Bolgatanga & the Upper East
Upper East Region · Crafts · Painted villages · Crocodiles
Basket weaving, painted houses at Sirigu, the Tongo Hills shrines and the sacred crocodiles of Paga.
About Bolgatanga & the Upper East
Bolgatanga, or Bolga, is famous for its woven straw baskets and leatherwork, sold in the town's craft market. Nearby villages are known for their decorated mud houses, especially Sirigu, where a women's cooperative keeps the painting and pottery traditions alive.
The Tongo Hills and the shrines of Tengzug, the slave camp at Pikworo and the crocodile ponds of Paga are all within easy reach.
Travel tips
Bolgatanga is about three hours by road from Tamale. Dress modestly and ask before photographing people or shrines.
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Where to stay in Bolgatanga & the Upper East
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Zuarungu, near Bolgatanga
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