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Travel Back In Time(The door of no return)

Accra, Ghana
  • 10 to 14 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English.

Overview

Get back to the roots of your African identity and learn of the transatlantic slave trade on this tour from Accra. With a private guide, visit the Assin Manso slave river site where slaves had their last bath before heading to the slave castles. Then, visit the Elmina and Cape Coast Castles to see where people were held for months before being shipped across the ocean.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

  • Adventure Pad at The Bay Hotel69 Victoria Road Camps Bay, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa

Pickup details

This is a flexible tour where we pick up and drop off guests from their Hotel/Residence or preferred location according to the time that best suits them. We always recommend starting before 9am or after 3 pm as this tour combines walking and driving. This helps keep you out of the midday sun!

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Meeting point

  • Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaVictoria Street, Cape Town Central 8040 South Africa

What To Expect

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park

We visit the Assin Manso slave river site which served as the place where slaves had their last bath on African soil before being marched down to the slave castles. They were fed and cleaned so they appeared attractive and healthy to guarantee higher prices. hot branding irons were used to burn identifying marks onto the skin of captives. The marks were a scar on the shoulder, breast or upper arm to show ownership. Other times, branding was used to show that proper duty had been paid.  it is now a sacred place of remembrance.  it is home for the first  2 diasporas (Lady Crystal from Jamaica and Samuel Carson from New York) whose remains were brought to Read more

1 hour

Kakum National Park

Explore one of Ghana's endangered species conservatories which shelters about 100 mammals, reptiles and amphibian species ,over 360 bird species, 500 species of butterflies, over a quarter million species of insects not forgetting the highlight of this nature experience which is the 350meters of 8suspended bridges canopy walkway which reaches the height of 40meters above the forest floor and the first of its kind in africa to test how adventurous you are or if you’re simply scared of falling and not of heights.

1 hour

Elmina Castle

After the nature and adventure episode we go back in time in one of Ghana’s historic towns which houses the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa which is 537 years old being the first slave castle in Gold coast now Ghana , a town going with names such as Aldea das Duas Partes(Village with two parts) because it lies between the gulf of Guinea and the lagoon and Costa de el Mina de Ouro(The Coast of Mines) later corrupted to Elmina as the town is known presently. Elmina town being the headquarters of the Portuguese for 150years and designed to fit the status of Lisbon(Portugal’s capital) was a slave harbor where slaves kept in the castle are shipped off into the new world through the door of no return.

1 hour

Cape Coast Castle

Enter the solemn halls of Cape Coast Castle and traverse the threshold of history. This iconic fortress stands as a testament to Ghana's past, bearing witness to the tumultuous legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Explore the dimly lit dungeons where the echoes of suffering still linger, a stark reminder of the resilience and endurance of those who were forcibly taken from their homes. As you walk through the corridors of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you embark on a journey of remembrance, honoring the lives lost and celebrating the enduring strength of Ghana's people.

1 hour

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Reviews

Reviews by tripon.africa travelers.
Perfect tour for Africans of the Diaspora returning Home
Remington_W, Dec 2022
Nii was an amazing guide! At the beginning of our journey he set the tone of our tour with powerful message of remembrance and honoring our ancestors. The full day tour began very early and so he ensured we had a proper breakfaRead more
Highly recommended
saraheparker20, Dec 2022
Learning the actual history that is not always shared in America, and meeting new people. Going through the castles was a great experience.
Awesome Experience 👏🏽
Josephine_B, Jun 2022
This tour went wayyyy beyond my expectations! Parts of the trip were extremely emotional (slave river and dungeons). Others parts were super fun, such as the National park and a nice lunch on a beautiful beach. For the National park make Read more
Amazing Guide & Experience
JUANITA_D, Jul 2021
Nii was AMAZING. He was patient, understanding, and always ready to be flexible for you. He was knowledgeable and kind, always. The 4 stops were amazing and filled with information and amazing guides. This tour is a must for people of African descent. This was a highlight of our time here in Ghana.

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