Boti Falls tour: Waterfalls, cocoa farm, botanical gardens

Twin waterfalls, a three-headed palm tree, and the first cocoa farm in Ghana

A full-day tour from Accra to Boti Falls in Ghana's Eastern Region, with stops at Aburi Botanical Gardens and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. You descend 250 steps to the twin waterfalls, take a dugout canoe tour, visit a working cocoa farm to taste raw cocoa, and explore a botanical garden filled with birds and butterflies while learning the history and medicinal uses of local plants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit waterfalls, gardens, and cocoa farm

• Descend 250 steps to Boti Falls
• Relax by falls with snacks and drinks
• Take dugout canoe tour at falls
• Swim in falls for refreshment
• Guided tour of Aburi Botanical Gardens
• Explore gardens and learn plant history
• Hike to Umbrella Rock
• See three-headed palm tree
• Visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
• Learn cocoa history and taste cocoa

The experience

The day starts with a descent of 250 steps to reach Boti Falls, a twin waterfall where you relax by the bank with snacks and cold drinks. A dugout canoe tour on the water is included, and anyone wanting more adventure can swim in the falls themselves. The itinerary notes that between November and March the falls may dry up due to limited rainfall. In those months, the guide will take you to Adom Falls or Oboadaka Falls instead, which sit in the same area.

At Aburi Botanical Gardens, a guided tour walks you through the history and origins of local tree and plant species, pointing out their medicinal properties. The gardens themselves are known for birds and butterflies, and the route takes in several named features: the palm walk at the main entrance, the Bush House, the Rock Garden, the Pergola, a historic Ficus tree, and a retired helicopter on the grounds. Umbrella Rock comes next, a 45-minute hike through the forest to a rock formation and a three-headed palm tree: a botanical oddity where the three heads take turns bearing fruit each year, never all at once.

The Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm is Ghana's first cocoa farm, and the visit covers the history of cocoa in the country, its lifespan as a crop, and its economic importance. You taste raw cocoa straight from the tree to understand what natural cocoa is like before processing. Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and an experienced local guide in English are included throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• an experienced local guide who speaks English.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kwame Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this full-day tour if you want to see four different landscapes (waterfalls, gardens, historic rock, and a working cocoa farm) in one trip, starting and ending at your Accra hotel.

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Top questions

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 happens at Boti Falls during the dry season between November and March?

Boti Falls may dry up due to limited rainfall in those months. When that occurs, your guide will take you to Adom Falls or Oboadaka Falls instead, both located in the same area of the Eastern Region.

Can I swim in Boti Falls, or is it just a viewing stop?

Swimming is optional and available for anyone seeking more adventure. Most visitors relax by the bank with snacks and drinks, but the choice to swim is yours.

What is the three-headed palm tree, and why is it unusual?

The three-headed palm tree grows at Boti Falls with three separate heads that take turns bearing fruit each year: never all three at the same time. It is a rare natural occurrence you will see during the tour.

What will I learn at the cocoa farm about Ghanaian chocolate?

At Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, you learn the history of cocoa in Ghana, how long cocoa plants live, and the economic benefits cocoa brings to the country. You also taste raw cocoa directly from the tree to experience what it tastes like before it is processed into chocolate.

How much walking and climbing is involved in this tour?

You descend 250 steps to reach Boti Falls and ascend them again on the way out. Umbrella Rock involves a 45-minute hike through the forest, though a car option is available if you prefer not to walk that section. The botanical gardens tour is at a leisurely pace.