Where to Go: the 10 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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5.Boti Falls, Botanic Gardens, Cocoa Fam, Umbrella Rock Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $180

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Boti Falls, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Umbrella Rock, the three-headed palm, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Your private group gets pickup from Kotoka Airport, guided walks, snacks, drinks, and time for swimming or a canoe ride when conditions allow.

“The tour overall was a lot of fun. The actual Boti Falls are beautiful. We could swim in the pools under the falls, which was a great experience (you end up climbing a total of 500 stairs, so be prepared!). The Cocoa Farm and Botanical Gardens wRead more”

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6.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 leads the day, with pickup, drop-off, entrance fees, water, and snacks included.

“amazing trip. winston was great! would def do it again!”

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7.1 Day cocoa farm tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $349

Leave Accra at 7:30 am for Asamankese, where a private guide introduces you to one of Ghana’s oldest cocoa farms. Walk beneath the tree canopy, learn how pods become dried beans, taste cocoa, and enjoy included snacks and lunch. Pickup is offered, and only your group takes part.

“Bless is very friendly and well informed. Would love to return to the sites for leisure. Can't wait to get that experience again. Very lovely. We enjoyed the trips”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $170

Travel from Accra with a professional driver and guide to Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, and Aburi Botanical Gardens. Expect waterfalls, a three-headed palm, cocoa tasting, forest views, and a full day on the road. Enoch and Jerry may lead the trip.

“This was my first time in Ghana and I had a WONDERFUL experience on this tour. Everything went so smoothly, the tour guides were educated on everything and we even broke bread together on the way home. I travel solo and this so far was one of my favorite days. Book and don't miss out!”

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9.Day Trip Near Accra – Visit Aburi Gardens, Waterfall & Cocoa Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $179

Vince takes you from Accra into Ghana’s cooler Eastern hills for a private half-day visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens, the 1879 Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Oboadaka Falls, and Aburi Craft Village, ending with a traditional buffet lunch and hotel drop-off.

“I was alone in Accra and did know where to go!”

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10.Ghana Eastern Explorer – Boti Falls, Aburi Gardens & Tetther Quarshie Cocoa Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $190

Set out from Accra at 7:00 am with Nana or his team in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens and twin Boti Falls, with lunch, snacks, water, WiFi, and transport included. Confirm whether the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm is part of your exact route.

“Extremely friendly, i felt welcomed and invited as a friend the entire time. This trip was even more generous than expected. I had the greatest day ive had in Ghana thus far. I highly reccomend if youre looking to have a good time and see some beautiful destinations in Ghana.”

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