Aburi Botanical Gardens tour with quad biking and waterfall

Walk through medicinal plants, then ride rough trails and swim under a waterfall

A full-day tour from Accra combines a guided walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana's premier botanical reserve, with off-road quad biking on rough trails in the Adukrom community and a stop at Asenema Waterfall, where you can stand directly under the cascade and swim in the pool below. The tour includes private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and refreshments throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Botanical Gardens, Quad Biking, Waterfall

• Tour Aburi Botanical Gardens
• Quad bike off-road in Adukrom
• Relax at Asenema Waterfall

The experience

The tour opens at Aburi Botanical Gardens, where a guide walks you through the reserve's collection of plants, spices and medicinal trees. The Gardens function as both a working botanical resource and a place to understand the historical uses of the plants on display. From there, the group heads to Adukrom, a local community in the Eastern Region, where the pace shifts entirely.

Quad biking takes over the middle of the day. You ride off-road on rough trails around Adukrom. The terrain is built to test the bikes and the riders, and the guide positions the trails to deliver genuine adrenaline rather than a gentle cruise. After the riding, the tour moves to Asenema Waterfall. Unlike many waterfalls where you view from a distance, this one lets you wade into the pool directly beneath the cascade. You can stand under the falling water itself and swim in the basin in front of it.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transportation between the three sites, and the driver provides bottled water and snacks throughout the eight-hour day. The guide speaks English and leads the entire experience. Children from age ten are welcome on the tour.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water and snacks.
• all fees and taxes.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Nsroma Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day free and want three distinct activities (botanical gardens, off-road riding, and waterfall swimming) in one trip with private transportation included.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What is Aburi Botanical Gardens actually like?

Aburi Botanical Gardens serves as Ghana's most decorated botanical reserve, displaying plants, spices and medicinal trees with historical significance. The guide explains the uses and properties of the plants as you walk through the grounds.

What happens during the quad biking part?

You ride off-road on rough trails around Adukrom, a local community in the Eastern Region. The trails are designed to be challenging and exciting rather than a smooth ride, and the guide leads the group through the terrain.

Can you actually get in the water at Asenema Waterfall?

Yes. Asenema Waterfall is unique because you can stand directly beneath the falling water and swim in the pool in front of it, rather than viewing from a distance or staying dry.

How much of the day is spent traveling between sites?

The total tour duration is eight hours and includes travel time between Aburi Botanical Gardens, Adukrom and Asenema Waterfall. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transportation.

Is this tour suitable for someone who has never been quad biking before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide leads the group through the off-road trails in Adukrom, and the experience is designed to deliver excitement without requiring prior biking experience.