Cocoa, Waterfalls and Beads Ghana

Ghana
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Duration

2 days 1 night

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

5 people

Languages

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A 2-day experience of the beautiful Eastern Region of Ghana, jam-packed with a variety of cultural and natural gems.  Browse traditional markets, feel the majestic flow of waterfalls, and tour the cocoa farm that started Ghana’s rise as a major cocoa producer.  Scenic vistas abound at every turn to delight your eyes.  Overnight stay in Koforidua, the regional capital.

Highlights

  • Visit 3 separate falls, including Boti Falls
  • Aburi Craft Market
  • Koforidua Bead Market (open Wed/Thu/Sat)
  • Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens
  • Paramount Chief's Palace
  • Overnight in a deluxe hotel with pool

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Multi-person discount 2 5 $144.00
Bulk discount children
# Discount group From children To children Value
1 Multi-person discount 2 5 $144.00

Day 1: Accra - Koforidua
Day 1: Accra - Koforidua

Your two-day Eastern Ghana experience begins with a morning pickup in Accra at a location of your choice. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Accra plains from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Our first stop is Aburi Botanical Gardens, with a rich collection of tropical flora that attracts an abundance of birds and butterflies. Stroll in its serenity, or rent a bicycle (extra cost) to explore. There will be a quick visit to the Aburi Craft Market for traditional carvings at excellent bargains.

Next stop is Asenema Falls, a rarely-visited falls that is reached after a short walk along a stream.

On Wednesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays, we will visit Koforidua Bead Market, a traditional market believed to have been in existence for over 200 years. Here, you will find beads, jewellery, leather & cowry bags, brass artifacts, and more.

Head to your hotel for some poolside R&R. Overnight in a deluxe hotel outside Koforidua.

Total drive time: 2 hours

Day 2: Koforidua-Accra
Day 2: Koforidua-Accra

Two more spectacular falls today! Boti Falls, the most visited falls in the area, is located at the bottom of 250 concrete steps. This seasonal falls is segmented (split-stream) during high flow. There is time for a short walk, or an optional 45-min moderate forest hike to Umbrella Rock. Close to Boti is the Akaa Falls, also a seasonal falls reached by decending more steps. During full flow, you are surrounded in a canyon of falling water which is simply breathtaking. This is followed by a visit to the palace of the Paramount Chief of the 17 surrounding villages.

Adding another flavour to your day is a guided tour of Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Ghana’s first cocoa farm. Tetteh Quarshie was a Ghanaian agriculturalist who first introduced cocoa to the country, leading Ghana to become a major cocoa producer.

Your memorable two-day experience concludes with a drop-off in Accra at a location of your choice.

  • Accommodation
  • Pick up and Dropoff in Accra
  • Local Experience Curator
  • Transportation (Car and driver)
  • Meals
  • Activity Fees
  • Flights to and from destination
  • Insurance
  • Gratuites

Tour's Location

Ghana

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