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An aerial view of Cape Coast Castle on the rocky shore, with the sea behind it
2 trips

Central Region

Cape Coast and Elmina castles, Kakum canopy walk, Atlantic beaches.

About the region

Central Region holds some of Ghana's most important history. Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were centres of the transatlantic slave trade, and a visit is a moving experience. Inland, the canopy walkway in Kakum National Park crosses high above the rainforest, and the coast has long Atlantic beaches. It suits anyone interested in history, and families who want forest and beach too.

Trips in Central Region

Good to know

From Accra
About 3 hours by road
Best time
November to March, the dry season
Ideal for
History, families

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