Cocoa, Waterfalls and Beads Tour
| Forests, Falls & Beads of the Eastern Region | ||||
| An overnight journey into the Eastern Region, starting with panoramic views of the Accra plains before visiting Aburi Botanical Gardens, a craft market, Asenema Falls and the Koforidua beads market. On the second day, more waterfalls and incredible vistas from atop rock formations, a village chief's palace and Ghana's first cocoa farm. | ||||
 | Dates of travel: | Bead markets are Wed, Thur & Sat. | ||
| Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
| Aburi Gardens, Craft Market, Asenema Falls, Bead Market | ||||
| Pick-up | Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice. | |||
| Day 1 | Visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana's most beautiful garden that offers a | |||
| Koforidua | rich collections of tropical flora which attracts many birds and butterflies. | |||
| Bicycle rentals around the gardens are available for an extra fee. | ||||
| Estimated | Quick visit to the Aburi craft market for traditional carvings and excellent bargains. | |||
| Drive time | Asenema Falls, where a short walk along a stream leads to this rarely visited falls. | |||
| 2 hours | Visit a traditional bead market in Koforidua (Thursday is best). | |||
| Spend some time relaxing poolside at your hotel. | ||||
| Deluxe hotel outside Koforidua, capital of the Eastern region. | ||||
| Boti Falls, Scenic Lookouts, Akaa Falls, Village Chief's Palace, Cocoa Farm | ||||
| Drop-Off | Boti Falls: The most visited falls in this area is at the bottom of 250 concrete steps. | |||
| Day 2 | This seasonal falls is a segmented (split-stream) falls during the high flow. | |||
| Accra | Short walk or optional 45 minute moderate forest hike to Umbrella Rock. | |||
| Akaa Falls: Close to Boti, this is also a seasonal falls at the bottom of 250 concrete | ||||
| Estimated | steps. During full flow you are surrounded in a canyon of falling water. | |||
| Drive time | Lookout Rock is not for the faint of heart, but is a spectacular view. | |||
| 2 hours | Visit the palace of the paramount chief of 17 surrounding highland villages. | |||
| Be guided on a tour of the Tetteh Quarshie cocoa farm, Ghana's first cocoa farm. | ||||
| Drop at location of your choice in Accra. | ||||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | $ £ € ¢ | |||
| No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
| Cost $ US | Number of travelers | No meals | With Meals | |
| per person | 1 | $516 | $553 | |
| 2 - 5 | $425 | $464 | ||
| 6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
| Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees. | ||||
| Sep-2023 | Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions. | |||
| Invite your friends & family: | ||||
Next Steps | ||||
| Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
| Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | | ||
| Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
| Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
| Enter Booking Form. Make Payment. | ||||
| Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
| Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
Map of Tour | ||||
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What to Expect | ||||
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