2-Day Mole National Park Safari from Accra: Elephants

Spot elephants from your hotel room in Ghana's only game reserve

A 2-day private safari from Accra to Mole National Park with one night in the park's hotel, a jeep safari, and a morning walking tour. Fly to Tamale on day one, drive two hours to the park, and spend the afternoon and evening watching wildlife. Return on day two after a dawn walk and a stop at Larabanga's ancient mosque before flying back to Accra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and afternoon safari

• Fly to Tamale
• Pick up from Tamale airport
• Drive to Mole National Park
• Lunch at viewing point
• Jeep safari at 3 pm
• Overnight stay in park hotel

Day 2: Morning safari and departure

• Morning walking safari
• Breakfast and checkout
• Visit Larabanga ancient mosque
• Drive to Tamale airport
• Fly back to Accra

The experience

Mole National Park is Ghana's only game reserve, and the setup here is built around one unusual fact: elephants often wander into view from the hotel itself. The itinerary compresses the experience into two days by timing your flights (early morning out of Accra to Tamale, late afternoon return), so you land at the park by midday and have the afternoon for a two-hour jeep safari at 3 pm. You stay in the park's air-conditioned hotel that night, which means you're already positioned for the second day's activities without losing hours to travel.

Day two starts with a two-hour walking safari before breakfast and checkout, then a detour to Larabanga to see the ancient mosque before the drive back to Tamale airport. The operator can arrange your flights for an additional fee if you'd rather not book them yourself. If you handle them, you'll need to provide passport biodata. The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and your guide speaks English and leads both safaris.

This package works as a short escape for travelers with limited time, though the operator notes that the 3-day version allows for a more immersive experience if your schedule permits. The price is set as a private experience, so you're not sharing the jeep or the guide with other groups.

What’s included

• Fully air-conditioned en suite accommodation in the park's hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.
• jeep safari and walking safari, two hours each.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ghana Must Go Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and jeep rather than joining a group. The 2-day format suits travelers with limited time who want to see the park without committing to a longer stay. If you have more flexibility, the 3-day version allows deeper exploration of the reserve.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife can I expect to see at Mole National Park?

Mole National Park is known for elephants, which frequently appear near the hotel grounds and during safaris. The reserve is Ghana's primary game reserve, though the specific species you'll encounter depends on the season and time of day.

How much time do I actually spend on safari during the 2 days?

You have a two-hour jeep safari on the afternoon of day one at 3 pm and a two-hour walking safari on the morning of day two, for a total of four hours of guided wildlife viewing across the two days.

Do I need to book my own flights from Accra to Tamale?

You can book your own flights and arrange your own schedule, or the operator can handle the bookings for you for an additional fee. If the operator books them, you'll need to provide a copy of your passport biodata page.

What is included in the accommodation?

Your overnight stay is in a fully air-conditioned en suite room at the park's hotel. The room rate, all fees and taxes, and the air-conditioned vehicle for transfers are included in the package price.

Can I do this tour if I have a medical condition?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health due to the jeep and walking safaris. It is suitable for all other fitness levels, and the minimum age is 12.

What is Larabanga mosque and why do we visit it?

Larabanga is home to an ancient mosque, a historical site you visit on the morning of day two during the drive from Mole back to Tamale airport, adding a cultural stop to the wildlife-focused itinerary.