Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, Kakum Canopy Walkway from Accra

The canopy walkway hangs high above the forest floor.

This guided day tour from Accra takes you to two castles on Ghana's coast (Cape Coast Castle, built as a Portuguese trade lodge in 1555, and Elmina Castle, the oldest European structure below the Sahara), then into Kakum National Park for a suspended walkway through the rainforest canopy. The tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel, a private guide, all entry fees, bottled water and snacks, and runs 11 to 15 hours. A live guide speaks English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit castles and Kakum National Park

• Travel from Accra to Cape Coast
• Explore Cape Coast Castle
• Visit Elmina Castle
• Experience Kakum National Park canopy walkway
• Return to Accra

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Accra hotel and a drive to Cape Coast Castle, where you'll walk through the rooms and dungeons of a structure that has stood since the Portuguese built it in 1555. The castle sits on the Gold Coast and now operates as a historical museum run by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. The gift shop sells Ghanaian arts and crafts. From there you move to Elmina Castle, erected by the Portuguese in 1482 and the first European trading post on the Gulf of Guinea. It's the oldest European building still standing below the Sahara and carries the weight of its role in the Atlantic slave trade: a destination many African American travelers visit to connect with their heritage. The film "Cobra Verde" was partly shot here in 1987.

After the castles, you head inland to Kakum National Park, Ghana's most visited attraction site. The main draw is the canopy walkway, a suspended bridge that runs 40 meters above the rainforest floor and gives you a view of the forest and wildlife from a vantage point most visitors never reach. The walkway is the centerpiece of the park and the reason many travelers book this tour.

Your private guide speaks English or French throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and you'll have WiFi on board. Bottled water and snacks are provided, though lunch is not included in the tour price. The group stays under 100 travelers. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, so you don't arrange your own transport.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• private guide in English or French.
• entry to Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park.
• the canopy walkway experience.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Expedition-Go Tours Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide to cover both coastal castles and the forest canopy walk in one day from Accra, with all transport and entry handled together.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cape Coast Castle and why is it important?

Cape Coast Castle was built by the Portuguese in 1555 as a trade lodge on the Gold Coast and later expanded by the Swedish Africa Company in 1653. It now operates as a historical museum run by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and holds significant cultural heritage related to Ghana's trading history.

How high is the Kakum canopy walkway above the ground?

The canopy walkway at Kakum National Park is suspended 40 meters above the rainforest floor, offering views of the forest and wildlife from an elevated perspective that most visitors cannot otherwise access.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day, but you'll need to arrange or purchase your own meal.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs between 11 and 15 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, depending on traffic and how long you spend at each site.