Historical Cape Coast Elmina Castles and Kakum Canopy Walk Tour

Kakum National par is best-known feature is undoubtedly its 7 suspension bridges which form a 333-meter long canopy walkway, suspended up to 27 meters above the forest floor from trees that are over 300 years old. During this tour, there is a hike to the canopy walk, during the hike the tour guide tells the history about the park and also the trees, flowers , animals, birds and insects that live in the park. After then the main walk on the canopy starts.

The park’s best-known feature is undoubtedly its 7 suspension bridges which form a 333-meter long canopy walkway, suspended up to 27 meters above the forest floor from trees that are over 300 years old. Here you get a guided tour through the castle by an experience guide that works at the castle. A lot will be learnt about the castle and it numerous owners at different times.

Renowned as the first major European construction in tropical Africa, St. George’s Castle, in the town of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana, was founded by the Portuguese in 1482. The site of the Castle was selected by Portuguese navigators, as it was advantageously located at the end of a narrow promontory, a stone’s throw away from both the Atlantic Ocean. Upon visiting, you will experience the physical history of the slave trade, the impact of which is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today.