Ghana Tourism Destination

Paga Crocodile Pond

Located in the north-eastern border of Ghana, Paga is a sacred crocodile sanctuary.
Although crocodiles are considered as wild creatures, the Paga crocodiles are friendly and coexist with humans.
The friendly relationship between the crocodiles and humans continue to baffle the minds of many.
This is in contrast to the perception of crocodiles as dangerous.
It is a customary offence to harm, kill or show any sign of disrespect to the crocodile of Paga. It is not uncommon to find children and or visitors sitting at the back of or holding the tale of a crocodile without any harm, after a sacrifice of fowl.
This is normal for the people of Paga but a mystery to visitors.
Other tourist attractions in the area include the Paga-Nania slave camp, the mystery dam of Kayoro called Kukula and the Nasaga Game Reserve, eight kilometers away from Burkina-Faso and Paga.

Akatekyi Crocodile Pond

Akatekyi Crocodile Pond is located about 30km west of Takoradi, the Western regional capital. The crocodiles are usually enticed by a sacrifice of fowl by the fetish priest.
The crocodiles are sacred and are part of the cultural embodiment of the people in the area. Visitors may bring a bottle of schnapps’ for libation.
The public are admitted to the pond from Sunday to Saturday with the exception of Wednesdays which are sacred days.

Kakum National Park

The park is an undisturbed rain forest, extending over an area of 357km square with some of the trees as high as 65 meters.
The parks fauna includes over 550 butterfly species (e.g. the new Diopetes kakumiú! discovered in 1993), over 200 birds species (such as the Frazer-eagle owl, African grey, parrot, bee-eaters, horn bills, and knight-fishers), over 40 mammal species (e.g. includes different monkey species, red river hog and the threatened bongo and forest elephant species) and about 7 primates.
Activities at the park includes walking tours, and canopy walkway through the forest and self guided hiking, which provides an opportunity to see the indigenous plant life of Ghana and the various fauna. Walking trails, viewing platforms and a visitor centre are established. For bird watchers, botanist and eco-tourist Kakum would be a delight place to visit.

Mole National Park

Mole is a haven for more than 90 animal species, including elephants, buffalo, antelope, and waterbuck.
In addition, the park boasts of Lions, Leopards etc and more than 300 bird species.
Visitors may sometimes have the opportunity of watching leopards and lions in a resting mood after hunting.

For lovers of wildlife and bird watchers a visit to Mole is a must.
The parks vegetation is Guinea savannah with forests along the rivers and streams. There is a motel in the park for its visitors.

Larabanga Mosque

A 1 3 th century Mosque, believed to have been built by Moorish traders.
It is one of the holiest sites in Ghana.
It is believed that, this mosque of ancient architecture is the oldest mosque in Ghana; it houses an ancient holy Koran which is read once in a year or during a special ceremony.
It has a unique facade which continues to attract visitors.
Larabanga is about 10 miles west of Damongo, and about 5 miles to the Mole National Park.