Achimota Forest, Forest reserve in Okaikwei North Municipal District, Ghana.
The Achimota Forest extends across 360 hectares of land, providing a natural barrier between Accra city and the Achimota School district.
Established in 1930 with 494 hectares, the forest served as a strategic buffer zone and later incorporated animals from the former Accra Zoo.
The forest holds significance for the Owoo family, who maintain historical ties to the land dating back to the colonial period of 1921.
The forest contains walking paths, rescue centers for wildlife, and designated areas for outdoor recreational activities 7.6 kilometers from central Accra.
The reserve functions as both an arboretum and wildlife sanctuary, housing pythons, ostriches, hyenas, and monkeys in their natural environment.
Location: Okaikwei North Municipal District
Location: Greater Accra Region
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 5.62470,-0.20370
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:45
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