Achimota Forest, Forest reserve in Okaikwei North Municipal District, Ghana.
Achimota Forest is a wooded reserve stretching across land between Accra and the Achimota School district, featuring walking trails and open spaces. The area is home to different animal species and mature trees distributed throughout the grounds.
The reserve was established in the 1930s to serve as a buffer zone between the growing city and the school district. Over time, animals from a former zoo were relocated here, transforming it into both a natural forest and a wildlife area.
The forest is valued by local residents as a place to escape the city and spend time in nature with family and friends. The old trees and wildlife create a sense of connection to the land that remains important to the community.
Marked paths make it easy to explore on foot, and the site is accessible from central Accra without much difficulty. Visitors should arrive early in the day when temperatures are cooler and animals are more active.
The reserve operates as an open, zoo-like space where pythons, ostriches, hyenas, and monkeys can be seen in a more natural setting. This blend of protected forest and animal areas creates an unusual experience that sets it apart from typical nature reserves.
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