Major city · Ghana
Tumu
Spend a half‑day in Tumu to see the palace, market and nearby Gbele Reserve; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Tumu is a small border town in Ghana's Upper West Region. Its main attractions – the chief's palace, local market and the Gbele Resource Centre – are close together, so a few hours suffice. Overnight options exist for travelers who prefer a slower pace or need to catch a morning minibuss.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, road can be muddy)
- Airport
- WZA
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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 Tumu191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tumu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵).Ghana-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives…Ghana-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Ghana-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.Ghana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ghana-wide
- SafetyTumu is generally safe for day visitors; avoid walking after dark and keep valuables concealed.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis.Ghana-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire · 193 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are for church and many shops open late; offices close on public holidays.Ghana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWZA Wa Airport (Domestic flights from Accra; about 2 h drive to Tumu).
- Getting aroundMotorized tricycle (pragya) for short hops; walk safely in daylight; minibusses (trotros) for inter‑town trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerPito (local millet beer)GH₵2–4
- Budget bedHill Top Hotel room, a night, per roomGHS 35
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomGHS 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomGHS 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 80 · Mid GHS 150 · High GHS 250
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- WZA Wa Airport (Domestic flights from Accra; about 2 h drive to Tumu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tumu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 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
Motorized tricycle (pragya) for short hops; walk safely in daylight; minibusses (trotros) for inter‑town trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gbele Resource Centre
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Drive north from Tumu on the main road, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 h 15 minDrive north from Tumu on the main road, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h 15 min
Savanna wildlife reserve, easy day visit.
Gwollu Slave Wall
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive west on the Tumu‑Gwollu road, ~20 km (12 mi), 30 minDrive west on the Tumu‑Gwollu road, ~12 mi (20 km), 30 min
Historic 19th‑century defensive wall.
Tumu Kuoro's Palace
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk from town centre, 5–10 min
Traditional chief’s palace, short visit.
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.
Dubie Hill Top Hotel
GH₵35–150 per night; near main road
SILAP Guest House
GH₵300–500 per night; basic rooms
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
- Budget
- GH₵80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- GH₵150–250 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × GHS 500 | GHS 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GHS 150 | GHS 300 |
| Minibus Wa → Tumu round‑trip2 × GHS 30 · check | GHS 60 |
| Motorized tricycle fare (short hop)2 × GHS 5 · check | GHS 10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × GHS 120 | GHS 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 111 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 611 per person per day, bed included | GHS 1,221 |
Matches SILAP Guest House rates
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kooko (millet porridge) | GH₵5–8 |
| Koose (bean fritters) | GH₵3–5 |
| Guinea fowl (portion) | GH₵15–25 |
| Pito (local millet beer) | GH₵2–4 |
| Motorized tricycle ride (short distance) | GH₵5–7 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can become impassable after heavy rain; check conditions before driving.
- Local tricycle fares are fixed per distance but confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Mepɛ sɛ me kɔ haTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Accra; Ghanaian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wa → Tumu minibuss: about GH₵30 per person, 2 h 15 min (check)
- Motorized tricycle short hop: GH₵5–7 per ride (check)
Say or show
- Mepa wo kyɛw — Excuse me / Sorry (meh-pah woh cheh)
- Medase — Thank you (meh-dah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much is it? (eh-heh nah eh-ko)
- Wɔhe na ɛwɔ asɔre no? — Where is the toilet? (woh-heh nah eh-waw ah-so-reh noh)
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 Tumu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, road can be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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