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Tamale is Ghana's third most populous city (and second largest in area) and the capital of Northern Ghana. Tamale has been voted three consecutive times by the Ghana Tourist Board as the cleanest city in Ghana and is proud of its well organized road networking in comparison to other cities and regions through Ghana. There are many things to do inside the city. Many visitors also use Tamale as a launching point for visits to Mole National Park, Tongo Hills, and the Paga Crocodile Pond.
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This artistic studio of Ibrahim Mahama seems like a piece of Europe in the middle of nowhere in Ghana. Several of Mahama's artworks are exhibited, most of which are rather large scale. The tour becomes more informative the greater the attendance.
SCCA
The Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA) is an artist-run project space, exhibition and research hub, cultural repository and artists’ residency located in Tamale, Ghana- dedicated to art and cultural practices which emerged in the 20th century. They are renovating for the next exhibition until the "end of 2023", so until then there isn't much to see.
This is an underground warehouse that was built by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to store grains to relieve the people of hunger in times of struggle. It is now owned by Ibrahim Mahama, but there is not much to see here for the foreseeable future. Guided tours may still be available.
The main mosque of the Ahmadiyya movement in Ghana.
This is the headquarters of the Sunni community in Ghana.
Headquarters for Masjidul Bayaan.
There is a reason this dessert place is the first listing: it should be considered an attraction of Tamale. The ice cream quality is comparable to European premium ice creams, and the flavours change daily. You get a generous scoop with waffle crumbs on top.
They sell all kinds of local foods, including a selection of rice and meats.
A very low-key restaurant without any "Asanka Local" signage – but it is the only restaurant in the vicinity. They serve mainly fufu with light soup and meat. Many locals come here to take-away but there are seats outside. At 5PM they pound the fufu outside, and dinner is served starting from 6PM.
Place is very serene. Enjoyable cool music. Nice entertainment. The managers are very friendly and accommodating. A nice place to go blow off some steam after a very tiring day or week. They basically have every food.
Cook, and sell jallof rice, waakye, rice balls, bank, fufu with PA nut soup or light soup, etc.
formerly Gidipass
A bar on the main street that also serves good rice dishes and even spring rolls. If you want something more like home they have a colonial-style dining room.
They serve an amazing variety of food, from pizza and chips to local dishes. Their staff are fast and friendly and there is a nice open-air area to relax in.
Luxury is a restaurant and bar and is the place to be when you are in town. Great meals and spacious place for your party. You can enjoy both local Ghanaian dishes and continental ones. There is a bouquet for kids and a kids playground just in case you want to get them busy. They offer delivery services in Tamale and the waiters are great however some of them needs some level of professional training. But In all you won't regret the experience.
Nite Food
Nite Food is a neat, nice and well preserved area with both local meals Banku, Fufu, TZ and exotic ones like fried rice with chicken, noodles and many more.
A place where one can get nice food and drinks.
They offer a wide variety of dishes. Every Friday evening at 9PM there is a cultural performance to introduce local culture to the visitors.
Well located on the edge of a man-made forest not far from the centre of Tamale Metropolis, you can have a nice moment with friend and family in a cool bar which is easily accessible by road.
This is a very small road side "chop house" they don't have a menu for the food sold here. Alcoholic and non Alcoholic drinks are available at any time of the day.
Nice place with snooker and a club. Less crowd.
Very friendly. Good space to relax.
It is a good restaurant for everyone. They have a lot to offer you especially Northern dishes.
local cheese
They serve koko(millet porrigde),koose(beans cake),koose bread .
Koko lana
They have koko(porridge), koko with milk koose(beans cake), koose bread,boflot(doughnut) and groundnut.
It's a hotel considered to be two stars by the government.
Comes with A/C, TV, breakfast, and sometimes hot showers. There are no mirrors in the room and internet (especially with Vodafone) can be spotty. Wifi comes at an extra GH₵40 per day.
Offers boarding and a roof-top cantina/bar. Limited number of air-conditioned rooms available. Rooms generally available when courses are not in session (most of the time).
Known for its welcoming environment, Jeyads Lodge offers a comfortable stay.
It is a short distance from the city center and Tamale International Airport. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including single rooms, standard rooms, executive rooms, deluxe rooms, family suites and executive suites. It offers complimentary breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar and lounge, conference facilities, a swimming pool and fitness amenities. Mariam Hotel is a venue for conferences, workshops, meetings and social events.
Radach
Radach Lodge & Conference Centre is a 3-star hotel located in Tamale, Ghana, known for hosting events and meetings.
other amenities: conference rooms, restaurant etc.
The hotel offers free wifi, a TV and a fridge, free parking, outdoor pool and there is a restaurant.
Nim Avenue Hotel offer free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking. They have accessible ramps and parking for people with disabilities. They also have indoor and outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms. It is a popular venue for conferences, workshops or meeting and other social events.
Along SSNIT fuo road. There are cool amenities such as free WIFI, an outdoor pool, disability friendly environment, free packing, fitness center and free breakfast for all guest.
Around village water on the Dungu road.
Heritage Hotel Tamale offers luxury accommodation and conference rooms in the heart of Tamale.
10 rooms
Quiet and secluded accommodation.
formerly UDS International Conference Centre
This is a two-star guesthouse.
Naat Hotel
One of the best hotels in Tamale, offering stunning views and excellent customer service.They have a very conducive and serene environment with conferences for indoor activities
It's a hotel considered to be two stars by the government.
Comes with A/C, TV, breakfast, and sometimes hot showers. There are no mirrors in the room and internet (especially with Vodafone) can be spotty. Wifi comes at an extra GH₵40 per day.
Offers boarding and a roof-top cantina/bar. Limited number of air-conditioned rooms available. Rooms generally available when courses are not in session (most of the time).
Known for its welcoming environment, Jeyads Lodge offers a comfortable stay.
It is a short distance from the city center and Tamale International Airport. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including single rooms, standard rooms, executive rooms, deluxe rooms, family suites and executive suites. It offers complimentary breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar and lounge, conference facilities, a swimming pool and fitness amenities. Mariam Hotel is a venue for conferences, workshops, meetings and social events.
Nim Avenue Hotel offer free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking. They have accessible ramps and parking for people with disabilities. They also have indoor and outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms. It is a popular venue for conferences, workshops or meeting and other social events.
Along SSNIT fuo road. There are cool amenities such as free WIFI, an outdoor pool, disability friendly environment, free packing, fitness center and free breakfast for all guest.
Around village water on the Dungu road.
10 rooms
Quiet and secluded accommodation.
formerly UDS International Conference Centre
This is a two-star guesthouse.
They have Standard/Delux Rooms:GHC 450 to GHC 600 per night.Executive Standard Rooms: Approximately GH₵1,141 per night.Executive Suites: Approximately GH₵1,420 per night.Including hot water on demand, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, property parking, and basic daily breakfast options.There is 24-hour backup power supply,a clear outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub, fine-dining restaurant specializing in local Ghanaian staples alongside an open-air bar serving specialty cocktails and refreshments.They also offer built-in conference facilities and open banqueting areas suitable for corporate retreats, workshops, or seasonal celebrations
You can get your quality products such as electronics, groceries etc.
You can get almost eveerything they sell in markets here.
Buy anything you want at wholesale, retail or consumer price.
Where Ghana shops
They use automated systems which identify their products using barcode. You can always pass through for all kinds of products.
Buy all groceries and goods here.
Art council
Oil paintings from GH₵7.50, batiks, ornaments, cheap jewelry, goatskin handbags foot pillows, and drums.
Taabo kohigu ni
Buy all your wood and wooden works here.
Buy almost everything you need here.
If you need a less busy market where you can buy your stuff from, then this is the market to go to.
China Mall
Makro CHINA MALL is a popular retail store located at the Lamashegu First Roundabout in Tamale, Ghana, with an additional location in Techiman
Household & Office Goods hardware & Essential Personal Items
Makro China Mall is a very big place. They deal in many goods, such as electrical appliances, kitchen tools, snacks, stationery, home appliances and many more. Their goods vary in price and quality.
By bus
Public buses from Accra or Kumasi is cheap and safer than the many private bus drivers.
By car
Private cars from any medium sized town with a driver is only about GH₵30 a day.
By taxi
Taxis are readily available directly outside the terminal building.
Yellow-yellows (motorised cycle rickshaws) are ubiquitous, and for a shared ride you can get from "town" (the centre) to anywhere in Tamale for GH₵6 or less.
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