Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, is one of the largest and most historically significant forts in Ghana. It is one of about forty “slave castles” built on the Gold Coast of Africa. Originally established by the Portuguese as a trading lodge in 1555, it was later expanded by European powers and became a major centre during the transatlantic slave trade.
Today, it houses the regional office of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and operates as a historical museum. Visitors can explore its dungeons, courtyards, and exhibitions, and purchase Ghanaian arts and crafts at the gift shop. The castle is a powerful UNESCO World Heritage site linked to the transatlantic slave trade. (60 mins)

Elmina Castle

Elmina Castle, originally named Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) by the Portuguese in 1482, is the oldest European structure still standing south of the Sahara. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, it began as a trading post and became a central site in the transatlantic slave trade. The castle a stark reminder of the atrocities of the slave trade and is an important destination for many African American visitors seeking to reconnect with their heritage.
Portions of Werner Herzog’s 1987 film Cobra Verde were filmed at Elmina Castle, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. (60 mins)

Kakum National Park

Kakum National Park is one of Ghana’s most visited natural attractions. Located within the Kakum Rainforest, the park features a canopy walkway suspended 40 meters above the forest floor. From the walkway, visitors can walk among the treetops and observe the rainforest and its wildlife from above, offering a different view of this unique ecosystem. (120 mins)