The best months to visit Mole National Park are Nov – Mar. Dry season: animals gather at waterholes, roads passable.
Quick facts
Currency GHS (Ghanaian Cedi) Cash preferred: cards rarely accepted outside Tamale
Language English (official) Dagbani and Gonja spoken locally
Timezone GMT (UTC+0) No daylight saving time
Best Months Nov – Mar Dry season: animals gather at waterholes, roads passable
Daily Budget ~$30–80 USD Budget to mid-range
Visa Visa on arrival / e-Visa Most nationalities can apply online before travel
When to go
Ghana's largest wildlife reserve: walking safaris with wild elephants, savanna waterholes, and the ancient Larabanga Mosque on the edge of the bush.
Getting Around in Mole National Park
- Mole is 150km west of Tamale: the road is rough laterite and takes 3 to 4 hours by car
- Public Metro Mass buses run from Tamale to the Larabanga junction. From there, shared taxis or motorbikes reach the park gate
- Inside the park, all safaris are organised through the park office with mandatory ranger guides: no self-drive permitted
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Mole National Park travel guide.
Timezone: GMT (UTC+0) (No daylight saving time)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mole National Park?
The best months to visit Mole National Park are Nov – Mar (Dry season: animals gather at waterholes, roads passable), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Mole National Park budget breakdown.
