Start and end in Accra! With the Active Adventure tour 3 day trip to Mole National Park, you have a 3 days tour package taking you through Accra, Ghana and Tamale, 3 day trip to Mole National Park includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, transport and meals.

Day 1 – Mole National Park

The day begins early as you head to Kotoka International Airport in Accra with the goal of catching a morning flight to maximize wildlife viewing time. Upon arriving in Tamale, you’ll be met by your vehicle and driver. Lunch will be served at one of the hotels in the city before you embark on your journey towards Mole National Park.

Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest national park, covering an expansive 4,847 square kilometers of diverse habitat. The park is home to nearly 100 mammal species and over 330 species of birds. Your accommodation is perched on a 250-meter-high escarpment, offering breathtaking views of this vast park. It’s a remarkable experience to relax by the pool on the hotel terrace, watching African savannah elephants bathing in the nearby watering holes inhabited by crocodiles.

After your evening meal, you’ll set off for an adventure in the park, involving both driving and walking. This nighttime excursion includes spotlighting to spot and observe the diverse mammals that inhabit this unique habitat.

Day 2 – Mole National Park and Mognori

The day begins with an exciting start as you embark on an early morning adventure led by an armed guide, tracking African Elephants on foot. The entire morning is dedicated to tracking and getting as close as possible to these magnificent creatures. Along the way, you’ll likely encounter various other animals as you explore the watering holes with your armed guide. Many travelers who have explored Africa extensively are amazed at the proximity they can achieve to African Elephants, the world’s largest land mammals, on foot.

Mole National Park boasts an impressive array of wildlife, with over 93 recorded mammal species. As you traverse the savannah and bush, you may spot troops of olive baboons and patas monkeys, getting up close to these beautiful primates. Animals like kob, bushbuck, and waterbuck often visit the watering holes to drink, while crocodiles lurk in the muddy waters. Deeper within the park, you might encounter hartebeest, roan antelope, leopard, hyena, and African buffalo.

In addition to the rich mammal diversity, the park is home to an impressive 350 species of birds, which your experienced guides will help identify. After a thrilling morning of wildlife tracking, you’ll enjoy lunch by the pool at your accommodation, where you can also cool off with a swim or simply relax.

In the afternoon, your adventure continues with a visit to the nearby village of Mognori, located on the park’s boundary, about a 30-minute drive from your accommodation. Here, you’ll meet a local who will guide you on a walking tour of the community. The villagers used to reside within what is now protected as Mole National Park, and they’ve established an eco-tourism project to benefit from tourism coming to Mole. This initiative helps conserve wildlife within the park and discourages locals from poaching, as they directly benefit from nature tourism.

During your exploration of the community, you’ll witness the production of shea butter and discover the many uses of the shea nut, crucial to the area. You’ll also visit tobacco fields, meet the local chief and his family, and engage in meaningful conversations with the traditional healer, who will share insights into how local traditional medicine treats illness using various trees and plants. The community is dotted with active local shrines, and you’ll learn about their significance within the community.

The day concludes with a river safari in a traditional dugout canoe on the Mole River. Your local guide will help spot birds and wildlife during this serene adventure. Finally, you’ll return to your accommodation for the evening meal, allowing you to unwind beneath the clear West African night sky, marking the end of another memorable day in Ghana.

Day 3: Mole National Park, Flight to Accra, Drop-Off

This morning, we will have one final walking safari before we head to the airport. After soaking in the last hours with the wildlife, and waving goodbye to the elephants, you will drive to the city of Tamale for souvenir shopping at the Tamale Cultural Center before flying back to Accra.