Step back in time and immerse yourself in the narrative of over 400 years of transatlantic slave trade in Ghana. You’ll embark on this spiritual journey through Ghana’s historic slave dungeons, where each step in these grim walls echoes with tales of resilience and survival. Our private heritage tour offers a personalized exploration, allowing you to process and connect deeply with the poignant stories of the past and pay homage to the ancestors. This guided tour will also take you through the coastal towns of Cape Coast and Elmina, reaching the lush greenery of Kakum National Park adding a touch of natural wonder to your adventure.

ITINERARY

Hotel Pick-Up: Your day begins with a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, departing from your hotel in Accra. Get ready to uncover the stories that shaped Ghana.

Elmina Castle: If the slave dungeon walls of Ghana could talk, could you bear to listen? Your first stop brings you to the historic Elmina Castle. Built in 1482 by Portuguese traders, is a place where echoes of the past reverberate through its walls. Explore the castle’s fascinating history and learn about the lives of those who walked these corridors centuries ago. Horror lurked in every corner – from the condemned cell to the grim male and female dungeons topped ironically by the Church of England. You’ll experience the forbidding “palaver hall” where slaves were sorted and branded with hot metals. You get to witness the door of no return, and some forts in yonder.

Cape Coast Castle: Journey to the renowned Cape Coast Castle built in 1653, where even more history awaits. This castle was the main historical hub, where slaves were kept before they were loaded onto ships and sold in the Americas/ Caribbean through the Gate of No Return. If you are of black slave descent, there is a strong possibility your ancestors left Africa here. Discover the dark past of this iconic fortress and the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade. Embark on this spiritual journey to immerse yourself, understand the 400-year agony of our ancestors, find healing, take a lesson, reconnect, and say never again.

Traditional Lunch: Savor the flavors of modern Ghanaian cuisine during a well-deserved lunch break, replenishing your energy for the adventures yet to come.

Serene Drive to Kakum: Enjoy a picturesque drive through lush landscapes as you make your way to Kakum. The serene beauty of nature will captivate your senses in this rainforest.

Kakum Park Tour: Explore the Kakum National Park, known for its lush rainforest and thrilling canopy walkway. Traverse the treetops and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the park. Also, embark on a nature walk in a 360 kmsq regenerated rain forest at Kakum containing a wide range of nocturnal animals and insects with about 600 butterfly species and offers pleasurable birdwatching. Explore its 7 suspended bridges built in 1994. It has the highest point of a little over 130ft above ground level.

Accra Detour: As the day winds down, you’ll conclude your heritage expedition, filled with newfound knowledge and a deeper connection to Ghana’s past. Your return journey to Accra will be equally comfortable, and you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the profound experiences of the day.