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Background: Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. A long series of coups resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and a ban on political parties. A new constitution, restoring multiparty politics, was approved in 1992. Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS, head of state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR, who defeated former Vice President Atta MILLS in a free and fair election, succeeded him.

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By Gaffers
August 14th 2009

Northern Ghana Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Mole National Park

Who knew that travelling could be so fatiguing, almost 24 hours of bumpy dirt tracks can be a gruelling task, as six volunteers ventured North of Ghana in what was only going to be an exhausting but brilliant trip. Starting our trip at Kenneshi Station at 14:30, full of joy and anticipation, we bought supplies for the trip and we were on our way, who would have thought our morale could instantly decrease so quickly. There are again no points for guessing who I was lumbered with as a coach buddy, yes Catlady (Hollie.) I don’t know how but every time [View Full Entry]

By johnnyrivers
March 30th 2009

Mole pt 2 - Elephant Tracks Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Welcome to Mole!

Plans…who needs them?! That was the moral of the story last time. The moral for this tale? Never give up. Now where was I? Oh yeah, Mole (pronounced Mo-lay). We arrived at the park mid morning Sunday. Needless to say that after thirty hours of traveling, all we wanted to do was sit back and relax. And that was indeed all we did. The Mole Hotel sits on top of a hill overlooking a man-made watering hole; providing the perfect vantage point for viewing the abundant wildlife the park has to offer. The motel also gains high marks in my book [View Full Entry]

By knicknack11
March 23rd 2009

Mole National Park Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

I wrote this blog entry after my trip to Mole the first weekend in March. Sorry it's so late! This past weekend, my program took us tot the northern region to Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana (after Accra) and the center of the Asante kingdom and to Mole National Park. It took about 5 hours to get to Kumasi and then another 7 to reach Mole, which is about 2/3 of the way north. Ghana is about the size of Oregon, which gives you an idea about the traffic and conditions of the road. The road to Mole from [View Full Entry]

By lprice4
March 20th 2009

Safari Jane Part 2 "Holy Mole!" Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Warthogs

So we finally arrived in Mole. The funny thing was that the first people we saw by the pool were the Canadian couple that we met at Green Turtle! Small world! They spent a week in Mole and told us all about the animals they saw so we were really excited. We went by the pool and hung out there for the rest of the day. It was pretty cool because right behind the pool there is a look out over the savannah and we saw some elephants out by the watering hole. Yup! Real live elephants, and not like the [View Full Entry]

By asoper
February 24th 2009

T.I.A - That is Africa Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Kintampo Falls

After the long and treacherous journey to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana last year, I vowed to never go there again. Despite not seeing elephants at the park last year, the 19 hour (or more) journey on Ghana’s worst roads was just not worth it to me. Strange enough, when Poppo propositioned me to join him there as he acted as a tour guide for the Volunteer Abroad January and February groups I decided I would go and I WOULD see the famed elephants. Our departure from Accra began at 5:00pm sharp. The group, all 11 of [View Full Entry]

By Vanessa
November 7th 2008

You can't just take any bus up to Mole. Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Our trip up to the Northern part of Ghana started off by our ISEP director telling us that you can’t just take any bus up to Mole- which makes one wonder why. Well, we found out why. Through this trip, I found out just how reliable the transportation is in Ghana- about as reliable as a teenage girls emotions are- completely unpredictable. We went through 4 vehicles on this trip up north. Friday started out hopeful- there was this nice, air conditioned bus waiting out in the parking lot. I brought a blanket, last time I got really cold on this [View Full Entry]

By ichaselions
September 3rd 2008

What happens in Larabonga stays in Larabonga Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

African Ballerz

I'M BACK!! After a five day journey I have returned to wonderful Legon and even after a decent night's sleep I'm exhausted. I've been working on 6 hours sleep most nights which means that I have been having very long days. But it was all worth it because our trip was awesome!! We left Thursday from Legon to head north to Kumasi...a drive that takes several hours. With the exception of a flat tire the trip went smoothly...and we were luckily apparently. There is a joke to the effect of that you should allow for the time to get to your [View Full Entry]

By everythingyellow
September 2nd 2008

Running for my life from an elephant, and other adventures in Northern Ghana Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Well hello again! Where to start??? (Sorry these blogs are so grammatically and syntacticly horrible. It is just that with the internet the way it is, I want to squeeze in so much, and I never have time to proof read. so again, sorry!) Last night my USAC group returned from our five day journey to Northern Ghana and back. (Ghana has various distinct regions. Greater Accra is located in the south east/central section of the country and the Northern region is in the center of the country, north of the university but not as north as the Upper East and [View Full Entry]

By Petit Travels
July 12th 2008

Another Ghana Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

the flat landscape

So I made my way to Kumasi, where my dutch friend Bobbi was waiting. We stayed there overnight and the following day we travelled by STC to Tamale. A dutch guy Niels joined us, not from SYTO though. He had been travelling around West Africa by himself! Anyway, the journey to Tamele was long (takes about 7hours) and breaking down in a small village after driving for 2 hours didn't help. we waited around the heat for the driver to fix the coach and then finally carried on our journey up north. It was dark by the time we got to [View Full Entry]

By pnltravels
June 2nd 2008

Going to Ghana Africa » Ghana » Northern » Mole National Park

Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary Sign

Warning - LONG BLOG ENTRY BELOW - As the last blog indicated, we left Banfora in Burkina Faso and made our way to the northwestern corner of Ghana. Although one of our general rules is "don't arrive after dark", sometimes it is out of our control as it was with the bus from Banfora to Hamale. We arrived into Hamale just as darkness descended to find out that there is a Hamale, Burkina Faso and a Hamale, Ghana. We, of course, are still in Burkina Faso and need to find our way in the darkness to Ghana. Luckily there are plenty [View Full Entry]

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