Territory capital · Ghana
Yapei
Visit Yapei for a half‑day stop on the Tamale‑Kumasi route; stay overnight only if you need a rest before continuing south.
Yapei is a tiny river town at the Black and White Volta confluence. Its main attractions are the ferry landing, river views and a small market. It is best suited to a few hours’ stopover while traveling between Tamale and Kumasi, with basic accommodation nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- GHS
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, possible floods)
- Airport
- TML
- Nights
- 1
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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 Yapei191 ▾
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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 Yapei, 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
- SafetyYapei is low‑risk for crime but malaria and seasonal floods require precautions; travel by day and use nets at night.
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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.
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; motorbike hire for short trips to the river.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedYapei Guesthouse (basic room), a night, per roomGHS 80
- Mid-range bedYapei Guesthouse (basic room), a night, per roomGHS 100
- High-end bedYapei Guesthouse (basic room), a night, per roomGHS 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GHS 30 · Mid GHS 60 · High GHS 100
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yapei: 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
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 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
Town is walkable; motorbike hire for short trips to the river. Tro‑tro minibuses stop at the Yapei junction.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Confluence of Black & White Volta
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Hire a local canoe from the landing; 5–10 min boat ride
Negotiate a fee of ₵50–100 with the fisherman.
Yapei Ferry / Landing
goDoor to door: ≈5 min
Walk from town centre, 2–3 min
Historic site, photo opportunity.
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.
Yapei Guesthouse
Very basic rooms, 80–150 GHS per night; most travellers stay in Buipe or Tamale.
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
- ₵30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₵60–100 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Yapei Guesthouse (basic room)1 × 1 night × GHS 80 | GHS 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GHS 30 | GHS 30 |
| Trip total≈ GHS 110 per person per day, bed included | GHS 110 |
Very basic; most travellers stay in Buipe or Tamale.
2026 estimate in Ghanaian cedi; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local chop bar | ₵10–40 |
| Fresh smoked fish | ₵20–60 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ₵2–5 |
| Tro‑tro ride (Tamale → Yapei) | ₵30–45 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strong currents at the river confluence – do not swim.
- Malaria risk – use repellents and sleep under nets.
- Seasonal flooding can affect low‑lying roads in Apr–Oct.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 192
- Ambulance
- 193
- General
- 112
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Mepɛ sɛ me kɔ haTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire192
- Ambulance193
Embassy
US consulate in Accra; nearest Ghanaian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tamale → Yapei (tro‑tro): about ₵30–45, 1.5–2 h (check schedule)
- Canoe to river confluence: about ₵50–100 round‑trip, 15 min total (check with guide)
Say or show
- Agoo — Hello (ah-go)
- Ɛhe na ɛda? — How much? (eh-heh na eh-dah)
- Mepɛ nsuo nkyene — I would like fish (meh-peh nsoo n-kyen-eh)
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 Yapei. 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–Feb · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, possible floods) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Buipe for cheaper lodging.
- Combine with a Tamale‑Kumasi road trip; use Tro‑tro schedule for flexible timing.
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