Embark on a captivating journey through the Aburi Botanical Gardens in Accra, Ghana. Explore cocoa farms, waterfalls, and the rich history of Tetteh Quarshie, the pioneer of cocoa crops in Ghana.
Embark on a captivating journey through the Aburi Botanical Gardens in Accra, Ghana. Explore cocoa farms, waterfalls, and the rich history of Tetteh Quarshie, the pioneer of cocoa crops in Ghana.
- Aburi Botanical Gardens - 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…
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Aburi Botanical Gardens - 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 Quashie 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. 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.
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Aburi Crafts Village - 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
- Bottled water provided
- Landing and facility fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Bottled water provided
- Landing and facility fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
The Aburi Botanical Gardens, a 64.8 hectares botanical reserve in Aburi, was established by Governor William Brandford-Griffith and Dr. John Farrell Easmon, a medical doctor from Sierra Leone, in March 1890. Aburi is situated in Ghana’s Eastern Region, approximately 31.4km away from the capital, Accra.
Start your journey with a stop at Tetteh Quarshie…
The Aburi Botanical Gardens, a 64.8 hectares botanical reserve in Aburi, was established by Governor William Brandford-Griffith and Dr. John Farrell Easmon, a medical doctor from Sierra Leone, in March 1890. Aburi is situated in Ghana’s Eastern Region, approximately 31.4km away from the capital, Accra.
Start your journey with a stop at Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.
Tetteh Quarshie is a Ghanaian agriculturalist from the pre-independence era who is credited for introducing cocoa farming to Ghana, a significant contributor to the Ghanaian economy today. In 1879, he successfully sowed the cocoa seeds at Mampong.
You will be transported in a 4x4 vehicle equipped with air-conditioning and provided with water and snacks, accompanied by a personable and knowledgeable guide.
Experience Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm firsthand.
Next, you will depart for Aburi Botanical Garden from the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.
Your journey continues to the Aburi Crafts Village, located near Aburi Botanical Gardens.
Finally, depart from Aburi Crafts Village, ending your trip in Accra.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
