🏨 Ghana : Accra: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farms, Waterfalls Trip Activity

Ghana : Accra: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farms, Waterfalls Trip

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From $188.05

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Accra, Accra

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi which occupies an area of 64.8 hectares. Founded by Governor William Brandford-Griffith and Dr. John Farrell Easmon, a Sierra Leonean medical doctor. Opened in March, 1890.
Aburi is located in the Eastern Region of Ghana about 31.4km from Accra the capital.

This tour package begins with a Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.

Tetteh Quarshie was a pre-independence Ghanaian agriculturalist and the person directly responsible for the introduction of cocoa crops to Ghana, which today constitute one of the major export crops of the Ghanaian economy. In 1879, Tetteh Quarshie planted the seeds at Mampong with some success.

Be transferred in a 4x4 air-condition cross country, served with water and snacks, with an experienced friendly and helpful guide.

Visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.

Depart Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm to Aburi Botanical Garden.

Visit Aburi Crafts Village from Aburi Botanical Gardens.

Depart Aburi Crafts Village to Accra.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Landing and facility fees

What's Not Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 60
SENIOR: Age: 61 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
We provide face masks and hand sanitizer upon arrival

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
We provide face masks and hand sanitizer upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Aburi Botanical Gardens

Travelers will experience a serene, conducive and historic massive garden, on aches of land that accommodates huge trees in various unique and breadth-taking speeches grown ages ago. The entire enclave is covered in well groomed green grass and paved pathways leading through to all beautiful sight-delightful areas of the far reaching gardens.
Learn about the origin of Cocoa (raw material for chocolate) in Ghana; and enjoy the spectacular scenic view of Accra from the mountain top.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tetteh Quarshie was a pre-independence Ghanaian agriculturalist and the person directly responsible for the introduction of cocoa crops to Ghana, which today constitute one of the major export crops of the Ghanaian economy. Quarshie travelled to the island of Fernando Po (now Bioko in Equatorial Guinea) in 1870 and returned in 1876 to Ghana in order to introduce the crop. He died on Christmas Day 1892.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Aburi Crafts Village

The Aburi Crafts Village is a decent size with many shops to check out. Lots of local woodwork and artisans crafting there while you shop.
There are many types of arts/crafts here including clothing, jewellery, keychains, bottle openers, baskets, furniture, etc. A wide variety of price points

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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