Eastern Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Aburi

Aburi is a town in Eastern Region district, Ghana, home to about 18,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 88 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Madina Mosque (24 km), Action Chapel International (31 km) and Accra Brewery Limited (31 km).

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Aburi, Ghana
Aburi, Eastern Region district, Ghana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aburi at a glance

Location
Eastern Region district, Ghana
Population
about 18,399
Coordinates
5.8480° N, 0.1745° W
Places within 50 km
212 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aburi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aburi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Aburi

92 churches within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Presbyterian Church of Ghana Emmanuel Congregation (1 km); the best-known is Action Chapel International (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aburi

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aburi

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Anakuma Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Anakuma Hill · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~18 km
  • Cherekecherete · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~28 km
  • Naglayu · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~29 km
  • Otepolu · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~30 km
  • Okutoleje · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~30 km
  • Chicha · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~31 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aburi

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Aburi Botanic Gardens (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Aburi

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Nighty Beach (37 km); the best-known is Bojo Beach (52 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Bojo Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Nighty Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~37 km
  • Laboma · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~40 km
  • Rehab · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~41 km
  • Shatta Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~43 km
  • Korle Gorhno Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~45 km

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Museums near Aburi

9 museums within 100 km of Aburi. The closest is Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Aburi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aburi
  2. 1 km Aburi Botanic Gardens · garden, Eastern Region
  3. 2 km Obosomase Waterfalls · waterfall, Eastern Region
  4. 6 km Tsenku Waterfall · waterfall, Greater Accra Region
  5. 1 km Kyenku Water Falls · waterfall, Greater Accra Region
  6. 29 km Madina Mosque · mosque, Greater Accra Region
  7. 24 km Back to Aburi

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    Within 15 km of Aburi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aburi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8892Presbyterian Church of Ghana Emmanuel Congregation (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3340Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2340Anakuma Hill (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Aburi Botanic Gardens (1 km)
    Beaches & coast713Nighty Beach (37 km)
    Other attractions1212Sikorsky H-19 (1 km)
    Museums89Frederiksgave Plantation and Common Heritage Site (15 km)
    Temples99Jai Jaganath Temple Accra (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Sakumono Lagoon (36 km)
    Waterfalls78Obosomase Waterfalls (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Madina Mosque (24 km)
    Parks44Danfa Park (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Korle Lagoon (44 km)
    Caves11Sayu Cave (36 km)

    Aburi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aburi?

    Aburi Botanic Gardens (garden, about 1 km), Obosomase Waterfalls (waterfall, about 3 km), Madina Mosque (mosque, about 24 km), Kyenku Water Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Tsenku Waterfall (waterfall, about 9 km), Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aburi?

    212 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Aburi?

    Presbyterian Church of Ghana Emmanuel Congregation, about 1 km by road; Methodist Church Ghana Wesley Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aburi?

    Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, about 10 km by road; Gospel Revival Royal Palace (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aburi?

    Anakuma Hill, about 18 km by road; Cherekecherete (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aburi?

    Start in Aburi, visit Aburi Botanic Gardens, then Obosomase Waterfalls, then Tsenku Waterfall, then Kyenku Water Falls, then Madina Mosque, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aburi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Aburi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aburi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aburi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.