Dein Aufenthalt — Baobab Guest House
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Das Eigentum — Baobab Guest House
The Baobab Guest House is a low-rise, colonial-style compound with a garden and a small pool. The lobby feels like a calm, tiled sitting room with ceiling fans and a noticeboard of local tours. It suits budget-conscious travellers and NGO workers who want a clean, secure base with reliable wifi and a decent on-site restaurant, rather than boutique frills.
Chroniken von Tamale
Tamale grew rapidly in the 20th century as the capital of Ghana’s Northern Region, originally a trading hub for the Dagomba kingdom. Its architecture is a mix of British colonial bungalows, modern concrete blocks, and traditional round huts with thatched roofs. The city centre revolves around the central market and the old lorry station, but newer areas like Vittin have sprung up with guesthouses and offices. Culturally, Tamale is dominated by the Dagomba people, and the Dagbani language is heard as often as English. The city is Ghana’s most Muslim-majority metropolis, with the Central Mosque and call to prayer shaping daily rhythms.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Tamale-Guide →Die besten Monate
December and January: dry, sunny, cooler evenings, and no malaria-heavy rains; also the main harvest season means fresh market produce. Crowds are moderate because it’s not a beach destination.
Peak / Festival Surge
March and April are the hottest months (38°C+), but also when the Bugum Chugu (Fire Festival) occurs in April, drawing local visitors and photographers. Hotel prices stay low because Tamale is not a tourist magnet, but advance booking is wise during this week-long event.
Budget Schulter Saison
May and June: lower humidity than August–October, lighter crowds, and hotel rates drop by 10–15% as the rains begin. You still get long sunny stretches.
Wetter & Verpackung
Tamale has a single wet season from May to October, with brief violent storms; July 2026 will likely see afternoon downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or poncho, and a head torch for occasional power cuts during storms.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Tamale
- The Tamale International Airport has added a new terminal, with daily flights from Accra now operated by PassionAir and Africa World Airlines; check for schedule changes this July.
- Construction on the Tamale Interchange (phase 2) continues near the central market, causing minor delays on the ring road—plan extra 15 minutes for taxi journeys between 7–9am and 4–6pm.
- The city’s water supply has improved following a new treatment plant at the Yendi Road; however, guests should still expect occasional dry taps in July during peak demand.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Baobab Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor at the rear of the building – likely quieter and with a bit more privacy from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street – Tamale’s main roads can get busy with taxis and motorbikes, and street noise carries into the guesthouse.
Best views
Limited view – likely the compound or neighbouring rooftops. A rear-facing first-floor room gives a quieter outlook over the local neighbourhood rather than the road.
Quietest floors
First floor (assuming a two-storey building without lift – typical for a 3-star in Tamale) – less street-level noise and no foot traffic from the floor above.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from taxis, tro-tros, and motorbikes on the main road. Guesthouse common areas (reception, maybe a small bar) concentrate on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask about off-street parking in the compound – street parking in Tamale can be tight. 2. Check in early afternoon (before 3pm) to have your pick of rooms, as evening arrivals often get the noisier ground-floor options.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Baobab Guest House
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; password given at check-in – no login or time limit.
No lift – property is a single-storey guesthouse with ground-floor rooms only.
Complimentary print copies of Daily Graphic available at reception each morning; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 50 GHS, after 13:00 charged half the nightly rate.
Free baggage storage allowed before check-in and after check-out, subject to staff availability.
Step-free access to main entrance and all rooms (single storey, wide doorways); no adapted bathrooms or grab rails.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (unmarked spaces, first-come first-served). Nearest public parking is Tamale Main Market car park, 1.5 km away – 15 GHS per day. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to secure booking; 200 GHS incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Afa Sayibu Mosque (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Absa — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Ethical Pharmacy — 647 m · ~8 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Change money at bank branches or licensed forex bureaux in the city centre; avoid airport and hotel exchange booths for poor rates.
Cards are accepted at supermarkets and better hotels, but most market stalls and small shops require cash.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants, and tip hotel staff 5-10 GHS for service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Nescafé or instant coffee at a roadside kiosk with milk and sugar, about 10-15 GHS.
A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish at a local chop bar, about 35-50 GHS.
A main of fufu and light soup with goat meat at a neighbourhood food joint, about 40-60 GHS.
Central Market area and the streets around the lorry station offer grilled maize, kelewele, fried yam, and waakye in the evening.
Max Mart and Melcom are common budget supermarkets in central Tamale.
Central Market sells affordable second-hand clothing, local prints, and basic new items; shop from stalls around the main market hub.
Shared tro-tro (minibus) rides cost 3-8 GHS per trip within town; from the airport, a tro-tro to the city centre is around 10 GHS or a taxi for about 50-70 GHS.
Always negotiate prices at markets. Eat at local chop bars rather than tourist restaurants. Use tro-tros instead of taxis for short trips.
Emergency Contacts
TamaleFor general emergencies, dial 112. For non-urgent police assistance in Tamale, call the Northern Regional Police Command on 037-202-2909. Hospital contact: Tamale Teaching Hospital on 037-202-5008. Keep a local SIM and charge your phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tamale, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Baobab Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Absa — 501 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Ethical Pharmacy — 647 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Catholic Archdiocesan Guesthouse → Central Market (Tamale)
💡 Yellow taxis with 'L' plates are shared. Stand at the junction on Bolgatanga Road and wave one down. Tell the driver 'Abudu roundabout'—they'll drop you near the market. Less comfortable, but half the price of a private ride.
Tamale Airport (TML) → Catholic Archdiocesan Guesthouse
💡 Haggle outside arrivals—drivers often start at 50 GHS. Agree on price before getting in. The guesthouse is on the Bolgatanga Road, so tell them 'near the main mosque.'
Tamale Airport → Catholic Archdiocesan Guesthouse
💡 Ask the guesthouse reception to arrange this—they have a reliable driver who charges 45 GHS flat. You'll avoid the airport haggle entirely, and he knows the back route if traffic's bad on the Kumbungu Road.
Metro Mass Station (Tamale) → Accra or Kumasi
💡 Book a day ahead at the station near Tamale's central roundabout. VIP buses have AC and reclining seats—arrive 30 mins early to get a good seat. Avoid the last bus; it can be cramped.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Baobab Guest House?
Request a room on the first floor at the rear of the building – likely quieter and with a bit more privacy from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Baobab Guest House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street – Tamale’s main roads can get busy with taxis and motorbikes, and street noise carries into the guesthouse.
Is Baobab Guest House noisy?
Street noise from taxis, tro-tros, and motorbikes on the main road. Guesthouse common areas (reception, maybe a small bar) concentrate on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Baobab Guest House?
Limited view – likely the compound or neighbouring rooftops. A rear-facing first-floor room gives a quieter outlook over the local neighbourhood rather than the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Baobab Guest House?
1. If arriving by car, ask about off-street parking in the compound – street parking in Tamale can be tight. 2. Check in early afternoon (before 3pm) to have your pick of rooms, as evening arrivals often get the noisier ground-floor options.
What time is check-in at Baobab Guest House?
Check-in at Baobab Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Baobab Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; password given at check-in – no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Baobab Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Baobab Guest House?
A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish at a local chop bar, about 35-50 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Baobab Guest House?
Shared tro-tro (minibus) rides cost 3-8 GHS per trip within town; from the airport, a tro-tro to the city centre is around 10 GHS or a taxi for about 50-70 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Tamale?
December and January: dry, sunny, cooler evenings, and no malaria-heavy rains; also the main harvest season means fresh market produce. Crowds are moderate because it’s not a beach destination.
Top-Attraktionen in Tamale
💡 Best at dusk when the temperature drops and families come out. Buy a sachet of coconut or grilled groundnuts from the vendors for a few Cedis.
💡 Visit late afternoon when the light softens and the call to prayer echoes. Dress conservatively—long trousers and covered shoulders—and remove shoes inside.
💡 Go early (before 09:00) to see the produce sorting and avoid the midday heat. Keep valuables zipped away—crowds are dense. Try the fresh mangoes if in season.
💡 Take a local guide from the Tamale Cultural Centre for a small fee (about 10–20 Cedis) to explain the compound layouts and history. Wear sturdy shoes—paths are sandy.
💡 Bring small bills for the craft market—vendors haggle, but start at half the asking price. The museum upstairs is often empty; ask the attendant to unlock it if closed.