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Trails of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Ghana

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day private circuit through Ghana's coastal history — Cape Coast and Elmina's UNESCO-listed slave castles, the Assin Manso ancestral river site, the stilt village of Nzulezu, and the forest canopy walk at Kakum National Park. This trip stays entirely within Ghana. The route runs from Accra along the coast through Cape Coast, Elmina, and the Western Region forts at Axim and Butre, before returning to Accra — a single-country circuit built around the UNESCO-listed slave castles and other Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade heritage sites.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Kotoka International Airport, Accra (ACC).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Accra

Arrival at Kotoka International Airport and a private transfer to your hotel in Accra to settle in.

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Day 2 — Accra's Pan-African Landmarks

A guided tour of Accra taking in the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre for Pan-African Culture, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, Osu Castle, and the old fishing quarter of James Town.

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Day 3 — Assin Manso and Cape Coast Castle

Drive to the Central Region with a stop at the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Site — the "Last Bath" river where captives were washed before being shipped overseas — before touring Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1653.

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Day 4 — Elmina's St. George Castle

A walking tour of Elmina, including St. George's Castle, the oldest and largest slave castle in Ghana, and the nearby hilltop Fort St. Jago.

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Day 5 — Nzulezu Stilt Village and Fort Apollonia

A canoe crossing of Amansuri Lake to the stilt village of Nzulezu, built entirely over water, followed by a visit to Fort Apollonia in Beyin.

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Day 6 — The Forts of Axim and Butre

Visits to Fort St. Anthony in Axim, Fort Batenstein in Butre, and Fort Metal Cross at Dixcove — three of the coast's surviving European trading forts.

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Day 7 — Kakum National Park Canopy Walk

A stop at Kakum National Park's rainforest canopy walkway, suspended above the forest floor, on the way back to Accra.

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Day 8 — Farewell Ghana

A visit to the Accra Arts Centre market before your transfer to the airport for departure.

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Departure

The trip ends back in Accra, with a transfer to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — every night of this tour is spent in Ghana, moving along the coast from Accra through the Central and Western regions and back.
Yes — your own driver and vehicle throughout, with an English-speaking guide at each site, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Families do take this tour, but the history at the slave castles is heavy and can be graphic — we'd suggest it for older children and teens who are ready for that subject matter, and your guide can adapt the commentary for your group.
Accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers, activity and admission fees per the itinerary, an English-speaking guide, and bottled water; international flights are not included.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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