Most tourists usually crave for serene sites where nature is encountered in its simplicity to take away their worries. Beyond this satisfaction, there is a need to have an experience that will enlighten you on the historical nature of events in the past to serve as a guide towards the future and also make informed decisions. For this reason, our agency, located in Accra, Ghana will assist you any day to organize a trip to the Salaga Slave Market in the East Gonja District of the north of Ghana.
Exposure
Historically, the story of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in Africa is better communicated at the Salaga Slave Market, a leading business center in West Africa that traded in goods such as kola, gold, textiles, beads, animal hides and ostrich feathers during the 16th century but later transformed into a market for trading of humans during the 18th century. Slaves were transported from this market to the coast for export. This significant exposure will actually leave you with the exclusive knowledge of how people from the Upper West, Upper East and Northern regions served as sources for slaves who were mostly exchanged for cowries, gold and kola nuts. There were very deep pits that housed the slaves until they were to be transported and a well with water to quench their thirst perhaps to keep them alive. It is pathetic to note that, these exchanges were mostly initiated by the relatives or families of the victims. People of mixed races today find it engaging to trace their source along the historical lineage of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and this is worth noting because you may never know if this adventure will lead you to the roots to rediscover your lost identity.
Another face of this historical journey is the Salaga Museum which houses agonizing collection of rusty spears, shackles and calabash to signify the minute remains of the memory of slavery which lasted almost five hundred years, destroyed cultures and traditions as well as separated families and ancestral ties. There is always a warm reception with someone who has excellent knowledge about the place to guide you throughout the tour. There are also a few places you can lodge to keep you safe and comfortable during your stay in Salaga. These places include but not limited to the Bore Nada Guest House, Mufina Guest House and the Bore Nasa Guest House. You will also have the opportunity to interact with natives, their culture and most importantly their delicacy.
What’s more? Our outfit offers vehicle hiring and rental services for a private, comfortable and safe trip to Salaga. We provide well maintained vehicles that include buses, saloon cars, ford, 4*4, VIP and professional dri9vers upon request. Whether you are visiting the place alone or with family and friends or even as an organization just get in touch with as and we will make this happen with little or no stress.
Above all, we give you rates that perfectly suits your badget.
