Private Tour
Ghana : Accra: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farms, Waterfalls Trip
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi which occupies an area of 64.8 hectares. Founded by Governor William Brandford-Griffith and Dr. John Farrell Easmon, a Sierra Leonean medical doctor. Opened in March, 1890.
Aburi is located in the Eastern Region of Ghana about 31.4km from Accra the capital.
This tour package begins with a Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.
Tetteh Quarshie was a pre-independence Ghanaian agriculturalist and the person directly responsible for the introduction of cocoa crops to Ghana, which today constitute one of the major export crops of the Ghanaian economy. In 1879, Tetteh Quarshie planted the seeds at Mampong with some success.
Be transferred in a 4x4 air-condition cross country, served with water and snacks, with an experienced friendly and helpful guide.
Visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.
Depart Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm to Aburi Botanical Garden.
Visit Aburi Crafts Village from Aburi Botanical Gardens.
Depart Aburi Crafts Village to Accra.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Travelers will experience a serene, conducive and historic massive garden, on aches of land that accommodates huge trees in various unique and breadth-taking speeches grown ages ago. The entire enclave is covered in well groomed green grass and paved pathways leading through to all beautiful sight-delightful areas of the far reaching gardens. Learn about the origin of Cocoa (raw material for chocolate) in Ghana; and enjoy the spectacular scenic view of Accra from the mountain top.
Tetteh Quarshie was a pre-independence Ghanaian agriculturalist and the person directly responsible for the introduction of cocoa crops to Ghana, which today constitute one of the major export crops of the Ghanaian economy. Quarshie travelled to the island of Fernando Po (now Bioko in Equatorial Guinea) in 1870 and returned in 1876 to Ghana in order to introduce the crop. He died on Christmas Day 1892.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Options
Unforgettable Experience
Excellent Profession Driver
Duration: 3 hours
Lunch & Refreshment
4 x 4 Air condition
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