e 6 ganenses em 1994, com cerca de 40-50 metros de altura e uma distância de cerca de 350 metros. A passarela oferece uma vista aérea da floresta e a segurança dos visitantes é garantida, pois três dos ganenses que ajudaram a construir a passarela ainda estão no parque e realizam manutenções frequentes. Este passeio é recomendado para quem deseja vencer o medo de altura.
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
Nós buscamos no local de coleta combinado
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Aceita animais de serviço
- Bebês precisam sentar no colo de um adulto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(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.
