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Nature Thrills: Visit the Famous Aburi Botanical Garden and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
4.8
12 Ratings
Accra
Discover the incredible plant life at the Aburi Botanical Garden and learn about the fascinating journey of cocoa at the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. A thrilling tour for botanical enthusiasts and chocolate lovers!
Discover the incredible plant life at the Aburi Botanical Garden and learn about the fascinating journey of cocoa at the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. A thrilling tour for botanical enthusiasts and chocolate lovers!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aburi Botanical Gardens - Visitors can explore the Aburi Botanical Gardens, an eco-friendly destination dedicated to the conservation of plant and animal species, established in 1890. The garden features a diverse collection of botanical plant species from around the globe. Some of these were planted by notable figures such as Sir Gordon…
- Aburi Botanical Gardens - Visitors can explore the Aburi Botanical Gardens, an eco-friendly destination dedicated to the conservation of plant and animal species, established in 1890. The garden features a diverse collection of botanical plant species from around the globe. Some of these were planted by notable figures such as Sir Gordon Guggisberg, General Olisengo Obasanjo, H.E Jerry John Rawlings, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles of Britain, and many others. These plants serve various purposes, including food, medicinal uses, culinary spices, and beautification.
- Tetteh Quashie Cocoa Farm - The Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, the first cocoa farm in Ghana, was established by Tetteh Quarshie in 1870 and is located in Akuapim Mampong. Visitors can learn about the cocoa plantation process, from planting to harvesting, and the fermentation process that produces raw cocoa beans. These beans are either exported in their raw form or sold to manufacturing companies for processing. Remarkably, two of the original trees planted by Tetteh Quarshie still thrive on the farm, bearing fruit. Ghana is renowned for producing high-quality cocoa and ranks second in quantity after Ivory Coast.
- Adom Waterfalls - Situated in Obosomase in Ghana’s Eastern Region, this attraction is also known as Obosomase Waterfalls. The waterfall cascades over stratified rocks into a clear pool and flows through a forest that was home to indigenous Ghanaian people 400 years ago.
The waterfall consists of two sections: the lower falls and the upper falls. To reach this stunning site, tourists must embark on a 25-minute hike up a hill.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
- Local Transportation
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Guide Support
- Fuel Charge and Taxes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Accra
- Local Transportation
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Guide Support
- Fuel Charge and Taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
- Meals
- International airfare
- Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
- Meals
Additional Information
The renowned Aburi Botanical Garden will be visited, offering an opportunity to discover the numerous benefits of the diverse plants found there. This tour is ideal for enthusiasts of botanical plants who wish to deepen their understanding of their applications. Following this, the tour will proceed to the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, the site of the…
The renowned Aburi Botanical Garden will be visited, offering an opportunity to discover the numerous benefits of the diverse plants found there. This tour is ideal for enthusiasts of botanical plants who wish to deepen their understanding of their applications. Following this, the tour will proceed to the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, the site of the first cocoa tree planting. Visitors will observe the journey of cocoa from its initial stages to the final products used in chocolate production.
Location
Accra Mall
Spintex Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Audrey_s
Aug 4, 2025
Wonderful experience - This is a wonderful tour that connects you to nature. The botanical garden was amazing; I know … but the trees and plants were spectacular. We also did the waterfall, what a serene place to clear your mind and the drive to both the waterfall and gardens were so nice and really different from busy Accra city center. And the cocoa farm was so insightful and quite the learning experience. A great tour all around and our guide Gian was wonderful - he even gave a great recommendation for lunch. Highly recommend and if you get Gian you’re in for a treat.
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Victoria_v
Jan 7, 2024
Visit Nature Outside of Accra - Driver and guide arrived early with an air conditioned vehicle. The botanical gardens were fabulous, we learned a lot at the first chocolate farm in Ghana and the waterfall was nice but we found the hike to be almost too strenuous given the hot weather and steady incline.
We left around 10:30 and returned at 5pm. This tour is good value and a nice way to see some sights in the hills just outside of Accra. Guides at each location were knowledgeable and happy to answer all of your questions.
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47milesc
May 7, 2023
Nature tour in Ghana - This is just to say thank you ProTour Africa for again organizing a good tour for my partner and I in Ghana. The schedule and appointments worked out well and the driver was good and careful and also the guide's quite ok, the guides at 'Aburi Botanical Garden' and the 'Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm were quite experienced. I look forward to doing another tour with you one of these days.
Best regards and best wishes
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Q585uznatalieo
Apr 10, 2023
Visit Aburi - An excellent opportunity to learn about nature, life in Accra and Ghana in general. Gian was a wonderful guide, both informative and fun!
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W4575ydcassandras
Apr 2, 2023
Value for money - The Cocoa Farm was very interesting and I loved the practical aspect of the tour at the Farm. Another highlight of the tour was the opportunity to meet other garden enthusiasts at the botanical garden and exchanged tips and ideas. The group was small enough that we were able to chat with each other and learn from one another's experiences.
this tour is worth the price.
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Chireylj
Apr 2, 2023
Nature Tour with ProTour Africa - The Aburi Garden tour tour was a truly a delightful experience. As a lover of all things green, I was excited to explore the various gardens in the area, and I was not disappointed. The hike to the waterfall was challenging and not accessible for all ages. Along the way, we passed through a beautiful grove of trees which added to the enjoyment of the tour.
The water cascaded down a series of rocks into a small pool, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. It was the perfect spot to take some photos and just Overall, the mini waterfall tour was a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and refreshing outdoor experience.
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V7869falisaw
Feb 14, 2023
do it! - This is definitely worth it! Price was reasonable and it was very organized and professional! We loved seeing Aburi garden, the cocoa farm was very informative and the Adom WaterFall was a good exercise session ( I recommend you dress appropriately). The tour guide was very flexible and ensured we were comfortable and having a good time!
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Léone
Jan 18, 2023
Book them! You won't be disappointed - We had such a lovely time with the ProTour Africa team. They are extremely professional, kind and polite. But most importantly communication was excellent all round from booking to drop off.
The car was very comfortable (saloon car with AC).
About the tour : we particularly enjoyed Aburi gardens. Such a peaceful place. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us so much facts about the garden and Ghana.
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Chanda_b
Jun 22, 2025
Nice tour - The botanical garden and the cocoa farm were both very interesting and a good time. The waterfall required a steep walk down a long unpaved path to get there. And a very slippery rock path to get close to it, which I fell on and got some scratches and bruises. I was ok but too tired and wary to see the second waterfall there. The guide was good. The AC was not working in the car I was traveling in so it was hot.
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Adina_h
Sep 28, 2023
It was worth it - It was a good experience. I thought I would have seen more herbs and spices. The waterfalls were breathtaking once you get there. Vistors need to know that the trek to get there is longer than expected and then you have 90 stairs to get to big waterfall.
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