West Gonja Municipal, Savannah
Mole National Park
Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, where walking safaris bring visitors face to face with wild elephants, antelope, and over 300 bird species.
4.4 (5 reviews)
Entry fee
GHS 10–20 guide/donation fee (exterior viewing only for non-Muslims)
Opening hours
Dawn to Dusk (interior closed to non-Muslim visitors)
Best time to visit
Year-round; early morning light is best for photographs of the exterior
Address
Larabanga, West Gonja Municipal, Savannah Region, Ghana
From Tamale, take an STC or VIP bus to Damongo (about 2 hours), then a shared taxi or trotro the remaining 25 km to Larabanga (about 40 minutes); many Mole-bound trotros from Tamale pass directly through Larabanga village on the way to the park gate.
Dress modestly, ask permission before photographing worshippers, and hire a local guide from the village to hear the mosque's founding legend and history accurately.
Interesting but a bit overpriced for what's essentially a five minute stop from the outside. Kids in town also asked for money constantly which got old fast.
Impressive to think this structure has survived so many centuries. Photos don't quite capture the texture of the mud walls in person. Easy stop if you're heading to or from Mole.
Combined this with our Mole trip since it's only a short drive from the park gate. Non-Muslims can't go inside but the exterior alone tells the story. The town around it is small and quiet.
The Sudanese-Sahelian style with the wooden struts sticking out is unlike anything else I've seen in Ghana. A local caretaker explained the mosque's history, said to date back to the 1400s. Small donation expected, around GHS 10 to 20, very reasonable for what you get to see.
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