Savelugu

Savelugu is a town in the Volta Basin of Ghana. It is the capital of Savelugu Municipal, with a population of 122,888 (2021).

Savelugu is one of the ancient towns of the Dagbon kingdom. It is respected for the royalty of the land and the shea products it produces for the country.

It is approximately 25 km (15 miles) from Tamale, the Northern regional capital. The distance from Savelugu to Ghana's capital Accra is approximately 456 km (283 miles).

Mini Taxis offer cheap and safer transportation. It takes 30 to 45 minutes from Tamale.

A private car from any medium-sized town with a driver is only about a few cedis, especially from the airport.

A motorcycle can also serve as a means of transport to the place.

Get around the town in any of the following based on convenience and cost.

1. Yellow-Yellow: It's a tricycle with spacious air seats that can take you to your destination.
2. Taxi: Red and yellow branded saloon cars used for public and private transport.
3. Motorking: It's a tricycle with a truck at the back that can be used in loading goods but can be used to onboard passengers even though it is very risky.

• 9.620501-0.8218751 Yoo Naa Palace (Yoo nayili) (take the Yoo Naa palace road and move about 200 m straight). It is the royal palace of the chief of Savelugu. It is a gate skin to the Yani namship in Yendi. free.  (updated Dec 2022)
• 9.660302-0.8246822 Savelugu School for the Deaf, M56G+44G, Savelugu. It is an istitution dedicated to providing better education, guidance and professional development to students with hearing inabilities. The teachers try their best to give the students the best form of education using sign language. The students are happy with the teachers and the school environment is also condusive for the students. free.  (updated Dec 2022)
• 9.66847-0.827193 Northshore Apparel GH (The Savelugu Clothing Factory), Block Number A, Plot 229, Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway, Light Industrial Area, Savelugu, Northern Region, Ghana.; Digital Address: NU-0307-8306 (From the Savelugu Market place, head towards the Tamale-Bolgatanga road, it is about 1km from the Savelugu Market place, which is about 400 metres from the Savelugu School for the Deaf.), ☏ +233 55-823-6898, info@northshoreapparelgh.com. Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Northshore Apparel GH Limited is a sustainable clothing manufacturer located in Ghana that combines innovation, ethical standards, and environmentally friendly methods. By utilizing renewable energy, implementing zero-waste processes, and ensuring fair labor practices, we produce garments for mindful brands while also benefiting local communities. Committed to transparency and meaningful practices, we create fashion that respects both individuals and the environment.  (updated Sep 2026)

• 9.627872-0.8287821 Savelugu central market (Savelugu daa) (on the left side on the Tamale-Bolgatanga road). 6AM - 10PM.  (updated Dec 2022)

• 9.630654-0.8282451 Happy Yourself (Hajia Abu) Food Complex (Hajia Abu Food Complex). The restaurant offers outdoor seating, dine in, take aways, and several kinds of food. ¥.  (updated Dec 2022)
• 9.62033-0.8289312 Mum Hotel Restaurant, Tamale - Navrongo Road. Also a 2-star hotel.  (updated Dec 2022)
• 9.619315-0.8296183 Africa Food Joint.  (updated Dec 2022)
• 9.605098-0.8311634 Highway View Restaurant & Bar, Bolgatanga - Tamale Rd.  (updated Dec 2022)

• 9.602724-0.8294351 Yobarigu Guest House, J53C+364, Savelugu (behind Highway View Restaurant).  (updated Dec 2022)
• Northern Capital Hotel
• 9.59909-0.8265612 Northern Capital Hotel, Savelugu Tamale, ☏ +233 207090065. Northen Capital Hotel is one of the best hotels and it's a nice place for everyone to patronise. The place is quite peaceful and safe. They have both continental and local dishes and their food is very delicious. I will not forget about their rice with goat meat( light soup ) on Sundays.  (updated Sep 2026)

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