An 18th-century slave market located in the Savannah Region of Ghana, played a pivotal role during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. It served as a crucial market where enslaved Africans were transported to the coast for export.
Welcome to the Northern region of Ghana
Explore the Northern Region of Ghana! Tamale is the capital of this, once Ghana’s largest region. Since 2018 it comprises the Savannah and North-East region.
Dagomba ethnic group is one of the region’s largest in this region and 60% of the population is Muslim. For many locals here, agriculture is the primary means of income. The Northern region also boasts a diverse linguistic landscape, with languages such as Dagbani, Mamprusi, and Konkomba spoken alongside English.
Discover the rich history and culture of the Northern Region in some of the most popular landmarks such as the Naa Gbewaa Palace, Naa Binbegu Boabab Tree, Yendi, Buntaga Irrigation Dam, Sabali (also River Oti), or the Nawuni River (White Volta). While exploring, don’t forget to try some of the Northern Region’s delicacies like tuozafi or Omotuo with grounut soup.
The people of the Northern Region are welcoming and extremely wonderful hosts, making this a perfect destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Ghana.
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Highlighted tours & activities
A selection of tours and activities organised by partners you can find on GhanaTRVL.
- Dates are flexible.
- Educational tour
- Helgard Africa - Tours
- Max. group size: 20
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- USD 90.00
- Kojo The Tour Guide Guy
- Dates are flexible.
- Adventure tour
- USD 100.00
- Kojo The Tour Guide Guy
- Dates are flexible.
- Adventure tour
- USD 120.00
- Kojo The Tour Guide Guy
- Dates are flexible.
- Adventure tour
- USD 140.00
- Kojo The Tour Guide Guy
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
Where to Stay
A selection of places to stay you can find on GhanaTRVL.
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Bimbilla, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Salaga, Northern
- Budget
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
- Dates are flexible.
- City Tour
- Tamale, Northern
- Guesthouse
- Kwesi Essel-Blankson
Northern - Basics
Area: 25,448 km²
Capital: Tamale
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below is a selection of other upcoming events.
- 02-Nov-24
- 20:00
- Tamale
- 13-Nov-24
- Tamale
- 14-Nov-24
- Tamale
- 15-Nov-24
- Tamale
- 16-Nov-24
- Tamale
UPCOMING EVENTS
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