Akropong, GhanaShai Hills Resource ReserveBoti WaterfallsMadina MosqueChrist Presbyterian Church, AkropongOkomfo Anokye’s ShrineAsenema Waterfall
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Akropong

Akropong is a town in Eastern Region district, Ghana of about 11,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 46 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Boti Waterfalls and Madina Mosque.

5.9746° N, 0.0854° WPop. 11,096

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see22
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shai Hills Resource Reserve, hill near Akropong
Must-see

Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Hill · 23 km · Greater Accra Region

Boti Waterfalls, waterfall near Akropong
Must-see

Boti Waterfalls

Waterfall · 35 km

Madina Mosque, mosque near Akropong
Must-see

Madina Mosque

Mosque · 43 km · Greater Accra Region

Places near Akropong by type

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One day from Akropong

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:21 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akropong
  2. Okomfo Anokye’s Shrineheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Asenema Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Shai Hills Resource Reservehill · 2 hrs
  5. Dodowa Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Jubilee Cocoa Farmheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Akropong
Today’s loopAkropongStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akropong?

Christ Presbyterian Church, Akropong (church, about 1 km), Shai Hills Resource Reserve (hill, about 23 km), Okomfo Anokye’s Shrine (heritage site, about 5 km), Asenema Waterfall (waterfall, about 11 km), Dodowa Forest (nature spot, about 12 km), Jubilee Cocoa Farm (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Akropong?

Christ Presbyterian Church, Akropong, about 1 km by road; Akropong-Akuapem District YPG (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akropong?

Otepolu, about 15 km by road; Jakiti Mountain (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akropong?

Start in Akropong, visit Okomfo Anokye’s Shrine, then Asenema Waterfall, then Shai Hills Resource Reserve, then Dodowa Forest, then Jubilee Cocoa Farm, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.