Kumasi, GhanaRattray ParkManhyia PalaceChrist Apostolic Church International, Kwadaso CentralThe Okatakyie's DeterminationMount Carmel Methodist ChurchGlobal Evangelical Church
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Kumasi

Kumasi is a city in Ashanti Region district, Ghana of about 1,468,609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit: 102 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rattray Park, Saint Peter's Cathedral and Kumasi Zoological Gardens.

6.6885° N, 1.6244° WPop. 1,468,609

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Within 30 km162 places
Within 50 km173
Must-see7
Notable147
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Rattray Park, park near Kumasi
Must-see

Rattray Park

Park · 1 km

Saint Peter's Cathedral, church near Kumasi
Must-see

Saint Peter's Cathedral

Church · 1 km

Kumasi Zoological Gardens, garden near Kumasi
Must-see

Kumasi Zoological Gardens

Garden · 2 km

Places near Kumasi by type

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One day from Kumasi

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:08 pm

25 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 Kumasi
  2. The Okatakyie's Determinationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Christ Apostolic Church International, Kwadaso Centralchurch · 30 min
  4. Emmanuel Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. Global Evangelical Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Kumasi
Today’s loopKumasiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kumasi?

Rattray Park (park, about 1 km), Saint Peter's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Kumasi Zoological Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Prempeh II Jubilee Museum (museum, about 2 km), Church of Christ - Kumasi Central (church, about 2 km), Manhyia Palace (palace, about 2 km).

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

173 places on Spotwander: 102 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Kumasi?

Maranatha Evangelical Ministries Headquarters, about 1 km by road; St. George's Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kumasi?

Physic Garden, about 8 km by road; Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kumasi?

Start in Kumasi, visit The Okatakyie's Determination, then Christ Apostolic Church International, Kwadaso Central, then Emmanuel Methodist Church, then Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Monument, then Global Evangelical Church, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.