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Welcome to ABURI and Aburi BOTANIC GARDENS, Ghana !
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Aburi is 30 Km North of Accra on the Akuapem hills at 1200 feet elevation. In colonial times, it was used at a retreat for official visitors and others who needed to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. The town has a comfortable weather similar to that of the fall in the north eastern part of the United States, coast of France or Germany during the summer time. o a comfortable spot near the coast. The botanic Gardens attracts people from all over Ghana, as well many foreign visitors.
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Aburi Botanic Gardens, opening hours from 08.30 - 17.00, daily from Monday - Sunday. Aburi town - Just a 35 min drive from Accra - capital city of the Republic of Ghana (West Africa).
Aburi and Aburi Gardens are within the best places to visit when travelling to Ghana. Interesting history, nice Town and friendly people. You may like to stay at the Aburi Garden Hotel, an old colonial building, with charm. (located within the Gardens) Use Aburi as start point and discover other towns and villages. Visit also Somania (Krobo area) - famous for the Krobo festivals. Koforidua; just 1 hour drive - offers friendly people, many tourist places like water falls and a old railway station. Akwaaba! Welcome! to Ghana! The attractiveness of Aburi to adventure tourist has been greatly enhanced recently with rental bicycle for tours on the mountain.
There are marked out three self-guided mountain bike trails of 2 to 3 hours duration in the vicinity of Aburi, as well as a network of guided trails of up to five days in duration. |
And, you don`t have to worry about accommodation and food, as there are enough food and drinks joints as well as accommodation. * Read More Below
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The attractiveness of Aburi to adventure tourist has been greatly enhanced recently with rental bicycle for tours on the mountain.
There are marked out three self-guided mountain bike trails of 2 to 3 hours duration in the vicinity of Aburi, as well as a network of guided trails of up to five days in duration.
And, you don`t have to worry about accommodation and food, as there are enough food and drinks joints as well as accommodation.
There are marked out three self-guided mountain bike trails of 2 to 3 hours duration in the vicinity of Aburi, as well as a network of guided trails of up to five days in duration.
And, you don`t have to worry about accommodation and food, as there are enough food and drinks joints as well as accommodation.
At the entrance to the garden, you have to pay a cheap gate fee.
The palm walk is an avenue of elegant palm (Roystonea regia) of about 274 meters long stretching from the main entrance of the garden to the car park.
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The unique beauty of this garden stem from its , relieving Climate and the lushly scenic setting. Its serenity makes it an ideal place for the everybody.
It is also an excellent place for picnic activities. Butterfly and bird lovers would love Aburi Gardens for the presence of many species of butterflies and birds. Another beautyfull thing about Aburi Botanic Garden is the mixture of indigenous and exotic trees of global importance and medicinal properties. Entrance Fees - At the entrance to the garden, you have to pay a gate fee. Photo & Video - Photography is free. (private). If you would like to use a video camera, there are different fees to pay, depending on use.
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The palm walk is an avenue of elegant palm (Roystonea regia) of about 274 meters long stretching from the main entrance of the garden to the car park.
Guided Tours available - The knowledgeable guides do well to educate visitors, about the origin, age and medicinal properties of most of the plants in the Aburi Botanical Gardens.
Accommodation - Within Aburi Botanic Gardens, there is an old colonial style hotel.
Some attractions of Aburi Botanic Gardens:
Guided Tours available - The knowledgeable guides do well to educate visitors, about the origin, age and medicinal properties of most of the plants in the Aburi Botanical Gardens.
Accommodation - Within Aburi Botanic Gardens, there is an old colonial style hotel.
Some attractions of Aburi Botanic Gardens:
- The Bush House,
- The Rock Garden,
- The Pergola or Lovers lane,
- The Ficus tree,
- The retired helicopter
- School of horticulture.
- The bush house
How to get to Aburi
By public transport - Mini-Bus or TroTro can be boarded at Tema Station in Accra central or at Odawna station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle or at Madina. There is also a METRO-Mass Bus from Accra, via Aburi. (Best choice)
Aburi is about 30 Km away from Accra, and can be reached via a modern dual-carry way.
The Aburi Botanic Gardens is one of the most fascinating places in Ghana.
Opened in March, 1890, and covering 64 hectares and overlooking the Accra coastal plain from an elevation of up to 460 meters above sea level, Aburi Botanic Gardens is a must experience for every visitor to Ghana as well as Ghanaians.
By public transport - Mini-Bus or TroTro can be boarded at Tema Station in Accra central or at Odawna station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle or at Madina. There is also a METRO-Mass Bus from Accra, via Aburi. (Best choice)
Aburi is about 30 Km away from Accra, and can be reached via a modern dual-carry way.
The Aburi Botanic Gardens is one of the most fascinating places in Ghana.
Opened in March, 1890, and covering 64 hectares and overlooking the Accra coastal plain from an elevation of up to 460 meters above sea level, Aburi Botanic Gardens is a must experience for every visitor to Ghana as well as Ghanaians.
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