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One
hundred seventy kilometres west of Tamale in the West Gonja
District, is the Mole National Park. The scenic ride to Mole,
though rough, is ideal for adventurous visitor.
The
largest of Ghana's National Parks and situated in the heart
of the Guinea savannah woodland ecosystem, it is home to 93
mammalian species, 33 reptiles nine amphibians and an estimated
300 birds species. The mammals include some 600 elephants,
2,000 roam antelopes, 3,000 hartebeests, 4,000 waterbucks,
5,000 buffalo and some 6,000 warthogs. Uncounted lions, leopards,
hyenas and various primates can also be seen in Mole. A total
of 600km of game protection and viewing roads have been developed
within the park. A basic 33-bed, no frills hotel facility,
which overlooks an elephant bath, offers overnight accommodation
and restaurant facilities. Additionally, composite facilities
are available for visitors. A landing strip for small aircraft
provides the option of air access to Mole.
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