10 TOURIST SITES IN CENTRAL REGION – GHANA
The Central Region is a world full of unique places and amazing things to do. Central Region, whose capital is Cape Coast, is a great place to visit for so many different reasons that it can be hard to choose. Without a doubt, Ghana’s Central Region is the most historically important place to visit, as it is where 80% of tourists go. People don’t call this place the “heartbeat of Ghana tourism” for nothing. There are a lot of interesting places to see in the Central area that you might want to visit while you’re there.
There are lots of interesting things to do and see in this part of the world. Tourists will be able to see more of Ghana’s cultures, which are usually kept secret in other parts of the country. As shown by Ghana’s castles and forts, the Central Region is a great place to have fun and learn about the country’s history.
In this piece, our blog will list the best places for tourists to visit in Ghana’s Central region. From a historic spot to a protected forest. What’s holding you back? Start making plans for your trip by scrolling down.
Places to Visit in the Central Area
Castle of Cape Coast
The Portuguese picked Cape Coast as the first place to live in Africa, and in 1555, they built a trade lodge there. The building that is now called Cape Coast Castle was built by Swedes led by Krusenstjerna. Around 1653, the Swedish Africa Company built a wooden fort there. It used to be a center for the trade of wood and gold, and later it was a stop on the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
After stopping for days or weeks in Assin Manso river park, slaves will walk over 40 miles to Cape Coast Castle while still chained and shackled. This is the last time they will see their home country. This will be the last thing they see before leaving their home country.
Places of interest in the center
Elmina Castle
The Portuguese built Elmina Castle in 1482 as Castelo do Sao de Mina (St. George of Mina Castle), which is also called Castelo de Mina. In Cape Coast, Central Region, the castle is a famous place for tourists to visit.
History tells us that Elmina and Elmina Castle are the oldest European houses south of the Sahara. They were the first business posts to be set up on the Gulf of Guinea.
In the 1990s, the government of Ghana did a lot of work to fix up the castle. Still, work is being done on the castle. Today, tourism and fishing are the most important parts of Elmina’s income. Elmina Castle is now a state museum in Ghana. In 1979, it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Assin Manso Slave River
The Assin Manso Slave River
Even though it might make you cry, this place is a must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about the slave past of African Americans. On the road from Cape Coast to Kumasi, Assin Manso is 40 kilometers away. It is one of the most important places in Ghana’s history. During the well-known trans-Atlantic slave trade, Assin Manso Slave River Park was one of the biggest places where slaves were bought and sold.
If you go to the place, you will be walking in the path of many African American ancestors, which is a good reason to go.
Slave traders stopped by the river, where slaves could rest after a long journey. They get enough to eat and sleep near the river for several days or weeks. So, they can look solid and strong to people who might buy from them.
Places of interest in the center
Komenda Cave
Komenda Cave is west of the town of Komenda and close to the beach. The Cave stands out from the other natural shapes that the sea has cut into the sandstone.
There are steps that lead from the Komenda College to the beach, making it easy to get there. The Cave is made up of a small cave with two open ends and a floor that is about 200 square meters. The rocks in the hallway make it hard to walk, and the low ceiling makes it hard to use all of the floor space. At beach level, the mouth of the Cave is to the west, and it goes northeast, parallel to the beach.
Tourists from both inside and outside of the country should go to the cave with a tour guide to learn more about its past.
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park
It is one of only three places in Africa with a 350-meter (1,150-foot) canopy walkway that joins seven treetops and leads to the jungle. This park was built and is 375 square kilometers (145 square miles) big. In 1931, it was made into a reserve forest. In 1992, it was turned into a tourist area. The park is one of the best places for tourists to visit in the Central area.
The main draw is the canopy walkway, but there are also other things to do with your kids, like a children’s park, a place to watch wildlife, and a treehouse.
Shrines in Posuban
Shrines in Posuban
These buildings are easy to spot because of their bright colors, which have meanings in mythology. They were owned by the Asafo company and were near Elmina Castle. People who used to be in the military have changed into calm people who are known for their ceremonial self-service mindset. Each of the Asafos Shrines stands for one of the Asafos.
Fort Saint-James
Fort Saint-James
The fort was built about 300 meters away. It was first built as a church, and the Dutch used it as a base of attack against Elmina Castle. At the time, it was also a kind of prison for European prisoners.
Places for tourists in the Central area
International Center for Bees Without Stings
The International Stingless Bee Centre (ISBC) is a safe place for stingless bees as well as a place where people can learn and enjoy nature. People don’t know much about stingless bees, especially African species, and have never tried their honey, pollen, or propolis, which are all great things to do at the ISBC.
Ghana Fort William
Fort William is in Scotland.
Fort William is a fort in Ghana’s Central Region. It was once called Fort Anomabo, but its captain, Brodie Cruickshank, changed the name to Fort William in the 1800s. During King William IV’s reign, he also added a floor to the main building. In 1753, after stopping the French from building a fort in the same spot, the British built it. The Dutch built a fort there in 1640, and the English built Fort Charles there in 1674. Fort Charles was left empty and burned in 1730.
Fete Beach Fete Beach
Fate Beach is the most Instagrammable beach in the Central Region, and anyone looking for luxury in the area should go there. From Accra’s west side, it only takes an hour to get there. Fete is a small town by the sea that sits on a hill and looks out over a sandy beach. The fishing village of Senya Beraku is right next to Fete Beach.
