Mole National Park General Sleeping

General Sleeping

A wide range of accommodation is available at the motel from budget hostel style accommodation to en-suite chalets with fan overlooking the watering hole. The prices are higher than in other parts of the north (approximate range in March 2004: 35,000-180,000 cedis) but again the motel is the only option for accommodation. Be aware that the electricity supply at the motel is only powered by generator and is only available in the evening (approx 6pm-11pm), likewise the water supply is a little erratic. These problems aside it is still a pleasant place to stay and its location - set on a cliff overlooking a watering hole - can't be bettered. For the more adventurous travellers, it is possible to camp out in Mole, however the camp site is a good five or six hours walk away from the Motel so be sure to set off by midday because it becomes difficult to navigate after dark, especially given the speed at which the sun sets! If you do get stuck it is possible to camp out on the track but its not advisable - especially if you are planning on renting a tent at the camp site - you will end up covered in ant bites! Also make sure you take this route with a guide as they are very sensitive to the environment and wildlife patterns so they are essential for safety. If you cant afford the prices at the Mole Motel (They often tell you the cheaper rooms are full up), you can take a short-ish walk to the nearest village by taking a right turn out of the park and travelling for about 5-6km down the road to Larabanga - n.b. although there is no public transport along this route you can often hitch a lift in a car with some locals. In Larabanga there are two guesthouses - The Savannah and Salia Brothers guesthouse, run by both of the Salia brothers. These offer twin rooms at around 25,000-35,000 cedis per person, and the owners and much nicer than those at the motel who we found weren't very happy to accomodate large groups!