SLAVE TRADE PILGRIMAGE

Day 1: December 26th - Accra to Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast

Morning

Departure from Accra to Assin Manso Slave River (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

• We will depart early from Accra to Assin Manso (approximately 3-hour drive).

Arrival and Guided Tour of Assin Manso Slave River (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

• Arrive at Assin Manso.
• Take a guided tour of the Slave River site, where enslaved Africans had their last bath before being shipped away.
• Visit the memorial grounds and learn about the history and significance of the site.

Afternoon

Departure to Cape Coast and Lunch (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Depart for Cape Coast (approximately 1-hour drive).
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cape Coast.

Check-in at Hotel and Relaxation (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

• Check in to your hotel in Cape Coast.
• Take some time to relax and freshen up.

Visit Cape Coast Castle (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

• Tour the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the history of the transatlantic slave trade and explore the dungeons, museum, and the “Door of No Return.”

Evening

Dinner (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

Have dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying some fresh seafood or other Ghanaian delicacies.

Evening Leisure (7:00 PM onwards)

• Spend the evening exploring Cape Coast.
• Visit a local bar or café, or take a stroll along the beach.

Overnight Stay

• Stay overnight at your hotel in Cape Coast.

Morning

Breakfast and Check-out (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM)

• Have breakfast at your hotel.
• Check out and prepare for the day's activities.

Visit Kakum National Park (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

• Depart for Kakum National Park (approximately 30-minute drive).
• Take a guided canopy walk tour, experiencing the breathtaking views from the suspended bridges.
• Explore the forest and learn about the diverse flora and fauna.

Afternoon

Lunch (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or at the park's facilities.

Visit Elmina Castle (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)

• Depart for Elmina Castle (approximately 45-minute drive).
• Take a guided tour of Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Learn about the history and impact of the slave trade.

Departure to Accra (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM)

• Depart for Accra (approximately 3-hour drive)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cape Coast, Ghana