"Aburi, home of the British gardens" Aburi by Pieter11

Aburi Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 24 photos

Aburi is a small town just north from Accra. It was originally built by the British during the 19th century. Aburi is situated on top of a one of the green hills in this area. The climate is much cooler then in the capital and the rest of the Ghanaian coast and there are no malaria mosquitos here, because the temperatures are too low. This is why the British chose this place to build a sanatorium and resthouse. Later, in 1890, they started with a large botanical garden around the sanatorium.

Today the Aburi Botanical Garden is the main attraction of the town, and the beautiful old sanatorium is still standing right in the middle of the park. But the town is also a perfect base for a visit to Ghana's oldest cocoa farm, and for an active tour on a mountainbike.

Last visit to Aburi: Nov 2006
Intro Written Jan 5, 2007
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Reviews (11)

The village of Aburi Favorites (1)

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Rita Marley's house Off The Beaten Path (1)

Very close to Aburi, in a nearby village named Konkonuru, you can see the place where the widow of Bob Marley, Rita... more travel advice

Canteen in Aburi Botanical Gardens - Aburi

ABG Canteen Nightlife (2)

Again, not really a Nightlife spot, but at daytime the Canteen in the Aburi Botanical Gardens is a nice place to sit... more travel advice

Nora's Spot Nightlife (2)

Not really a Nightlife Spot, but Nora's Spot is a nice place to have a drink at daytime. It is situated at the central... more travel advice

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AndyGhana Jun 23, 2010 at 1:14 AM Report Abuse

Just an update on the Olyander Hotel. I stayed there for a week recently with a group of sixth form students from the UK. The hotel is now much improved and under new management. It is now a very friendly, comfortable and welcoming hotel.
Marpessa Feb 3, 2007 at 4:09 PM Report Abuse

:) I like the look of Aburi. Would love to go mountainbiking through the Akwapim-hills and also see the botanical gardens. The strengling ficus looks awesome.