# Accra with a day in Aburi

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/africa/single-base-plus-day-trip/accra-with-a-day-in-aburi-z0532/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Africa
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: History, Arts & Theatre, Nature, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Accra · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Accra

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Accra City Hotel
- 16:05 to 17:30 · Get oriented around your hotel and confirm the route to the civic district · central Accra. Keep this outing optional if you arrive late.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · central Accra
Overnight: [Accra City Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569431/accra-city-hotel-accra-ghana/>) · Accra

### Day 2 · Accra

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · central Accra
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Explore public independence sites around Black Star Square and the civic district · Independence Square, Accra. Check current access, events, and opening separately. [Official information](<https://visitghana.com/>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near the selected civic stops · Independence Square, Accra
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park if open or use a shorter public route · Independence Square, Accra
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · central Accra
Overnight: [Accra City Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569431/accra-city-hotel-accra-ghana/>) · Accra

### Day 3 · Accra

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · central Accra
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Visit an open contemporary gallery or craft space · Accra arts district. Check individual schedules and consent before photographing artists. [Official information](<https://visitghana.com/>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near the confirmed venue · Accra arts district
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Choose a second open gallery or browse a public craft area · Accra arts district
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · central Accra
Overnight: [Accra City Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569431/accra-city-hotel-accra-ghana/>) · Accra

### Day 4 · Aburi

- 07:45 to 10:00 · Travel from Accra to Aburi, Ghana · Aburi, Ghana. Choose a confirmed transport option. Move this window to fit the actual route and opening hours.
- 10:10 to 12:00 · Walk a public route in Aburi Botanical Gardens if open · Aburi, Ghana. Confirm ground transport, garden access, weather, and actual return times. [Official information](<https://visitghana.com/>)
- 12:15 to 13:25 · Lunch in Aburi if service is available · Aburi, Ghana
- 13:40 to 15:10 · Choose a second garden path or an accessible ridge viewpoint · Aburi, Ghana
- 15:25 to 18:10 · Return to Accra · Accra. Confirm the return before booking activities and allow extra time if traffic varies.
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · central Accra
Overnight: [Accra City Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569431/accra-city-hotel-accra-ghana/>) · Accra

### Day 5 · Accra

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · central Accra
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Visit an open market with a confirmed route · Accra market district
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Have a Ghanaian lunch at a suitable stop · Accra market district
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Choose a quieter public food area or take a break near your hotel · Accra market district
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · central Accra
Overnight: [Accra City Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569431/accra-city-hotel-accra-ghana/>) · Accra

### Day 6 · Accra

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · central Accra
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Accra City Hotel
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional final stop near your hotel · central Accra. Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.