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Cape Coast in Ghana is a delightful and friendly historical landmark town. Cape Coast backpacking tours give travelers the chance to explore the famous portal of the Atlantic slave trade, with a range of historical sites to see and experience.
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Airports
Cape Coast airports include the following:• Kotoka Accra International Airport
Birdlife
Cape Coast birdlife is rich and diverse, with a number of key habitats. Kakum National Park is home to 269 bird species, including Splendid Glossy Starling, Bates's Sunbird, African Harrier-Hawks, Black Bee-eater, Red-fronted Parrot, Green-backed Camaroptera, Superb Sunbird, Bar-breasted and Red-billed Firefinch and Black-necked Weaver.Conservation
With the beautiful Kakum National Park and a number of preservation projects underway, Cape Coast conservation aims to protect and preserve the habitats, birds and animals found within the region.Malaria
Cape Coast malaria medication includes the following:• Mefloquine (Lariam)
• Doxycycline
• Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)
Money
Cape Coast money and banking information includes the following:• Banking hours are Monday-Thursday from 08h00 - 14h00, and Friday from 08h00 - 15h00
• Credit cards are only accepted at major hotels, stores and restaurants
• Travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and major hotels
• Ghana currency is the Ghana Cedi (GHS) and Ghana pesewas
• ATM's are rare, and generally don’t accept foreign cards
Plants
Cape Coast plant life mostly consists of coastal vegetation and woodlands, however Kakum National Park has a range of rich ecosystems including dense rainforests.Safety Tips
• Cape Coast is a fairly busy tourist area, and is generally very safe to visit
• Permission should be sought before photographing military installations, government buildings or airports
• Avoid all demonstrations and large crowds which may turn violent
• Public beaches can be unsafe, with some theft and harassment reported
• Try not to walk around alone after dark, especially women travellers
Travel Books
Cape Coast recommended travel books include the following:• The Door of No Return: The History of Cape Coast Castle and the Atlantic Slave Trade by William St Clair
• Ghana: The Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs
• Culture and Customs of Ghana by Steven J. Salm and Toyin Falola
• Ghana in Pictures by Yvette Lapierre
• The Birds of Ghana: An Annotated Checklist by L.G. Grimes
Visa Requirements
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Wildlife
Cape Coast wildlife is fairly diverse, with crocodiles, monkeys and a range of small rodents and reptiles to be found around the area. Kakum National Park is situated very close, with a large range of species to be seen including flying squirrels.
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Cape Coast Slave Fort
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