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Major city · Ghana

Paga

Half a day: touch a sacred crocodile at the ponds, then visit the Pikworo Slave Camp. Not a base — sleep in Bolgatanga or continue to Burkina Faso.

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Paga is a small border town known for its sacred crocodile ponds where visitors can safely touch live crocodiles, and the nearby Pikworo Slave Camp, a 18th–19th century inland slave-holding site. The town itself has one market and a few basic lodgings; most travellers stop for a few hours en route between Bolgatanga and Burkina Faso.

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Weather
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Currency
GHS
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, some roads become muddy)
Airport
TML
Nights
0

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Paga: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on…
  • Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
  • Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
  • West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
  • West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
  • Ghana ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Ghana Immigration Service or a Ghanaian mission before booking; many nationalities need a visa in advance.
  • Ghana ↗Check the yellow-fever vaccination certificate rules for Ghana before you fly; carry the certificate with your passport if you have one.
  • Ghana ↗Do not photograph police, military sites, airports or the presidential buildings.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Paga191 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Paga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Paga Crocodile PondsPikworo Slave CampBorder town with Burkina Faso
Airports
TML Tamale Airport (About 4 h south by car; domestic flights from Accra)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    39°C (102°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    41°C (106°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    41°C (106°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    39°C (102°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    39°C (102°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (41°C (106°F)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F) low), wettest Sep (233 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Paga: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

36°C (97°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Feb

39°C (102°F)

19°C (66°F)

6 rd

Mar

41°C (106°F)

23°C (73°F)

33 rd

Apr

41°C (106°F)

24°C (75°F)

82 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

24°C (75°F)

86 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

78 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

22°C (72°F)

184 rd

Aug

25°C (77°F)

20°C (68°F)

210 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

233 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

66 rd

Nov

39°C (102°F)

20°C (68°F)

11 rd

Dec

39°C (102°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk — the town is small. Motorbike taxis cost GH₵5–10 for short trips.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Bolgatangago

Door to door: 1 h

Tro-tro or taxi south on the N5, about 1 h

Regional capital with craft market and the Bolgatanga Museum.

Navrongo

go

Door to door: 30 min

Tro-tro or taxi south on the N5, about 30 min

Famous mud cathedral and airstrip ruins.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

caution

Door to door: 3–4 h

Taxi or bus north across the border, about 3–4 h

Check visa requirements and border hours; bring passport.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Paga town centre

Paga Motel and a few basic guesthouses; limited services, bring cash.

Bolgatanga

Regional capital 1 h south, more accommodation and ATMs.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
GH₵100–200
Mid
GH₵200–400
High
GH₵400+

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Motorbike taxi (short trip)GH₵5–10
Crocodile pond entrycheckGH₵20–100
Pikworo Slave Camp entrycheckGH₵60
Local mealGH₵15–30
Bottle of waterGH₵2–5

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Paga is generally safe for tourists. The main risks are road travel at night and following the guide's instructions at the crocodile ponds.
  • No ATMs in Paga — bring enough Ghanaian cedis.
  • Crocodile ponds: follow the guide's instructions exactly; the animals are habituated but still wild.
  • Border crossing to Burkina Faso: check visa requirements before you go.
  • Rainy season (Apr–Oct) can make the N5 Highway patchy; drive in daylight.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Fire
192
Ambulance
193
General emergency
112

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My bed tonight

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Kpɛn mɛ nɛ kpɛn kpɛn kpɛnTake me to the crocodile ponds, please

Emergency

  • Police191
  • Fire192
  • Ambulance193
  • General emergency112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Paga → Bolgatanga (tro-tro): about GH₵20–30, 1 h (check)
  • Paga → Navrongo (tro-tro): about GH₵10–15, 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • Ania — Hello (ah-nee-ah)
  • Pula — Thank you (poo-lah)
  • Ane nɛ? — How much? (ah-neh neh)
  • Ɛɛ — Yes (eh-eh)
  • Ayo — No (ah-yoh)

Kasem is the local language; English is widely spoken.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, some roads become muddy) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Ghana

Sources

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