Learn Cocoa Production and Local Economy at Cocoa Farming Village

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

See how cocoa is cultivated for chocolate at a farm in the forested countryside and join in the process if you wish. After meeting the village leaders, you will head to a small family-operated farm for an eye-opening look at how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter and demand remains high, although there are challenges to growing it as you will discover while conversing with the farmers. You will see how the trees are pruned and the cocoa harvested and dried, all vital steps that you will be welcome to participate in. You will also learn about the history of cocoa, which was introduced to Ghana in the mid-19th century. Back in Takoradi, you will Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Sekondi – Takoradi to learn about the importance of cocoa to the local economy.

What's Included

Tour guiding services
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips or Gratuities
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Meeting point
Takoradi Harbour

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Takoradi Harbour (Pass by)

    Depart for a typical cocoa farming village

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Sekondi-Takoradi

    Drive past Monkey Hill and adjoining wetlands. Unique virgin forest inhabited by monkeys and birds in the centre of the metropolis and the story of the monkey. Drive through Sekondi European Town. See the old colonial buildings, High Court, Commercial and Residential buildings. Drive past Fort Orange. You guide will give the story of the Fort and the old Railway Station.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive in the Cocoa Farming village and visit a small cocoa farm to see how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Embark on a brief walking tour of the village to experience village life in Ghana.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Sekondi-Takoradi (Pass by)

    Depart for Sekondi-Takoradi. Drive pass the Essipong Sports Stadium.

    Admission ticket free
  • Takoradi Harbour (Pass by)

    Drive back to the Takoradi Port

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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