Achimota Forest

Large remnant urban forest and green buffer in northern Accra

Achimota Forest is one of Accra's rare large green lungs, a remnant forest reserve hemmed in by the city's northward growth. It is not a manicured botanical garden, and that is part of its interest: paths, scrub, woodland, and birdlife survive here in a capital that is rapidly eating its open space.

Go in daylight, preferably with someone local who knows current access points and conditions. It is most rewarding if you want a break from traffic and concrete rather than a polished attraction with signs and facilities.

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