Kim writes: We traveled in Ghana in February. The Bradt guide was of great help. There are a few places we really want to recommend. Wa: Wa was absolutely beautiful and great for experiencing the North. We can recommend the Jam guesthouse. The staff was great and they prepare wonderful dinners. It's a little out … Continue reading Feb 2017 trip report
Category: Mole NP & Larabanga
Orphanage in Larabanga
Lea writes: I've been in Ghana almost 7 months as a volunteer and your travel guide is just wonderul. I've used it many times for travelling and it is always a big help to me! While in Mole Park and Larabanga, I met an amazing person other readers might want to contact. His name is Ibrahim Soburu and he lives and runs an … Continue reading Orphanage in Larabanga
Larabanga
Max M writes: Larabanga Mosque Don’t go there. Warn your friends. It’s a rip-off. Locals claim to be eco-tourism guides and bully you into giving them all sorts of “donations”. “TIA – this is Africa” they replied when we asked for any kind of proof. If you don’t “donate” money they grab your arms and … Continue reading Larabanga
Transport to Mole NP & elsewhere in the north
Ibrahim Matinu, owner of AY Transport, writes: My new company AY Transport has very comfortable air-conditioned buses running all over northern Ghana. I sam based in Tamale but have stations almost every town in the north, including Bole, Wa, Sawla and Damongo, as well as at Mole National Park. Of moat interest to your readers will be my … Continue reading Transport to Mole NP & elsewhere in the north
2016 trip report
Christian writes: First of all I would like to say thank you for your informative good guide book to Ghana. I travel to different countries around the world yearly and your guide book was probably the best I had in hands for years. While travelling I found a few mistakes/updates: Cape Coast Castle (p.208) US$10 … Continue reading 2016 trip report
March trip report
A reader writes: We flew out of Heathrow Friday, March 18 and stayed for two nights at Access Inn in Osu. I highly recommend it as a budget place- you can check out my reviews on TripAdvisor and Booking.com. It's a 5-6 cedi taxi ride from the inn to Oxford Street. The inn also provides airport … Continue reading March trip report
Yeji-Akosombo Ferry, Mole NP, Larabanga & Tamale
Jonas writes: We just returned from Ghana. Your travel guide provided some excellent information, thank you for that! I only have a few minor corrections, updates and comments: 1. The Yeji-Akosombo-ferry now leaves Yeji on Wednesday morning around 3 to 4 a.m. We spent our night in Yeji in the Alliance Hotel, which is alright, but pretty … Continue reading Yeji-Akosombo Ferry, Mole NP, Larabanga & Tamale
Shuttle to Mole National Park
Michael of Grassroots Tours writes: Hello Travellers! Grassroots Tours now runs a shuttle transport service from Tamale to Mole National Park at 11am daily except Sunday. The shuttle returns to Tamale, leaving from the entrance of Mole Motel, at 4pm. We also rent 4x4 cars which you could use for safari drives in the park. Call me at 0541668682 for … Continue reading Shuttle to Mole National Park
News from Mole NP, Larabanga and Damongo
Céline writes: I would like to thank and congratulate you for the guidebook on Ghana. I'm living here now, and will be for another year and a half, and the book has turned out to be my best friend! I recently visited Mole National Park and Larabanga and I would like to update you on a few things: The … Continue reading News from Mole NP, Larabanga and Damongo
2015 trip report
Tosan writes: A few minor updates - the road from tamale to larabanga is now in great shape - the bus from tamale directly to mole national park didn't run while I was visiting - the national museum in accra is not where it is located on the map. Instead it is close by at barnes road, … Continue reading 2015 trip report
