Mole National Park: Ghana’s largest and most famous wildlife reserve.

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Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest and most famous wildlife reserve, a sprawling landscape of savannah, grasslands, and forest covering over 4,577 square kilometers in the northern region of the country. Unlike many African safaris where game drives require vehicles, Mole offers a unique experience—walking safaris, where visitors can explore the wild on foot, coming face-to-face with some of the park’s most iconic animals.

The park is home to an impressive range of wildlife, including over 600 elephants, which are the main attraction. Mole’s elephants are known for their calm nature, often allowing visitors to observe them from close range at watering holes. Alongside them, the park hosts antelopes, baboons, warthogs, buffaloes, and even the elusive leopard. Birdwatchers will also find paradise here, with over 300 species of birds, from colorful kingfishers to majestic eagles.

The Mole River and its water sources act as lifelines for the park’s inhabitants, attracting animals in the dry season and making it one of the best places in West Africa to see wildlife in its natural habitat. The park’s landscape shifts with the seasons, from lush greenery in the rainy months to golden savannah during the dry season, each offering a different but equally stunning experience.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

Take both a walking safari and a jeep safari to experience the park from different perspectives.

Visit in the dry season (November to April) when animals gather around water sources, making them easier to spot.

Stay at the Mole Motel or eco-lodges nearby for an immersive experience, with stunning sunrise and sunset views over the park.

Bring binoculars and a camera—wildlife sightings can be spectacular, especially for bird enthusiasts.

Combine your trip with a visit to the nearby Larabanga Mosque, Ghana’s oldest mosque, for a cultural addition to your adventure.


Mole National Park is a place where nature reigns supreme, offering visitors a rare opportunity to connect with Ghana’s wild side. Whether you’re trekking alongside elephants, watching baboons play, or simply taking in the vast beauty of the savannah, every moment at Mole is an adventure waiting to unfold.

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