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

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 4×4 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.

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.

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.

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

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Unforgettable Experience
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  Excellent Profession Driver
  Duration: 3 hours
  Lunch & Refreshment
  4 x 4 Air condition

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• This Tour is Provided by Kaya Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Accra.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.