Mole National Park is Ghana's Largest National Park
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Ghana's Most Developed and Most Visited Ecotourism Site
At approximately 3,013 square miles (4,849 square kilometers), Mole National Park is the largest and most visited of Ghana's national parks. Mole is one of the few parks where you can do safaris on foot (with an armed ranger) and is home to some 93 species of mammals including herds of over 600 elephants, bushbucks, antelope, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, other smaller wildlife and 300 species of birds.
Considered Ghana's most developed eco-tourism site as of 2010, Mole's amenities include a motel, museum, gift shop and campsites for those who prefer to camp. Find out when is the best time to visit and what to expect when you get there.
Considered Ghana's most developed eco-tourism site as of 2010, Mole's amenities include a motel, museum, gift shop and campsites for those who prefer to camp. Find out when is the best time to visit and what to expect when you get there.
Best Time of Year to Visit Mole
The rainy season in this northern region of Ghana extends from April through September. During this time the road leading to Mole is usually very bumpy.
Visiting Mole National Park
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Getting to Mole National Park- Many Options Available
Public Transport, Tro tro, Taxi or 4x4 to Mole National Park
Public TransportationThere's daily bus routes between Tamale, the capital of the region, and Mole. Buses leave Tamale in the middle of the afternoon (around 3 p.m.) and take 6-7 hours to reach Mole.
It's a good idea to get your ticket early on the morning of your departure day to ensure a seat and while the bus leaves at 3 p.m., you need to be at the station at least by 2 p.m. Buses leave Mole early mornings around 5 a.m.
Tickets cost about 30.000 cedis (approx $3 US).
Chartered Taxi -
If you decide to instead hire a taxi from Tamale to Mole, the trip may take about 4 hours over some bumpy roads.
Private Car -
A 4x4 is your best bet if you have the budget, however, a rental in Ghana comes with a driver and if you decide to stay overnight, the driver's lodging expense will be added to your rental fee.
Trotro
Entrance Fees and Hours for Mole
Getting into the park
Entrance Fees:
Adult: Ghanaians 5.00 GHc; Non-Ghanaians 10:00GHc.
Student: Ghanaians 1.00GHc; Non-Ghanaians 5.00GHc. (foreign students should consider applying for an ICT student ID as some students who visited in the past said their own U.S. student ID did not get them a discounted rate).
Quoted fees do not include vehicle entry, camping fees or guide fees.
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Accommodations Available in Mole National Park
Mole Motel
Mole Motel offers a range of accommodations to suit most budgets ranging from hostel-style rooms all the way up to air-conditioned chalets. A viewing platform that provides a view of the watering holes is available and there's an on-site restaurant serving both western and Ghanaian cuisine as well as an outdoor pool.Prices (as of August 2009) are 12 Gh¢ for dormitory bunk bed; 51 Gh¢ for a double room with A/C and private bath; 49 Gh¢ for a family room with three single beds and private bath; and 59 Gh¢ for an en-suite chalet with A/C. Though Mole Motel is the only option for accommodation within the park itself, guesthouses can be found in nearby Larabanga.
If you prefer to "rough-it", camping near the motel is another option. This campsite does have running water. There are also a few campsites in other areas of the park.
What to Do at Mole
Schedule a walking safari with an armed ranger. These safaris are offered in the early morning around 6 a.m. and again in the late afternoon around 4 p.m.If you rented an SUV and driver, going on a driving safari is even better than walking as you get the opportunity to cover a larger area of the park. Again, you must be accompanied by an armed ranger
After a long day in the heat, return to the Mole Motel (if you are staying there overnight), and relax in the pool.
Mole Motel's viewing platform built with a great view of a watering hole, also affords you many opportunities to view elephants and other animals bathing and grazing in the early mornings and early evening before the sun sets.
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