Explore the far north and meet the people who live there - an ideal destination for the return visitor.

WildernessBound forms another of our prestige tour packages, and if combined with EcologyBound, makes a 3-week package that provides a complete picture of this small but extremely rich country.

In Tamale, you realize the importance of the Volta waterway as merchants congregate on the shore to exchange goods and news.

The landscape has changed, as have the styles of architecture - from the round homes of Tamale to the fabulous painted houses of Bolgatanga.

Everywhere you go in Ghana, the smiles and handshakes are the same. Artisans of the north specialize in different crafts.

The leathersmiths of Tamale are famous for their hats, sandals and purses. The basket weavers of the Bolga region are famous throughout the land.

Cultural activities are as diverse as those of the south. Festivals commemorate history, celebrate harvests and honor village chiefs.

At Paga, on the border of Burkina Faso, we meet traditional priests who worship huge crocodiles. Cattle herds graze in a pastoral setting amidst giant baobab trees. Cotton and rice share the land with millet - the staples of the northern peoples.

Traveling west from Tamale, we arrive at the Mole Park game reserve - the crown jewel of Ghana's conservation efforts. A comfortable air-conditioned lodge serves as home base between exciting game drives. Go in search of monkeys, hippos, antelope, birds and even elephants and leopards. Visit the 600 year-old Larabanga Mosque near the park entrance, built of mud in the Sudanese mud.

Before returning to Accra, we travel west to Wa, another center of Islamic culture. Sample the taste of pitou - a local beer fermented from millet.

Enter the ancient palace of the Wa Na, the paramount chief of the Northwest. Explore colorful markets as the faithful make their way to prayers at the many historic mosques.

Our journey ends in Accra - a little more time to find that special souvenir and take in a few more sights. We hope you have enjoyed our Photo Journey through Ghana. We look forward to showing you the real thing.

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