Where to Go: the 9 Best Chocolate Tours in Accra

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 with a live English-speaking guide such as Emmanuel, Eben, Moses, or Peter. Walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens, hike or drive to Umbrella Rock, visit twin Boti Falls, and taste fresh cocoa pods at Tetteh Quarshie Farm. Expect a full day of nature, local history, and road time.

“Saying that this was the best day of my trip is an understatement. My favourite was the botanical gardens with our learned botanist as a guide who showed us all the beautiful flora & was able to explain in detail. It was nice to have a knowledgeable guide. The cocoa farm experience was also really good & our guide as well, also knowledgeable. Also the sweet treats were great! Eben then took us to the falls which were really majestic. Great trip & day with Eben & I really appreciated how he explained the sites. You can tell he’s really proud of his country & loves it.”

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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 countryside with a private guide such as Michael, Isaac, or Kofi. Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens, taste fresh cocoa at Tetteh Quarshie’s farm, then hike to Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, and the three-headed palm tree. Asenema Falls adds one more scenic stop.

“Isaac was my tour guide and he was great. He was very knowledgeable and took awesome pics of me. The garden was so beautiful and nice to learn about all those trees. Cocoa tasted great. The waterfalls was beautiful. The canoe ride I enjoyed.”

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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 see unusual plant species, lawns, birds, and the famous Strangler ficus. Continue to Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm for Ghanaian cocoa history and a possible taste of fresh cocoa fruit, then browse Aburi Crafts Village. Guides include Frederick and Edna.

“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, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Botanical Gardens, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll hike, see twin waterfalls, learn about local plants, climb a remarkable rock, and taste fresh cocoa. A moderate fitness level is needed, and lunch is not included.

“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 by 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, Emmanuel, Maxwell, or Ishmael leads the day, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and snacks included.

“Freedom was a very good tour guide. Attentive to what we wanted to do/see and easy to be around. He was a safe driver too.”

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6.1 Day cocoa farm tour

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

Travel from Accra to Asamankese for a private cocoa farm visit led by a local guide such as Bless. Walk beneath the tree canopy, learn how pods are harvested, dried, and prepared, taste cocoa, and enjoy included lunch and snacks. The six-and-a-half-hour outing suits visitors who want a closer look at rural Ghana and the work behind chocolate.

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7.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 a long but varied day, with a 250-step walk to the falls, cocoa tasting, plant stories, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides may include Enoch and Jerry.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $179

Join Vince for a private 4 to 5-hour trip from Accra into Ghana’s cooler Aburi hills. Walk through Aburi Botanical Gardens, see original cocoa trees at Tetteh Quarshie Farm, descend to Oboadaka Falls, shop at the craft village, and finish with a traditional buffet lunch and hotel drop-off.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $190

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern Ghana from Accra with private transport, WiFi, snacks, lunch, and bottled water. Your day includes Aburi Botanical Gardens and the twin cascades of Boti Falls, with time for Tetteh Quarshie cocoa heritage along the route. Guide Nana is known for early arrivals, careful communication, and a warm welcome.

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