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Trails of the transatlantic slave trade in Ghana

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$1955

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Here at Tripafrica, we treat our clients to an 8-day experience-packed tour of exploring the most amazing parts of the Ghana with trails of the transatlantic slave trade. 8days is enough amount of time to explore and experience the amazing historical resources of this beautiful parts of the country called Ghana. To get a full-blown experience of the beauties of the country, the tour will begin from the nation’s capital of the Ghana then we explore and amuse ourselves all the way alone the coastal regions and ending the tour in Accra, the country’s capital. This trip will take you to three regions where you get to tour the infamous castles; known for temporary housing slaves during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, you get to learn more about slavery, how they were treated in these castles and other destinations that have links with the slave trade.

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Accra, Ghana Information

Accra, Ghana, operates through Tema Harbour, 25 kilometers east of the capital, where ships dock at the container terminal. Shuttles or taxis ferry passengers 40 minutes to downtown Accra. The port handles cocoa and timber exports, with basic facilities including waiting areas and currency exchange. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, 20 minutes from drop-off, displays the independence leader's tomb amid manicured gardens and eternal flame. Jamestown lighthouse, a 30-minute drive, offers climbs for harbor views and photo ops with fishing boats. Makola Market buzzes with stalls selling kente cloth and spices, reachable in 15 minutes. Osu Castle, 25 minutes away, tours colonial halls once housing British governors. Excursions visit Aburi Botanical Gardens, 45 minutes north, for orchid trails and picnic spots. Labadi Beach, 10 minutes from city center, provides drumming sessions and grilled tilapia. Dining options feature jollof rice at street vendors. Souvenirs include shea butter and bead jewelry. Dry season December to March suits visits; taxis average 20-50 GHS. Guided tours recommended for traffic navigation.

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$1955