Ghana's Northern Regions
The areas north of Lake Volta are more sparsely populated and less visited. These include the Northern Region, the Upper East Region and the Upper West Region. They have a much different feel than the southern part of Ghana. These are the places where wildlife, savanna, and desert cultures are prevalent. The architecture of the north is also unique, with painted Adobe structures, mud-and-stick mosques, thatched compounds and rooftop homes in many villages.
Tour the Savanna of Ghana
With 3 - 5 Days
The best game viewing in Ghana is at Mole National Park, which can be visited in as little as 2 days if using a domestic flight. It is the only place in Ghana to see elephants and it is one of the few places in Africa where you can do game viewing on foot. The mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga is a nearby attraction. This is one of the most visited of these type mosques.
With 5 - 7 Days
Spend some time in Tamale to visit the fetish section at the market or the Gulpke Na Palace, an excellent example of northern architecture. Travel onwards to the Sirigu pottery and art village. Visit the sacred crocodile ponds and the Paga Pia's Palace at Paga, or the nearby Nania slave camp, both on the northern border with Burkina Faso.
In 7 - 9 Days
This is the full northern loop, continuing onwards from Paga, passing through Wa, the capital of the North West Region. The striking Wa Naa's palace is a beautiful example of northern architecture. Visit any number villages to see these unique styles of architecture or visit the hippo sanctuary at Wechiau.
10 or More Days
Spend more time in Ghana's northern regions or pass into Burkina Faso to visit the capital city Ouagadougou.
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Tours of Northern Ghana
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