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 £ | Number of travelers | No meals | With Meals | |
per person | 1 | £400 | £429 | |
2 - 5 | £330 | £360 | ||
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. | |||
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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. | ||||
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Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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