Sacred Crocodiles
Paga Crocodile Pond
Sit alongside crocodiles that have shared this pond with the people of Paga for centuries.
Upper East is Ghana's northeastern frontier — a region of painted adobe houses, sacred shrines in the Tongo Hills, and the crocodile pond at Paga where humans and reptiles have shared water for centuries. Border country, and unforgettable.
Upper East Region sits where Ghana meets Burkina Faso — a land of red earth, harmattan winds, and some of the most distinctive folk art traditions in West Africa. Bolgatanga, the capital, is world-famous for its basketry, and the painted houses of Sirigu have become a recognisable symbol of northern Ghanaian art.
But the region's deepest magic is in its sacred places. At Paga, crocodiles emerge from their pond to sit alongside pilgrims — a relationship unbroken for centuries. In the Tongo Hills, the Tengzug shrines hide among rocky outcrops reached only on foot. And everywhere, the rhythm of Gurune and Kassena culture moves to harvests, festivals, and the patience of the land.
Sit alongside crocodiles that have shared this pond with the people of Paga for centuries.
The sacred hills of the Talensi people — rocky outcrops hiding centuries-old shrines.
Houses decorated with geometric murals, painted entirely by the village women.
Ghana's basketry capital — woven market baskets you'll find in design stores worldwide.
A 17th-century slave holding camp — a haunting, powerful memorial.
A 1906 Catholic cathedral built in the Sudanese adobe style — unique in West Africa.
Upper East sits on our flagship northern journeys. For a dedicated Bolgatanga-and-Paga experience, request a custom itinerary — our team can build one around your schedule.
From heritage guesthouses in Bolgatanga to eco-retreats in Sirigu and border-town stays near Paga — the north welcomes you slowly and completely.
Browse All Stays →Our Upper East specialists will design your trip around Paga, Sirigu, Bolgatanga, or a full north-of-the-north loop. Custom tours always welcomed.
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