Cape Coast is near Elmina, a famous historical town in Ghana. Historic Castles, Forts, Cathedrals, Educational Institutions, Beautiful Beaches and the Kakum National Park are some attractions that one will find on a visit to Cape Coast and Elmina. Prospect Lodge is the most modern Lodge in Cape Coast and Elmina.
The Atlantic Ocean can be sited from the terrace and windows of Prospect Lodge. The beautiful Brenu Akyemu Beach Resort is about 10 Kilometers from Prospect Lodge.
The Castles and Forts which served as slave prisons, residential accommodation and offices for the colonial government are now world heritage sites and museums. The Elmina Castle was built in 1482 and was the Europeans first point of contact with West Africa. Some other forts sited in and around Cape Coast and Elmina are Fort William, Cape Coast, built in 1820; Fort Victoria, Cape Coast, built in 1781, Fort JAGO, Elmina, built in 1638.
Cape Coast and Elmina can boast of many interesting cultural events and festivals that play important roles in tourist activities. Notable among them are the Fetu Afahye Festival of Cape Coast, Bakatue of Elmina and the Panafest which is a biannual event to commemorate the end of slavery.
Cape Coast boasts of many well known second cycle schools and colleges in Ghana and the University of Cape Coast.
Kakum National Park is one of the central region's most popular natural attractions. The tropical rain forest is a home to large variety of birds, monkeys, elephants, reptiles and butterflies. Kakum Forest has a 1000 foot long canopy walkway through the forest. This is the only canopy walkway in Africa .
Prospect Lodge mini bus can take you to visit these touristic sites to make your dream of visiting hospitable Ghana come true.
