The reason for this tour is to learn about the history of Cocoa and its uses. It involves visiting the first cocoa farm in Ghana and the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana for an insight into Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Hotel / Airport.
You would be picked up in Accra in the morning from your hotel or any location of your choice. Drive and proceed to Akuapem Mampong to visit the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Cocoa Farm, the first Cocoa farm established in Ghana from seeds first brought from Fernando Po in the late 19th century. Continue to visit Visit the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) founded in 1938 as the Central Cocoa Research Station of the Gold Coast Department of Agriculture.
You will be conducted around by the authorities through a model cocoa plantation to see the varied uses of Cocoa; processed into wine, soap etc Final stop of the day will be at the Bunso Eco Park, a 6.5-hectare forest reserve with over 600 species of trees, over 110 species of birds, over 300 species of butterflies and herb garden with over 40 species.
You may decide to experience the Zipline facility or horse riding or for the young at heart, experience the “Canopy Walkway” suspended above the forest ground for an outstanding view of the flora and fauna of the remaining vestiges of the rainforest before heading back to Accra for drop off at your pick-up point.
Head back to Accra for drop off at your location
End of tour…….
Hotel, Airport
Meeting and assistance upon arrival.
Assistance at departure.
Round-trip airport/hotel transfers.
Transportation
Experienced, English-speaking tour guide.
Airfare to/from Ghana.
Meals
Admissions tourist sites
Hotel / Accommodation
Immunization. (Yellow Fever Required, Malaria Prophylactics Recommended)
Travel insurance.
Gratuity to driver and guide.