The Northern Region of Ghana

The Northern Region of Ghana is the country’s largest region. Tamale is the regional capital and the fourth largest metropolis in Ghana. The Region ethnic diversity is wide, the large majority of the population is of Muslim religion. Many historical sites in the region are linked to transatlantic slave trade, the markets of Salaga, Yendi, Daboya and Mole were among the biggest slave markets. The Northern Region of Ghana climate is hot during the day but relatively cool at night with low humidity.

Places to visit

National Cultural Centre

Visitors to the National Cultural Centre Northern Region Ghana will be immersed in a variety of traditional art and craft pieces which are now available for sale. Visitors can find leather products, musical instruments such as drums and flutes on display at the exhibition – among many other items from northern towns and villages across the region!

Location: Tamale

Salaga Old Slave Market

Salaga is a town 120 km southwest of Tamale. Once, it was the biggest slave trading center in Northern Ghana and there are still ancient structures telling stories from this time such as “Wokan Bawa” or “The bathing place for slaves”-a pound where merchants would come from far North and South to exchange various goods such as drinks, gold coins salt with other people at once while exchanging humans into slavery.

Location: Salaga

Labaranga Mosque

Labaranga Mosque is the oldest Islamic building in Ghana and dates back to 1693. It’s built with Sudanese architecture, which makes it a unique place for tourists who want to see something different from the norm.

Entrance fee: 5 GH cedis
Location: Labaranga

Nalerigu Slave wall

In the town of Nalerigu there are the remains of an ancient defence wall. The walls were built to protect the inhabitants from slave raiders.

Location: Nalerigu

Mole National Park

The Mole National Park covers around 4 570 square kilometers of savannah habitat with elephant populations numbering as high as 500; lion counts estimated at 200 while other mammals such as giraffes can be seen roaming free among 700 types of birdlife – including ostriches and flamingos. This beautiful landscape not only includes bustling herds but also several types of amphibian life too making it an ecological treasure trove waiting for you to discover!

Entrance Fee: Adult: Ghanaians: 5 GH cedis; Non-Ghanaians: 10 GH cedis
Location: Mole