Savannah Region
Ghana's largest region, where Mole National Park offers close-up views of elephants and the Larabanga Mosque is steeped in history.
The Savannah Region was created in 2018 from part of the Northern Region. It lies in northwestern Ghana, with its capital at Damongo, and is vast, sparsely populated and mostly savanna. The biggest draw is Mole National Park, where walking or vehicle safaris let you see wildlife such as elephants, antelope and baboons. Nearby, the Larabanga Mosque is a classic example of West African Sahelian mud architecture and is thought to be one of the oldest mosques in Ghana. In the dry season, animals gather at water sources, which makes for better viewing. The usual route is to fly into Tamale and continue by road.