Aburi
Eastern, Ghana
About Aburi
Aburi is a hill town in the Eastern Region, famous for the Aburi Botanical Gardens, established in 1890. The town sits on the Akuapem Ridge at about 450 metres elevation, offering cooler temperatures and views over the Accra plain. It was a colonial-era hill station and remains a popular weekend getaway from Accra.
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By Car/Road: Aburi is 30 km north of Accra (1 hour) via a winding mountain road from the N6.
Things to do
Aburi Botanical Gardens — 70 hectares of colonial-era botanical gardens with labelled trees and plants
Viewpoints — panoramic views toward Accra and the coast
Woodcarving market — along the road near the gardens
Walk through the botanical gardens
Shop for wood carvings from the roadside stalls
Enjoy the cool mountain air
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Chop bars and restaurants in town. The gardens have a café.
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Guesthouses and lodges (200–500 GHS).
Go next
Accra (30 km south), Akropong (15 km north), Koforidua (30 km north-east).
Nearby in Eastern
More places to explore around Aburi.
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