Places worth your time in Upper East, each one checked against a named source.
Ghana4 attractions found in Upper East
Nature & WildlifePaga · Upper East
A sacred pond at Paga where West African crocodiles live alongside the community and can be approached with local guides.
Morning and early afternoon hours are ideal, as the reptiles love to bask under the sun along the shores.
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Culture, Heritage & FamilyTengzug · Upper East
A hill landscape of granite outcrops and caves around the village of Tengzug, holding the sacred shrines of the Talensi.
The best time to visit the Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrine is during the dry season, from November to February.
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Culture, Heritage & FamilySirigu · Upper East
A women-led arts organisation in Sirigu village preserving traditional pottery, basketry and painted earthen walls.
The best time to visit the Sirigu Art and Pottery Village (SWOPA) is during the dry season, from November to March.
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Culture, Heritage & FamilyNavrongo · Upper East
A mud-brick cathedral completed in 1906 in Navrongo, seat of the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga.
The best time to visit the Navrongo Mud Cathedral is during the cool dry season from November to February, or when it aligns with major Catholic feast days and local cultural celebrations.
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