Major city · Ghana
Yendi
Spend 1–2 days in Yendi to see the palace, historic tree and market; travel from Tamale (45 min) or Accra (13 h bus).
Yendi is the capital of the Yendi Municipal district in Ghana's Northern Region. It sits 91 km east of Tamale and 433 km from Accra. The town offers a few cultural sites – the Gbewaa (Yaa Naa) Palace, a 19th‑century German cemetery and the giant baobab Naa Dataa Tua – plus a central market and modest accommodation. With limited attractions, a short stay of one to two days is sufficient, especially if you are already in the north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TML
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yendi191 ▾
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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 Yendi, 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
- SafetyYendi is generally safe for day visits; stay aware of night travel on poorly lit roads.
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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.
- AirportTML Tamale Airport (45 min by road; nearest scheduled service.).
- Getting aroundRickshaw (yellow‑yellow), taxis, motorcycles and bicycles are common; public bus links to Tamale, Accra and Kumasi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Kamil Legacy), a night, per roomGHS 200
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Kamil Legacy), a night, per roomGHS 300
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Kamil Legacy), a night, per roomGHS 450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 120 · Mid GHS 250 · High GHS 400
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
- TML Tamale Airport (45 min by road; nearest scheduled service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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 Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Nov (6 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yendi: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 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
Rickshaw (yellow‑yellow), taxis, motorcycles and bicycles are common; public bus links to Tamale, Accra and Kumasi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tamale
goDoor to door: About 1 h
45 min by public bus or taxi from Yendi
Regional capital with market and airport.
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.
Naya Luxury Hotel
Modern boutique, air‑conditioned rooms, pool; central location.
Kamil Legacy Hotel
$200 /night, air‑conditioned, restaurant and pool.
Aska Inn Hotel
Budget option near Yendi Senior High School.
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
- GHS 120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- GHS 250–350 excl. bed
- High
- GHS 400–600 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or budget hotel1 × 1 night × GHS 250 | GHS 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 250 | GHS 250 |
| Public bus Accra → Yendi (one way)1 × GHS 80 · check | GHS 80 |
| Taxi from Tamale Airport to Yendi1 × GHS 30 · check | GHS 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GHS 61 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 671 per person per day, bed included | GHS 671 |
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | GHS 15–30 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | GHS 2–4 |
| Rickshaw ride (short distance) | GHS 2–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Long bus trips from Accra or Kumasi can be uncomfortable; consider private car or fly to Tamale first.
- Fuel stations are scarce beyond town – fill up before heading out.
- Roads can be poor after heavy rain; travel in daylight.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
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Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US embassy is in Accra; contact for consular assistance (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Accra → Yendi bus: about GHS 80, 13 h (check)
- Tamale → Yendi taxi: about GHS 30, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Agoo — Hello (ah-go)
- Meda wo ase — Thank you (meh-dah wo ah-seh)
- Ɛhe na ɛkɔ? — How much? (eh-heh nah eh-koh?)
- Ɛhe na adwumayɛbea no wɔ? — Where is the market? (eh-heh nah ah-dwoo-ma-yeh-beh no woh?)
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 Yendi. 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 season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑bus schedule from Accra to Yendi (check times).
- Create walking‑tour map linking palace, cemetery and baobab.
Sources
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