Tamale
Overview
Call it 'tah-mah-LAY' not 'ta-mal-EY'. The latter is a cornmeal-based food product from Mexico. The former is a dry, dusty city in the north of Ghana. It's your likely transportation hub from which you can go to When Nature touch the Sea and the picturesque city of Larabanga .
Sights in this region is more national parks and trips up to Burkina Faso.
Mole National Park
Mole National Park is about 100 km(60 mi.) away from the busy city of Tamale. This park inhabits over 94 different species which include the elephant, lions, antelopes, buffalo, monkeys, leopards, and the list goes on. When you visit, trained guides will guide you through this park on 'Foot Safaris'.
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Top up on supplies if you are heading out into the smaller towns or countryside. Chat to the locals, very friendly bunch and you will find the best travel info this way.
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Good point from which to visit Bongo (Moon Landscape) Tongo and Congo or if heading to Burkina Faso (neighbouring country).
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