Aburi Botanical Gardens in Aburi, Accra: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Aburi, Accra
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A historic botanical garden in the Eastern Region, about 45 minutes from Accra, with exotic trees, medicinal plants, walking paths, a canopy walkway and a zipline nearby.
What is Aburi Botanical Gardens?
Aburi Botanical Gardens sits in the Eastern Region, about 45 minutes to an hour from Accra, and is one of Ghana's most iconic nature attractions. It has exotic trees, medicinal plants, walking paths and picnic lawns, and guided tours explain the garden's history and the uses of the plants.
Nearby are the Asenema and Oboaka waterfalls, the We Ape Mega Zipline with over 20 fitness obstacles, and a cocoa farm, which makes Aburi a full-day family trip from Accra rather than a quick stop. The gardens are children-friendly, with space to run and picnic, and the cooler highland air is a relief from the city heat.
Aburi Botanical Gardens conserves exotic and medicinal plants and runs guided tours explaining their uses.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Full-day trip Combine with a waterfall or zipline
- Cooler air A relief from the city heat
- Bring a picnic The lawns are the best spot
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Paved paths and lawns |
| 3-5 years | Great | Space to run and picnic |
| 6-9 years | Great | Guided tour and canopy walkway |
| 10-12 years | Great | Zipline and waterfalls |
| 13+ years | Great | Full day trip |
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Key details
- Address
- Aburi, Eastern Region, about 45 minutes to an hour from Accra, Accra
- Opening hours
- Daily, daylight hours
- How long to plan
- 2 to 4 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in; book a guided day tour from Accra
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the gate
What to expect when you visit
Pay the garden entry at the gate and join a guided tour if you want the history and plant uses explained. The walking paths and picnic lawns are the main draw, and the cooler air makes it comfortable for children.
Allow two to four hours. Combine the gardens with a waterfall or the zipline for a full day, and bring a picnic and a mat.
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How far is it from Accra?
About 45 minutes to an hour.
Is there a zipline?
Yes, the We Ape Mega Zipline is nearby.
Is it good for young children?
Yes, the paths and lawns suit them.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children on the canopy walkway and zipline, and hold hands on the paths near the waterfalls.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Garden entry is charged; guided tours, the waterfall and the zipline are priced separately. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Guided garden tour, walking paths, picnic lawns, canopy walkway, nearby waterfalls and zipline
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Trotro to Aburi, then a short walk
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Shai Hills Resource Reserve
- Accra Zoo
- Oyarifa Mall
- What to bring
- Picnic mat
- sunscreen
- closed shoes
- water
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Aburi Botanical Gardens opening hours?
- Daily, daylight hours.
- How long do you need at Aburi Botanical Gardens?
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours.
- What payment methods does Aburi Botanical Gardens accept?
- Aburi Botanical Gardens accepts Cash and mobile money at the gate. It does not accept cash.
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