Where to Go: the 5 Best Accra Garden Tours

1.Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $94Our pick

Leave Accra with an English-speaking guide such as Emmanuel, Peter, or Ebenezer for a full day in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens, hike to Boti Falls and Umbrella Rock, then taste fresh cocoa at Tetteh Quarshie Farm. Expect scenic roads, a comfortable air-conditioned van, and a hike that requires steady footing.

“Very nice trip, the waterfall was impressive, and the bothanical garden was beautifull. Our guide was very well prepared and kind.”

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2.Experience Boti Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens & Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $175Top rated

Travel from Accra into Ghana’s Akuapem hills with a private guide such as Michael, Isaac, or Kofi. Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens, taste fresh cocoa, hike to Boti Waterfalls, Umbrella Rock, and the three-headed palm, then stop at Asenema Waterfalls. Expect a long, active day with scenic drives and uneven paths.

“All the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and very hospitable. The village scenery along the way was a great experience. The tour driver Michael was helpful and beyond. He was an outstanding tour guide/driver. BEST Tour Ever! Wish all of them the very best.”

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3.Escape Accra City to Aburi Gardens and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $170

Leave Accra in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Aburi Botanical Gardens, where you can walk among rare plants and picnic lawns. At Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, learn how cocoa shaped Ghana and possibly taste fresh cocoa fruit. Guides such as Frederick and Edna add local insight, followed by a craft-market stop.

“Loved this tour! our tour guide was knowledgeable and informative, will definitely recommend this company for anyone wanting tour these places., my family love it.”

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4.Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Farm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $150

Travel from Accra to Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Botanical Gardens, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Expect forest walks, steps, local guides, fresh cocoa, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a full day shaped by weather, traffic, and the season.

“It was a great trip with very good communication. There was no water in the Boti Waterfalls due to the dry season, but we knew that in advance because the guide informed us about it. We added a stop at tetteh quarshie cocoa farm which was a great addition to the trip.”

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5.Accra Aburi Eco & Cocoa Experience: Gardens Waterfall &Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Travel from Accra or Tema in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Aburi Botanical Gardens, a waterfall, and Aburi Crafts Village. An English-speaking guide such as Winston, Freedom, or Emmanuel leads the day, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and snacks included. Wear trainers for the long garden walks.

“Visiting Aburi for a guided tour was the best experience for and my family. Very educative and lovely tour guide Maxwell. I will next time wear appropriate shoes like trainers due to long walks”

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