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Aburi Botanical Gardens — manicured lawns and tall trees on the Akuapem ridge1 / 6

Eastern Region

Escape Accra City to Aburi Gardens and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farms

Experience the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the Akuapem ridge. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Accra and enjoy the beautiful greenery of the Aburi Gardens — a popular destination for flora lovers and bird watchers, home to endangered plant species and ten beautifully manicured lawns perfect for a picnic. Selfie lovers will fall in love with the picturesque Ficus Leprieuri, the famous Strangler Fig tree.

Highlights

  • Guided walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens
  • See the iconic Ficus Leprieuri (Strangler Fig) tree
  • Visit the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm — the origin of cocoa in Ghana
  • Browse the Aburi Craft Village

Itinerary

  1. Pick up

    We pick you up from your residence or preferred pick up location within Accra to begin your tour.

  2. Aburi Botanical Gardens

    The Aburi botanical gardens is a popular destination for flora lovers and bird watchers. Visitors will find various endangered species of plants and can have an enjoyable picnic on any of the 10 beautiful well-manicured lawns. Selfie lovers will definitely fall in love with the picturesque background the garden offers and especially be thrilled by the Ficus Leprieuri (the Strangler ficus tree).

  3. Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farms

    Ever wondered where chocolate comes from? Well, we'll take you to the very beginning of chocolate — the cocoa tree. At the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, you learn a bit of the history of Cocoa in Ghana and if you are lucky you might get to taste some cocoa fruit, if they're in season.

  4. Aburi Craft Village

    You can buy relics and souvenirs to remind you of your memorable visit. Or pick up an interesting artefact for your home or as a gift to friends and family.

  5. Drop Off

    We take you back to your pickup location.

What's included

  • Parking fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Tour service
  • Entry/admission — Aburi Botanical Gardens

Not included

  • Pick up outside Accra (comes with extra cost)

Getting there

Meeting point: Your residence or preferred pickup location within Accra

Pick you up from your location in Accra.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. This experience requires good weather — if it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers — if it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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September 2026

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Travellers

Adults

GH₵1,812.00 each (≈ $159.80)

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TotalGH₵1,812.00$159.80

Seats are held for 15 minutes at checkout.

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