A day trip to Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park is a great way to experience the history and natural beauty of Ghana.
Accra
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Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. It was used as a trading post, a prison, and a slave castle. Today, the castle is a museum that tells the story of the slave trade.
Elmina Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in Elmina, Ghana. It is the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa and was built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Elmina Castle was used as a trading post, a prison, and a slave castle. Today, the castle is a museum that tells the story of the slave trade.
Kakum National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and reptiles. The park is also home to the Kakum Canopy Walkway, a series of suspended bridges that allow visitors to see the forest from above.