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Voykit pocket guide · Ghana
Savelugu
One day is enough to see the palace, market and a meal; arrive from Tamale in the morning and leave by evening.
Savelugu is a small town in the Volta Basin, 25 km north of Tamale. Its main attractions are the Yoo Naa Palace, the central market and local eateries. A single day covers the highlights, with transport by mini‑taxi or tricycle.
- Country
- Ghana
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (heavy rains)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GHS
- Money
- Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵). Cards work in larger hotels, malls and some restaurants in Accra; most other payments are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget GHS 30–45 excl. bed (check) · Mid GHS 45–70 excl. bed (check) · High GHS 70+ excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives; SIMs need a passport and Ghana Card-style biometric registration for foreigners at a company shop — check.
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire 192 · Ambulance 193
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets are standard; bring a surge-protected adapter for power cuts ('dumsor').
- Tipping
- Chop bar or street food: Nothing.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.; Driver day: GH₵50–100 a day.; Castle or park guide: GH₵30–60 per group.; Hotel porter: GH₵5–10.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled water or sealed sachets from known brands are sold everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at Happy Yourself (Hajia Abu) Food Complex | GHS 5–10 |
| Snack at Africa Food Joint | GHS 2–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TML · Tamale Airport
- Domestic flights; about 30 km (19 mi) to SaveluguDomestic flights; about 19 mi (30 km) to Savelugu
Typical fares
- Mini‑taxi Tamale → Savelugu
- about GHS 8 per person, 30–45 min (check)
- Yellow‑Yellow tricycle within town
- about GHS 2 per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Mini‑taxis and Yellow‑Yellow tricycles are the cheapest options; a ride across town costs a few cedis and takes 5–10 min.
See and do
Known for
- Yoo Naa Palace
- Shea products
- Central market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tamale | Mini‑taxi, 30–45 min | About 1 h |
| Yendi | Mini‑taxi via Tamale, about 2 h | About 2.5 h |
| Bolgatanga | Mini‑taxi or bus, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Yobarigu Guest House
- Basic guest house behind Highway View Restaurant
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Mepa wo kyɛwmeh-pah woh kyeh |
| Thank you | Meda wo asemeh-dah woh ah-seh |
| How much is this? | Ɛhe na ɛyɛ?eh-heh nah eh-yeh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with the right hand, ask after health and family; avoid: Starting with a question
- Elders: Stand when an elder enters and let them speak first; avoid: Crossed legs in front of chiefs
- Hands: Right hand for everything; avoid: Passing money with the left
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and palaces; avoid: Beachwear in town
- Photos: Ask first; offer to show the picture; avoid: Photographing police, soldiers or funerals without permission
- Funerals: Weekend funerals are public events; guests wear black, red or white as the family specifies; avoid: Treating them as a sight
Scams and watch-outs
- Motorking tricycles carry goods and are risky for passengers.
Generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on traffic, especially on Motorking vehicles.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Savelugu yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Yoo Naa Palace
- Shea products
- Central market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Savelugu: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Savelugu, revision 5338925 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338925
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/savelugu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.