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TOURING
GHANA
SIGHTSEEING AND CULTURAL PICNIC
18th November 2010
From Kumasi, we head southeastwards towards cape coast to
join the Trans Atlantic slave route of the 16th and the 18th
Centuries. A site for many Africans in the Diaspora seeking
their cultural homeland in Africa.
We join the slave market at Assin Manso where slaves from
interior Gold Coast (now Ghana) were resold and taken to
Cape Coast and Elmina Castle to be transported to Europe and
the Americas. We visit the “Nnonkonsu” where the slaves had
their final bath including other interesting places such as
the Garden of Remembrance and the Caravan Route.
We head further southwards to visit the “cultural Village”
of Mmasomagor. A village famous for its Bamboo Orchestra. We
head towards Cape Coast in the evening and spend a relaxing
night at the Coconut Grove Beach Resort sited on the
tropical Atlantic Beach.
19th November 2010
We set off early for a city tour and visit the Cape Coast
Castle. We also visit the nearby Elmina Castle at Elmina
from where we head north toward the Kakum National Park. The
Kakum National Park is a treasure trove of tropical flora
and fauna including rare and endangered species. We climb
the Canopy Walkway to observe wildlife from the tops of the
trees of tropical rainforest.
From Kakum, we head eastwards towards Accra where we spend
the night at the New Coco Beach Resort.
20th November 2010
We visit the WEB Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture. We
visit the souvenir market where participants can choose from
a wide range of Ghanaian souvenirs.
NB: 1. Fees include 2 nights accomodation (18th &19th
November 2010), entry fees to all tourist sites to be
visited and all transportation in luxurious coaches.
2. Those interested in special accommodation arrangements
such as family rooms, double occupancy etc. should send an
email to
peter@icacdafrica.org
3. Participants who are not departing on the 20th November
should contact the secretariat at
info@icacdafrica.org for assistance in accommodation
needs.
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