Aburi Botanical Garden & Cocoa Farm Tour: Accra

Original cocoa trees still bearing fruit after many decades.

A guided tour from Accra visiting Aburi Botanical Garden and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, where you learn how plants are used for food, medicine and spices, then watch the cocoa fermentation process that turns raw beans into chocolate ingredients. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit botanical garden and cocoa farm

• Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens
• Learn about plant uses
• Tour Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
• See cocoa planting and harvesting
• Observe cocoa fermentation process

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Accra and takes you to Aburi Botanical Garden, an eco-friendly site opened in 1890 that protects plant and animal species. The garden holds botanical plants from around the world, many planted by colonial governors and African leaders including Sir Gordon Guggisberg, General Obasanjo, and Queen Elizabeth II. Your guide walks you through the collection, explaining how these plants serve as food, medicine, spices and decoration: the practical uses behind each species.

Next is Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm at Akuapim Mampong, where the first cocoa tree in Ghana was planted in 1870. You'll see the full cocoa process: planting, harvesting, and fermentation, which produces the raw beans that Ghana exports or sells to manufacturers. Two of the original trees planted by Tetteh Quarshie himself still grow on the farm and bear fruit. Ghana leads the world in cocoa quality and ranks second globally in production volume after Ivory Coast.

The itinerary also includes Obosomase Waterfall in the Eastern Region, a two-part cascade flowing through forest that was home to indigenous Ghanaians 400 years ago. Reaching the falls requires a hike of about 25 minutes uphill to the clear pool below. The tour runs 5 to 7 hours total, with all entrance fees, local transport and guide support covered.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Accra.
• local transportation between sites.
• entrance fees to Aburi Botanical Garden, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm and Obosomase Waterfall.
• guide support.
• fuel charge and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ProTour Africa

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to combine botanical gardens with a working cocoa farm and learn how plants become products: the moderate walking and 25-minute uphill hike mean you'll need comfort with physical activity over a full day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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 24 h before the start.

What plants will I learn about at Aburi Botanical Garden?

Aburi Botanical Garden holds botanical species from around the world used as food, medicine, spices and decoration. Many were planted by historical figures including colonial governors, African leaders and members of the British royal family. Your guide explains the practical uses of each plant as you walk through the collection.

How does the cocoa processing work at Tetteh Quarshie Farm?

At Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm you watch the full cocoa cycle: planting, harvesting, and fermentation, which produces the raw beans exported or sent to manufacturers for chocolate production. Two of the original trees planted by Tetteh Quarshie in 1870 still grow on the farm and produce fruit.

Is there hiking involved in this tour?

Yes. Obosomase Waterfall requires a hike of about 25 minutes uphill through forest to reach the two-part cascade and its clear pool. Moderate physical fitness is recommended for the full tour.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Accra, local transportation between sites, entrance fees to all three attractions, fuel charge, taxes and guide support are all included. Meals are not included.