Where to Go: the 4 Best Accra Chocolate Tours

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

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

Travel from Accra into Ghana’s Eastern Region for Aburi Botanical Gardens, twin Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Guides such as Emmanuel, Eben, Moses, and Peter add local context. Expect a full day of walking, forest views, cocoa tasting, and changing pickup times.

“Excellent trip with a very very friendly guide Emmanuel! Definitely recommend him and this tour.”

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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 with guides such as Michael, Isaac, or Kofi to Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana’s first cocoa farm, Boti’s twin falls, Umbrella Rock, and the three-headed palm. Expect a private 6-to-9-hour outing, scenic village roads, included admission, and a serious hike.

“Our driver, Michael, was so kind and the main reason we survived the tour lol. I didn’t read the fine print when I booked AT ALL. I booked it for me and my mother, but I didn’t realize that a hike would be involved until we were in the thick of it. She’s in her 60s and we are not hikers - far from it. Long story short she made it, I barely did. We (really I) couldn’t make it to the tree unless a rescue team was available to carry me the rest of the way. Thankfully, the small river stream was nearby so I could rejuvenate in the…”

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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 with a guide such as Frederick or Edna. Walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens, visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, taste cocoa fruit when in season, and browse Aburi crafts before returning to your accommodation.

“The tour was organized by two local young men. They drove me around first to Aburi Gardens then cocoa farms. Each places had their own tour guides. The trip was educational and it was quite an experience tasting kakao beans at Ghana's first cocoa farm. I strongly recommend.”

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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, climb Umbrella Rock, walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens and visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Your guide handles the route, entry fees, bottled water and air-conditioned transport. Expect forest steps, outdoor walking and a full day in hot weather.

“Fantastic experience. Lots to do and well worth every penny. Each tour guide was kind. Each spot was worth the drive.”

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