Continue to: Elmina Castle, Elmina Ghana Elmina Castle was established by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina Castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea and is the oldest European building in existence below the Sahara. It was first established as a trade settlement but later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade. Today, Elmina Castle is a popular historical site and was a major filming location for Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde". It is an extremely popular destination for African-American tourists seeking to connect with their heritage and a powerful reminder of the history of the slave trade.

Stop At: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast, Ghana The Park is made up of mostly undisturbed virgin rainforest and is one of the famous national parks in Ghana. It protects the plant and animal treasures of the African tropical forest. Trails provide self-guided day hiking opportunities where you may sight some of the over 200 bird species represented: the parrot, bee-eaters, blue plantain-eaters, hornbills, and kingfishers. The dense vegetation provides cover for globally endangered species such as the forest elephant and bongo - the largest forest antelope, as well as various types of monkeys. The Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides a treetop view of the beautiful forest