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Bole
One day in Bole covers the market, historic mosque and cemetery; add a night if you want a relaxed pace or to catch a night bus.
Bole is a key stop on the north‑south highway of the Savannah Region. Its compact centre lets you see the Sudano‑Sahelian mosque, the Gonja royal cemetery and the bustling market on foot. Travel onward to Mole, Wa or Tamale, so a single night is enough unless you prefer a slower schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)
- avoid May–Oct (heavy rains, road flooding)
- Airports
- Tamale (TML) · Kotoka International Airport, Accra (ACC)
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bole112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bole, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyBole is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure, travel after dark only on organized transport, and stay hydrated.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTML Tamale International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 200 km (124 mi) northeast by road, roughly 4 h — check).TML Tamale International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 124 mi (200 km) northeast by road, roughly 4 h — check).
- Getting aroundShared taxis run fixed routes; negotiate private "drop‑in" taxis for specific stops; three‑wheel tricycles are cheap for short hops…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerPito (local sorghum beer)GH₵2–3 per cup
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Shared taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))GH₵3–5
- Budget bedBasic lodge room (double), a night, per roomGHS 40
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge room (double), a night, per roomGHS 70
- High-end bedBasic lodge room (double), a night, per roomGHS 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 30 · Mid GHS 60 · High GHS 100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TML Tamale International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 200 km (124 mi) northeast by road, roughly 4 h — check) · ACC Kotoka International Airport, Accra (Long-distance buses run Accra to the north, about 8–9 h — check)TML Tamale International Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 124 mi (200 km) northeast by road, roughly 4 h — check) · ACC Kotoka International Airport, Accra (Long-distance buses run Accra to the north, about 8–9 h — check)
Map of Bole
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bole: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Shared taxis run fixed routes; negotiate private "drop‑in" taxis for specific stops; three‑wheel tricycles are cheap for short hops; most sights are walkable from the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mole National Park
overnightDoor to door: ≈3 h each way
Take a shared taxi eastward, about 150 km (93 mi), 3 h; arrange a return or stay overnight.Take a shared taxi eastward, about 93 mi (150 km), 3 h; arrange a return or stay overnight.
Park entry and guided walks require a full day; best to spend a night nearby.
Wa
goDoor to door: ≈2.5 h
Private taxi northward, ~120 km (75 mi), 2.5 h; buses also run daily.Private taxi northward, ~75 mi (120 km), 2.5 h; buses also run daily.
Capital of Upper West Region; good for a half‑day stop.
Tamale
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Regional highway northeast, ~200 km (124 mi), 4 h by shared taxi or bus.Regional highway northeast, ~124 mi (200 km), 4 h by shared taxi or bus.
Longer ride; only if you have extra time or an early departure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Wuripe and Sons Royal Lodge
Central location, basic rooms, good for one night.
Green Lodge
Close to market, simple amenities.
Mom and Dad Hotel
Near main road, easy for catching buses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GH₵30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵45–80 excl. bed
- High
- GH₵80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room (double)1 × 1 night × GHS 70 | GHS 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GHS 60 | GHS 120 |
| Shared taxi from Kumasi (one‑way, 316 km)2 × GHS 30 · check | GHS 60 |
| eSIM, 10 days data2 × GHS 45 · check | GHS 90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 34 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 187 per person per day, bed included | GHS 374 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Wasawasa plate | GH₵5–8 |
| Tuo zaafi bowl | GH₵4–7 |
| Pito (local sorghum beer) | GH₵2–3 per cup |
| Shared taxi (10 km) | GH₵3–5 |
| Private taxi (20 km) | GH₵15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be rough after rains; allow extra travel time.
- Night bus services are limited; plan to arrive before dusk.
- Cash is king; many vendors do not accept cards.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US consulate in Accra; nearest Ghanaian embassy for other nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kumasi → Bole, shared taxi: about GH₵30 per person, 4½–5 h (check)
- Bole → Wa, private taxi: about GH₵20–25, 2½ h (check)
Say or show
- Mepa wo kyɛw — Excuse me / Sorry (meh-pah woh kyeh)
- Medase — Thank you (meh-dah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much is this? (eh-heh nah eh-koh)
- Ɛhe na adwuma adwuma no wɔ? — Where is the market? (eh-heh nah ah-joo-ma ah-joo-ma noh woh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bole. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings) · avoid May–Oct (heavy rains, road flooding) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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