Tamale is the capital city of the Northern region of Ghana mostly inhabited by the Mole-Dagomba linguistic group and there are a few tourist attractions in Tamale, which are worth a visit. It is a nodal city that serves as convergence zone as well as the commercial capital of the three northern regions. Politically, the region is divided into 26 districts for easy government.

It is one city in Ghana where one can find an architectural blend of traditional slum and modern buildings with a hospitable people with a great respect for their traditional political system. The city happens to be the cereal, yam and meat breadbasket of the country so these sell cheaply in the local markets.
In the heart of the city are the traditional palaces of the Gulkpe Naa and the Dapkema where one can catch a glimpse of pure traditional architecture. All the intra city roads in Tamale are tarred with the central dual-lane double road lit in the night. Walk around the sights, buildings and famous attractions in Tamale to experience the regional atmosphere. Some of the sights offer an insight about the culture and the legends and traditions of this city.

One hundred seventy kilometres west of Tamale in the West Gonja District, is the Mole National Park. It’s 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 bird’s 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.
Being close to the Sahara Desert (in comparison with other major cities in Ghana), one has the opportunity to enjoy a true tropical sunbath in Tamale.

The Harmattan season presents two extreme weather conditions each day. There is the extreme cold temperature of the early dawns and morning and the very warm afternoon.

The city is home to the Central Administration and the Medical School of the University for Development Studies. It’s worth mentioning that it is the only medical school in Ghana that uses the PBL system. The city also has a fruitful Sister Cities relation with the City of Louisville in the United States and FadaN’Gourma in Niger.
Tamale invites you. Come and explore. Discover it for yourself. Don’t wait to be told.