Mognori Eco Village
Mognori, Savannah
A community-run visitor programme in a farming village on the Mole River, at the edge of Mole National Park.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Mognori, near Mole National Park, West Gonja District,
- Opening information
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for booked experiences and community homestays.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- The best time to visit Mognori Eco-Village is during the dry season, from November to April.
About this place
Mognori is a small farming community bordering Mole National Park, whose name refers to the riverbank. The village runs a community-based ecotourism programme offering dugout canoe trips on the Mole River, village walks and cultural demonstrations, with the proceeds supporting local livelihoods. It has been studied as a case of community-based ecotourism in Ghana.
District profile
Mognori
Mognori is a farming village on the Mole River at the eastern edge of Mole National Park, in the Savannah Region.
Why stay here: Mognori runs a community ecotourism programme beside Ghana's largest national park.
Atmosphere: A riverside community running its own visitor programme alongside the national park.
Mognori is a short drive from the Mole National Park headquarters.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Mognori and the wider Savannah.
Mole National Park SavannahGhana's largest wildlife reserve, in the northern savannah, known for its elephants. The best time to visit Mole National Park is during the dry season from November to April, when animals regularly gather around remaining waterholes and the thinner brush makes wildlife much easier to spot.
Larabanga Mosque LarabangaGhana's oldest mosque, built of mud and timber in the Sudano-Sahelian style at Larabanga. 1–2 hours
Salaga Slave Market SalagaThe market square at Salaga that was one of the largest inland slave markets in West Africa. 1–2 hours
Recommended district
Mognori
Mognori runs a community ecotourism programme beside Ghana's largest national park.
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Sources and verification
Status: Verified. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.
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