Individual and Group Tours In and Around Larabanga
LECLARA currently offers a variety of different tours and activities led by trained local guides. You will learn much about the history and traditions of the the places you visit. In Larabanga, you will as well as have the opportunity to meet residents in their home settings.
As noted below, certain tours and activities must be arranged in advance but otherwise you can find a trained, local guide in Larabanga when you arrive. However, we do recommend that you arrange your visit in advance: contact the LECLARA organizers.
Transportation to and from Larabanga (from Mole or elsewhere) can usually be provided.
Full Community Tour
This is a 2-hour tour through the center of Larabanga, including, of course, the Mosque and the Mystic Stone. You will visit a Shea butter workshop and learn how this product is made.
Locally trained guides can be found at their station on the main road across from the bus stop (in direction Sawla). See the town map for their location.
Walking among residential building and courtyards, you will get a a good idea of daily life in the town. Visit local homes and observe villagers as they prepare traditional meals. There's a stopover at a shea butter processor. The guides will explain what you see and generally the villagers will be more than happy to exchange greetings and a few words with you. And there's no problem taking all the photos you want to remind you of this very special visit.
Ancient Mosque and Mystic Stone Tour
On this 1-hour excursion you will visit the two principal tourist attractions in Larabanga. The long history of Larabanga is intimately tied to the the mosque and the shrine. Only Muslims to actually enter the Mosque but you can certainly get a glimpse of the inside. The LECLARA guides will fill you in with all the details of what is considered the holiest site of Islam in the country.
Traditional Dancing Exhibitons
The village dancing troupe is available to perform for you. The performance last ca. 90 minutes.
You are kindly requested to arrange this with the local organisers as far as possible in advance.
Day Tours to Surrounding towns
Durting your visit to Larabanga or Mole Park, don't miss exploring some of the interesting places in surrounding region.
You can take part individually -- or as part of a group -- to get to know:
- the regional capital and Goja Center of Damongo
- the eco-village of Mognori, on the banks of the White Volta River (canoe excursions possible)
- the Fulani village of Nabori
Should you need it, transportation can be arranged.
All-inclusive 3-night, 2-day tour in and around Larabanga
Get to know Larabanga and the surrounding area in the company of an experienced guide. Enjoy safaris (walking, jeep) in Mole National Park, take a canoe safari on the White Volga and meet the people of the Eco-Village of Mognori. Included are accomodations in the Mole Park Hotel, all meals and transportation to and from Tamale.
You must contact the tour organisers in advance to ensure their availability.
