Safari Highlights
Outstanding scenery
Interesting rural countryside
Cultural interaction
Wild-life viewing opportunity
Routing: Accra - Fort Elmina/Cape Coast Slave Castles - Kakum - Busua/Dixcove - Accra
Enjoy this 8 days on Ghana’s serene coastline. You will tour Ghana’s Accra city and the slave Castel of Elmina. Elmina Castle, known then as the Slave Castle, is one of over twenty castles built along the shoreline of the Gold Coast (now known as Ghana). The Gold Coast was one of the richest markets for slave traders during the peak of the slave trade. Visit the Kakun National park as well.
Day 1: Arrival Accra
On your arrival at the airport in Accra, you will be picked by Hallmark Travel Planners representative and transfer to your hotel – African Royal Beach Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Day in Accra
After breakfast we will set off to discover Ghana’s capital Accra, a busy city with its own distinctive style. Among our stations: DuBois House, National Museum, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, plus a brief visit to Makola market, Accra’s commercial heart. Our relaxation program for the afternoon begins at the pool or you may visit Labadi Beach. Overnight at African Royal Beach Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Visit Elmina and Cape Coast Slave Castles - Unesco Heritage Sites
After breakfast, set out for the Sensational Canopy Walk. Early tour to visit two famous UNESCO Heritage Sites: the Slave Castle of Elmina and Cape Coast Castle.
The Portuguese built the Elmina castle in 1482, originally established as a trading post for goods bartered for local gold and valuable gem. However, as the demand for slaves increased in the Americas and Caribbean, the castle became strategic in the perpetuation of this abhorrent human cargo trade. The storerooms of the castle were converted into dungeons, and the ownership of the castle changed hands several times, eventually ending up being seized by the British in 1872. By this time, slavery had been abolished. The British didn't use Elmina to house slaves; they used Cape Coast Castle for that.
Elmina Castle, known then as the slave castle, is one of over twenty castles built along the shoreline of the Gold Coast (now known as Ghana). The Gold Coast was one of the richest markets for slave traders during the peak of the slave trade. Hundreds of thousands of captives passed through the dungeons of Elmina Castle, and were shipped off, like commodities into the Americas and Caribbean against their wishes. This illicit human trade carried on for close to 300 years.
You will then continue our excursion to Kakum National Park for our first encounter with the tropical jungle. Following a sensational walk from tree to tree we will end the day with a sun downer at Coconut Grove Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Kakum National Park
Free Day. Take this day to explore the immediate community and relax.
Day 5: Relaxation
Beach, Sand & Sun. We will enjoy the warm Atlantic all day, on the palm lined beaches of Brenu-Aykiiim and Ampenyl. Back to Coconut Grove in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Visit Busua and Dixcove
On excursion. It is a trip to enjoy the pristine beaches of Busua and Dixcove. On the way we will sight see Sekondi Takoradi, Ghana’s third largest city. Return to Elmina in the evening and to Coconut Grove Hotel.
Day 7: Day in Accra
After an early return to Accra, we will spend our last full day on the lookout for souvenirs: Osu Road, the Arts Centre. Visit the coffin makers of Teshie Nungua and last walks on Labadi Beach or relax at the pool side of your hotel.
Day 8: Depart
The return. Early morning arrival at your place of departure. Transfer to airport for flight back.
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| Tour Rates | |||
Season | Period | Adult Rate (per person sharing) | Single Room Supplement |
Low | 1-Apr-2010 to 31-May-2010 | ||
| Mid | 2-Jan-2010 to 31-Mar-2010 | ||
| High | 1-Nov-2010 to 15-Dec-2010 | ||
| Peak | 1-Jun-2010 to 31-Oct-2010 | ||
Above prices are based on a 2 adults traveling exclusively. For more than 2 persons, let us know.
Children Rates
Children under 12 years of age, pay 50% of the price when sharing with 2 adults.
The prices given above include:
- Arrival & departure transfers to and from international Airport at the destination.
- Bed & breakfast accommodation.
- Use of customized touring vehicle
- Guaranteed window seats for every participants.
- All entry fees where applicable in the parks, reserves and sanctuary
- Qualified local English - Speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the program
- All government taxes applicable
- Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- International flight into/out of Ghana - Check out Great Prices for Flights into Africa Here
- Entry Visa to Ghana
- Departure tax
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