Bunso Arboretum

Bunso, Ghana, Ghana

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Bunso Arboretum, now called Bunso Eco Park, is a lush 40-acre forest reserve and ecotourism site located in Bunso, Eastern Region of Ghana, about 4.1 kilometers from Bunso junction on the Accra-Kumasi Road.

Founded in 1935 by two British nationals, Frank Thompson and David Gillet, it was originally managed as a research facility by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) until 2019, when it was transformed into a tourist facility through a partnership between Ghana's government, private companies, and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. 

The park is home to over 600 species of trees, many used for medicinal purposes, including rare species like Garcinia kola (Twepea) with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, plus over 110 bird species, 57 snake species, 300 butterfly species, and an herb garden with 40+ species. 

Visitors can experience adventure activities such as Ghana's second canopy walkway (tree-top walk designed for children and adults), zipline, horse riding, adult swings, playgrounds for kids, and an exotic swimming pool surrounded by nature, along with guided nature tours to learn about native and exotic plants and their medicinal properties for traditional healing.