WHERE TO STAY (INSIDE THE PARK)
MOLE MOTEL
Mole Motel is situated inside Mole National Park. The Motel has 33 ensuite rooms comprising chalets, single, double, family rooms and dormitories. Some single and double rooms have ceiling fans only, while others have air conditioners. The family rooms have three double beds with a ceiling fan and a bathroom and toilet. Air conditioned chalets with queen-size beds overlook a water reservoir from which elephants and other animals drink. The budget rooms (male and female dormitories) have bunk beds, and visitors share common bathroom and toilet facilities.
The Motel has a bar and restaurant: the restaurant, which offers a range of local and continental dishes, is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. The bar is stocked with assorted beverages, liquor, wine and soft drinks. There is also a swimming pool for visitors to enjoy in their leisure time.
The Room Rates for 2015 are as follows:
Contact details:
Mole Motel
Mole National Park
Northern Region, Ghana.
Tel: +233 24 431 6777 / +233 27 756 4444
E-mail: info@molemotelgh.com, motel.mole@yahoo.com
Web: www.molemotelgh.com
CAMPING IN THE PARK
Mole National Park has a public campsite where visitors who would love to have a bit more adventure can mount tents and spend the night. This is the largest campsite in the Park, and it is sited by the Park Headquarters, near Mole Motel. There is a designated open space for camping, with bathroom and toilet facilities, within walking distance of the Information Centre. For a bird’s eye view of a part of the Park, there is a viewing platform with seating area. Tents and mosquito nets can be rented from the Park’s Information Centre
Visitors can also camp at Brugbani Camp, which is also at the Headquarters Range, but further into the Park.
Camping rates:
ZAINA LODGE
Zaina Lodge, West Africa’s first luxury safari lodge, is set within Mole National Park. The lodge has 25 individual fully  air-conditioned tented chalets with private bath and indoor and outdoor showers. Other facilities include a swimming pool (including a children’s pool), restaurant and bar. These overlook two waterholes frequented by elephants, antelope, and are inhabited by crocodiles.
The architecture of Zaina Lodge was inspired by the ancient Djenne architecture of the Larabanga Mosque, one of the oldest in West Africa, which is located just outside Mole National Park. Most of the building resources were taken from the Lodge site or other parts of Northern Ghana. For sustainability, the entire water system is solar powered, and the only lighting used on the premises is LED lighting.
Zaina Ranger Guides and Safari vehicles are also available.
Contact details:
Zaina Lodge
Mole National Park
Northern Region, Ghana.
Tel: +233 0540111 511
Web: zainalodge.com
WHERE TO STAY (OUTSIDE THE PARK)
There are a number of guesthouses around the Park, especially in Larabanga and Damongo, where visitors often stay, especially when Mole Motel is fully booked, or simply to have a feel of life in a local community.
CATHOLIC GUEST HOUSE, DAMONGO
The Catholic Guest House is on the outskirts of Damongo. It is a little further from the park; about forty-five minutes’ drive and not easily accessible by public transport. There are 24 ensuite rooms in this Guest House, and all rooms have two beds. The rooms with air conditioners also come with a TV and fridge.
The Guest House has a canteen, which is about a five-minute walk from the main reception. It is open from 7:00 am till 10:30 pm, Monday to Sunday. On their breakfast menu are coffee, milo, oats, tea, porridge, bread and eggs.
Contact Details:
Telephone: +233 2691 253 93
HOME TOUCH GUEST HOUSE, DAMONGO
Located in Damongo, Home Touch Guest House has decent accommodation with a bar on the premises. The restaurant is currently under construction and is scheduled to begin operation in a few months. There are 24 en-suite rooms in the Guest House, which can be located behind the Nasona fuel station in Damongo.
Ghanaian Citizens
Contact Details:
Telephone: +233 0210 489 87, +233 2612 081 49, +233 2421 657 51
KIGBONMATO AB&P GUEST HOUSE, DAMONGO
TheKigbonmato AB&P Guest House was set up to give jobs to physically challenged individuals. The Guest House is sited in Damongo, half an hour’s drive from the Park. There are five en-suite rooms in this Guest House, and all rooms come with satellite TV and a fan. There is also a bar and restaurant, which are owned privately and operate under concession from the Guest House.
Contact Details:
Telephone: +233 2497 051 94
Email: kigbonmatoab@yahoo.com
SALIA BROTHERS’ GUEST HOUSE, LARABANGA
TheSalia Brothers’ Guest House, in Larabanga, is a fairly run down collection of small huts and a few other rooms. This Guest House has been in operation since 1993, and has very basic amenities. There are 10 rooms, all of which come with a standing fan and a double bed. There are also shared bathroom and toilet facilities on the compound. The guest house relies on a borehole and a well for constant running water.
Contact Details:
Mr.Salia Hussein: +233 2755 444 53
Mr.SaliaAlhassan: +233 2755 440 71
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