Mole National Park, one of Ghana's seven national parks, is the country's largest wildfire refuge. the park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana on savannah and riparian ecosystems. Book their services on Thrugh
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Mole National Park began life as the Mole Game Reserve in 1958, when Ghana’s wildlife authorities set aside 4,554 km² of Guinea savanna to curb intensive hunting and safeguard the Mole River headwaters. In 1964–1971 the reserve was enlarged and roughly 1,200 residents of six villages were resettled; under Legislative Instrument 710 the land was formally gazetted as Ghana’s first national park on 4 September 1971. The Gbantala Triangle was annexed in 1992, increasing the park to its current 4,577 km² and making it the country’s largest protected area; its growing elephant herd and diverse antelope species helped secure a place on UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List in 2000. Since the 1990s the focus has shifted to community-based ecotourism—initiatives such as Mognori Eco-Village and the Jelinkon CREMA share tourism revenue and resource rights with fringe communities—cutting poaching and turning Mole into a regional model for savanna conservation.
entrance Fee
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opening Hours
06:00 – 18:00 (first safari 07:00, last depart 17:30)
bathrooms
Flush toilets at Mole Motel & visitor centre; bucket-flush or pit latrine at campsites
accessibility
Not wheelchair-friendly – game drives only; walking safaris involve uneven, rocky terrain
parking
On-site car park (vehicle entry GHS 5–7 Ghanaian, GHS 20–35 foreign)
guided Tours
Compulsory ranger escort • Walking: 07:00-11:00 & 15:30-17:30 • Drives on demand
photography
Allowed; commercial permit required, no drones
wifi
Patchy free Wi-Fi at Mole Motel; none in the park interior
souvenir Shop
Small craft & snack shop at park HQ
food Drinks
Mole Motel restaurant & bar (06:00-22:00) plus lodge cafés
child Friendly
Yes – flexible meal options; supervision needed near wildlife
average Visit Duration
1–2 days (typical overnight stay for multiple safaris)
intensity
Moderate – up to 4 km walks in heat; dusty 4×4 tracks
best Time To Visit
Dry season Nov–Apr for guaranteed elephant sightings
payment Methods
Cash,Mobile Money (spotty)
dress Code
Light breathable clothing, closed shoes, insect repellent
overnight Treehide
Tree-Hide platform GHS 30 pp • book by 17:00, armed ranger overnight
last Entry
17:30 for evening activities
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