Upper West Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Wa

Wa is a town in Upper West Region district, Ghana, home to about 78,107 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 28 mosques & dargahs, 17 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 1 parks. The must-see places are Nakore Mosque (1 km), Dondoli Historic Mosque (1 km) and Musée des Civilisations du Sud-Ouest (100 km).

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Wa at a glance

Location
Upper West Region district, Ghana
Population
about 78,107
Coordinates
10.0607° N, 2.5019° W
Places within 50 km
55 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Wa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wa

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wa. The closest is Ahmadi Mosque Limanyiri Wa (1 km); the best-known is Nakore Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Wa

26 churches within 100 km of Wa. The closest is St. Andrews Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wa

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wa. The closest is Wa Naa's Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wa

4 parks within 100 km of Wa. The closest is Pie Kpong (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wa

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wa. The closest is Zingu Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wa

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wa. The closest is Vegetable Garden (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wa
  2. 1 km Wa Naa's Palace · palace, Upper West Region
  3. 1 km Dondoli Historic Mosque · mosque, Upper West Region
  4. 13 km Kpalaamuni · heritage site, Upper West Region
  5. 2 km Zingu Dam · dam, Upper West Region
  6. 11 km Nakore Mosque · mosque, Upper West Region
  7. 1 km Back to Wa

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How to reach Wa

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    Within 15 km of Wa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs2829Ahmadi Mosque Limanyiri Wa (1 km)
    Churches1726St. Andrews Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage510Wa Naa's Palace (1 km)
    Other attractions26Spiritual Retreat Centre (9 km)
    Parks14Pie Kpong (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Zingu Dam (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Vegetable Garden (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Ombo Mountain (17 km)
    Museums01Musée des Civilisations du Sud-Ouest (100 km)

    Wa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wa?

    Nakore Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Dondoli Historic Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Wa Naa's Palace (palace, about 1 km), Zingu Dam (dam, about 12 km), Kpalaamuni (heritage site, about 13 km), Ombo Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wa?

    55 places on Spotwander: 28 mosques & dargahs, 17 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Wa?

    Ahmadi Mosque Limanyiri Wa, about 1 km by road; Wa Central Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wa?

    St. Andrews Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Anglican Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wa?

    Wa Naa's Palace, about 1 km by road; Kpalaamuni (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wa?

    Start in Wa, visit Wa Naa's Palace, then Dondoli Historic Mosque, then Kpalaamuni, then Zingu Dam, then Nakore Mosque, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Wa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.