
Nature / Recreation destination
Legon Botanical Gardens
Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
University of Ghana outdoor recreation site with trails, canopy-style activities, family-friendly play areas, and nature space.
Destination overview
About Legon Botanical Gardens
University of Ghana outdoor recreation site with trails, canopy-style activities, family-friendly play areas, and nature space.
- University of Ghana area
- Families
- gardens
- outdoor leisure
- 2-4 hours
Travel context
- Category
- Nature / Recreation
- Area
- Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
- Map centre
- 5.6477, -0.1960
Distance to landmarks
Straight-line distance from the centre of Legon Botanical Gardens. Drive times will differ with traffic.
- University of Ghana (Legon)1.1 km
- Accra Mall3.7 km
- Kotoka International Airport5.7 km
- 37 Military Hospital7.4 km
- Accra city centre (CBD)11.0 km
- Labadi Beach11.1 km
Nearby destinations in Greater Accra
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