Mole National Park Off The Beaten Path

When I hiked with the guide in the afternoon, we were able to cover more ground than was possible with the girls in the morning. I observed the strange to and fro rumbling herds of buffalo, as well as a number of antelope species.

Mole harbors typical savanna species of animals. To date, 93 mammals, 33 reptiles, 9 amphibians, and 304 bird species have been recorded at Mole. The dominant faunal species are elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, roan antelope, hartebeest, kob, bushbuck, oribi, red river hog, warthog, aardvark and savanna duikers. Five species of primate - green monkey, patas monkey, Geoffroy's pied colobus, olive baboon and galago occur in the park. Lion, leopard, hyena, serval, caracal, genet and wild cat are also present.

EXTRA MOLE NATIONAL PARK INFO

Mole National Park is the largest and best known wildlife area in Ghana. The park is situated between latitudes 9 degrees 10 minutes and 10 degrees 10 minutes north and longitudes 1 degree 30 minutes and 2 degrees 15 minutes west. It is located in the territory of the West Gonja and Bole District Assemblies.
The park is very popular with tourists visiting northern Ghana, as it is the best location to view elephant and a wide selection of other wildlife species under relaxing circumstances. It is also the only protected area in the country with a functioning overnight guest facility within the boundary.

EXTRA MOLE NATIONAL PARK INFO

Senior Wildlife Officer-in-Charge
Mole National Park
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 8
Damongo, Northern Region