Aburi Gardens & Boti Falls tour: Cocoa heritage & waterfalls

Explore secret local spots with a guide who brings history and culture alive

This tour of Aburi Gardens and Boti Falls in Ghana combines two stops in the Eastern Region: a guided walk through the historic gardens in the Akwapim hills, where cocoa and rubber cultivation began in the late 1800s, followed by a hike to twin waterfalls in the Huhunya Forest where you can swim. An experienced guide leads the day in English or French, handles transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and provides lunch and snacks. Minimum age is 16. Moderate fitness and proper footwear are needed for the waterfall hike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Aburi Gardens and Boti Falls

• Explore Aburi Gardens with guide
• Try local street food and drinks
• Hike to Boti Falls
• Swim at Boti Falls

The experience

Aburi Gardens sits in the Akwapim hills and holds hundreds of medicinal plants alongside the trees and exotic species that made it a testing ground for cocoa and rubber in Ghana from the late 1800s onward. You'll walk a 274-metre palm tree boardwalk, the signature feature of the gardens, guided by someone who knows the site's history and can point out the plants and birds most visitors miss. The tour includes time to try local street food and drinks while you're there, so you get a taste of what the area actually eats.

From the gardens, the route moves to Boti Falls in the Huhunya Forest, where twin waterfalls drop into a pool. The hike to reach them is minimal but requires proper footwear and swimwear. You'll have the chance to get in the water once you arrive. The whole day runs 4 to 6 hours, with an air-conditioned vehicle moving you between stops. Your guide travels with you throughout, your lunch and snacks are included, and the driver picks you up from your hotel.

What’s included

• Lunch and snacks.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup.
• use of bicycle in the gardens.
• expert guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wild Tours Ghana

Is this one for you?The hike to Boti Falls is minimal but requires moderate fitness and proper footwear, so this tour suits someone comfortable with a short walk on uneven ground and a swim in open water. The full day spans 4 to 6 hours with the guide managing both the pace and the route, which means you move at a steady clip between the two sites rather than lingering for hours at one stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 is Aburi Gardens and why does it matter to Ghana's history?

Aburi Gardens in the Akwapim hills was where cocoa and rubber plants were first cultivated in Ghana starting in the late 1800s. The site now holds hundreds of medicinal plants and a 274-metre palm tree walkway, and your guide will explain how these crops shaped the country's economy and landscape.

Can I swim at Boti Falls, and what do I need to bring?

Yes, Boti Falls has a pool where you can swim. Bring swimwear and proper footwear for the hike down to the twin waterfalls. The walk is minimal but the ground is uneven.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 4 to 6 hours and includes lunch, snacks, bottled water, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup. You'll also have use of a bicycle during the gardens portion if you want it.