Route · 7–9 days
The western shore
Cape Coast & Elmina → Western coast
The shape of the journey
The quiet coast, slowly: Cape Coast, Busua's bay, the forts at Axim, the stilt village of Nzulezu, Ankasa's forest, and back to Accra.
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House by house
Nights are suggestions. We adjust them to your pace, the season and the festival calendar.
- Stop 01
Cape Coast & Elmina
The castles, if you have not already been, or a slow start on the beach.
- Stop 02
Western coast
Busua's bay, the fort at Butre, Axim's Fort St Anthony.
- Stop 03
Western coast
Beyin: a canoe to Nzulezu, Fort Apollonia, and a day in Ankasa's forest.
- Stop 04
Accra
Back to Accra by road, or by air from Takoradi.
Good to know
Length
7–9 days, including arrival and departure days.
Roads and flights
Pairs well with the end of the heritage path or the coast and the court. (to verify)
Best season
November to March is the most reliable window for most of this route. See when to go for each region.
Rooms
Comfortable rather than lavish outside Accra, and we say which. See stays.
Let us help you plan your trip
Make the western shore your own
- A specialist who writes back by hand
- Days ordered one house at a time
- Time left free after the heavy days
Other routes
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10–12 days
The coast and the court
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16–18 days
The whole board
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12–14 days
The heritage path
Start a conversation
Leave your name and email and a specialist will write back by hand, usually within two working days. Or use the trip planner to send us more.