Ghana : Accra: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farms, Waterfalls Trip

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Bottled water
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Opposite Afrikiko, in the building of Accra Tourist Information Centre, Office 6

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Aburi Crafts Village

    The Aburi Crafts Village is a decent size with many shops to check out. Lots of local woodwork and artisans crafting there while you shop. There are many types of arts/crafts here including clothing, jewellery, keychains, bottle openers, baskets, furniture, etc. A wide variety of price points

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Kaya Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Chocolate Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Food & Drink
Zombie
Zombie Slice
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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