Mole National Park in Damongo, Damongo: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
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Ghana's largest and best-known national park, with elephants, antelope, baboons, warthogs and buffalo, walking safaris with armed rangers and 4x4 game drives, about two hours from Tamale.
What is Mole National Park?
Mole National Park covers about 4,840 sq km of savannah in the Savannah Region, about two hours' drive from Tamale. It is Ghana's largest and most accessible wildlife park, with elephants, antelope, baboons, warthogs, buffalo, kob and over 300 bird species. Unlike many parks, Mole offers walking safaris with armed rangers as well as 4x4 game drives, so families can get out of the vehicle.
Entry is about GH₵15–30 for Ghanaian adults and GH₵30–60 for foreigners, with children at GH₵10 for residents and USD 5 for non-residents. A guided walk costs about GH₵20 per person per hour. The park is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram on the drives. The safari is the main reason families come to northern Ghana.
Mole National Park protects Ghana's largest elephant population and runs walking safaris and environmental education.
Mole National Park ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (5-17) | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | GHS 30 | GHS 10 | Free |
| Non-resident | GHS 60 | GHS 5 | Free |
Ghanaian adults GH₵15–30 and children GH₵10, foreign adults GH₵30–60 and children USD 5, with a walking safari at about GH₵20 per person per hour. Confirm current rates at the gate.
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- Walking safaris The standout activity
- Early and late drives Animals are most active
- Fly to Tamale Easier than driving from Accra
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Drives with a pram are allowed |
| 3-5 years | Good | Animals from the vehicle |
| 6-9 years | Great | Drives and short walks |
| 10-12 years | Great | Walking safari |
| 13+ years | Great | Full safari programme |
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Key details
- Address
- Mole National Park, Damongo, Savannah Region, Damongo
- Opening hours
- Daily; game drives at 6:30am and 3:30pm Closed now
- How long to plan
- Half day to two days
- Suitable ages
- All ages (walking safaris for older children)
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book accommodation and drives ahead through the lodge
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the gate
What to expect when you visit
Pay the entry fee at the park entrance and arrange a drive or walking safari at the reception. Drives run early morning and late afternoon, when the animals are most active. Walking safaris are led by armed rangers and suit older children.
Allow a half day for a drive or two days with a night at Zaina Lodge. The park is a long drive from Accra, so most families fly to Tamale and drive from there.
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Can children do the walking safari?
It suits older children; drives work for all ages.
How much is entry?
GH₵15–30 for Ghanaians and GH₵30–60 for foreigners.
How do we get there?
Fly to Tamale, then drive about two hours.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Stay with the ranger on walking safaris, keep a safe distance from elephants and buffalo, and stay in the vehicle on drives.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Game drives, walking safaris, birdwatching, museum, camping
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Zaina Lodge
- Larabanga Mosque
- Mognori village
- What to bring
- Binoculars
- sun hat
- insect repellent
- neutral clothing
- water
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Mole National Park?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay GHS 30 and resident children (ages 5-17) pay GHS 10. Non-resident adults pay GHS 60 and non-resident children pay GHS 5. Children under the toddler age enter free. Ghanaian adults GH₵15–30 and children GH₵10, foreign adults GH₵30–60 and children USD 5, with a walking safari at about GH₵20 per person per hour. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- What are the Mole National Park opening hours?
- Daily; game drives at 6:30am and 3:30pm.
- How long do you need at Mole National Park?
- Plan for Half day to two days.
- What payment methods does Mole National Park accept?
- Mole National Park accepts Cash and mobile money at the gate. It does not accept cash.
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