Attractions
Legon Botanical Gardens
University Campus Gardens | Highlights: Walking paths, lily ponds, heritage trees, birdwatching | Hours: Daily 6am–6pm
Description
The serene botanical gardens within the University of Ghana campus — less visited than Aburi, which makes them a genuinely peaceful hidden gem. Scenic walking paths, lily ponds, heritage trees, and birdlife. A 20-minute drive from central Accra.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Botanical Gardens Road, Botanical Gardens Rd, Accra, Ghana
🗺️ Nearby Places
University of Ghana Campus
(500m)
Explore Ghana’s premier university, known for its beautiful campus, iconic Balme Library, and rich academic heritage.
Explore Ghana’s premier university, known for its beautiful campus, iconic Balme Library, and rich academic heritage.
A&C Mall
(4km)
Shop, dine, and relax at one of East Legon’s popular lifestyle destinations with cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
Shop, dine, and relax at one of East Legon’s popular lifestyle destinations with cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
Accra Mall
(5km)
One of Ghana’s leading shopping malls featuring fashion, restaurants, supermarkets, and a cinema.
One of Ghana’s leading shopping malls featuring fashion, restaurants, supermarkets, and a cinema.
Marina Mall
(7km)
Convenient shopping and dining near Kotoka International Airport.
Convenient shopping and dining near Kotoka International Airport.
Alliance Française d’Accra
(8km)
Enjoy concerts, theatre, art exhibitions, language classes, and cultural festivals.
Enjoy concerts, theatre, art exhibitions, language classes, and cultural festivals.
Skybar 25
(8km)
Experience luxury rooftop dining, cocktails, and panoramic views of Accra.
Experience luxury rooftop dining, cocktails, and panoramic views of Accra.
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
(9km)
Learn about Pan-African history and the life of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Learn about Pan-African history and the life of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Aburi Botanical Gardens
(25km)
Visit Ghana’s historic botanical gardens nestled on the scenic Akuapem Ridge.
Visit Ghana’s historic botanical gardens nestled on the scenic Akuapem Ridge.
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
(45km)
Enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, cave exploration, and rock climbing.
Enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, cave exploration, and rock climbing.
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