Aburi Botanic Gardens & Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour

Walk through a century-old garden, then hike to waterfalls and a three-headed palm tree

A full-day private tour from Accra combines the Aburi Botanic Gardens (a 1890s British sanatorium garden with diverse plant collections), and Boti Falls, where you hike to an umbrella rock overlook and descend 250 concrete steps to twin waterfalls. An English-speaking guide leads the route. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and suits small groups or solo travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Aburi Gardens and Boti Falls

• Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens
• Hike to umbrella rock
• Enjoy view from umbrella rock
• Walk to nearby village
• See Three-Headed Palm Tree
• Descend 250 steps to twin waterfalls

The Experience

The Aburi Botanic Gardens open the day: a miniature version of Kew Gardens built by the British in 1890, now a century-old collection of diverse flora spread across the hillside near Accra. You walk the grounds with your guide, who points out the plantings and the history of the site as a former sanatorium. From there, the route heads to Boti Falls, where the real physical work begins.

At Boti Falls, you start with a one-hour hike through rocky forest to the umbrella rock, climbing to a viewpoint before descending. The twin waterfalls (locally called the Male and Female falls) sit below. Reaching them means walking down 250 concrete steps. After the falls, a short three-minute walk takes you to a nearby village to see the three-headed palm tree, a single base sprouting three separate stems. Bottled water travels with you throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving between sites.

Your guide speaks English and shapes the day around your pace. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point. The full outing runs between 8 and 10 hours, giving you time at each stop without rushing through the gardens or the forest walk.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup in Accra.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Days and timesDaily · 07:00

Ages13 to 90 years · 5 to 12 years · Under 5 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “At the car park”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Frank Doe Travels

Is this one for you?The hike to umbrella rock and the 250-step descent to the falls demand moderate fitness and sturdy footing, so this tour suits travelers ready for a full day of walking and climbing rather than a leisurely garden stroll.

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Top questions

Can children come?

5 to 12 years. Under 5: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Aburi Botanic Gardens actually like to walk through?

The Aburi Botanic Gardens is a 1890s British colonial garden built as a sanatorium, now holding a century-old collection of diverse plant species across the hillside. You walk the grounds with your guide, who explains the plantings and the site's history.

How difficult is the hike to Boti Falls?

The hike to umbrella rock takes about one hour through rocky forest and leads to a viewpoint. Reaching the twin waterfalls requires descending 250 concrete steps. The tour is recommended for travelers with at least moderate physical fitness. It is not suitable for those with spinal injuries.

What is the three-headed palm tree?

The three-headed palm tree grows in a nearby village just three minutes' walk from Boti Falls. It is a single palm with three separate stems sprouting from one base, and your guide includes it as a stop on the route.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Accra?

Yes, hotel pickup in Accra is included. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you and handles transport between the Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls throughout the day.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours total, including the drive from Accra, time in the gardens, the hike and waterfall descent, and the village stop.

What do I need to bring or know before booking?

Bottled water is provided. Children are welcome from age 5. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Wear sturdy shoes for the forest hike and the 250 concrete steps. Public transportation options are available near the sites if you need an alternative to the included vehicle.