Burkina Faso, literally translated as “Land of the Upright People” and host to Ouagadougou’s famous film festival, has more to offer than exotic names: stunning landscapes, several game-rich natural parks, traditional and modern architecture, rich handicraft and arts, a thriving music scene. Its cultural and scenic diversity mean that you never have to travel too far to find an attraction or experience unlike any other.
Day 1 Arrive Ouagadougou
Upon arrival at International Airport of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, land of honest people, you are assisted and transferred to Hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Ouagadougou – Tibele – Ouagadougou (177 kms / 4 hrs – One Way)
After breakfast, you will drive to Tiebele an authentic Kassena village Architecturally specific houses with wall paintings are typical for Kassena people who belong to the greater Gurunsi ethnic group, living in northern Ghana and southern Burkina Faso. Wall decorating or painting is an ancient practice, but is, unfortunately, nowadays rapidly disappearing.
In fact, there are only few families left in the village that still have their buildings freshly renovated – as I interpreted, mostly for the purposes of tourism, at least that. In the afternoon, drive back to Ouagadougou for overnight.
Day 3 Ouagadougou – Bobo Dioulasso (356 kms 356 kms /5 hrs 30 min appx)
Today, you will drive to the country’s second largest city and its chief trade and industrial centre, Bobo Dioulasso has bicycle assembly works, cigarette factories, cotton gins, and a variety of food-processing plants. The sale of ivory, bronze, and iron handicrafts as well as traditionally crafted jewelry is economically significant. Fruits and vegetables are sold in the large marketplace. Major roads radiate from the city, and it is a stop on the rail line between Abidjan (capital of Côte d’Ivoire) and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital.
Borgo International Airport is just to the west. Bobo Dioulasso is an Islamic centre with a large clay mosque dramatically studded with wooden pikes. It has a college, the West African Centre for Economic and Social Studies, and it is the seat of government research institutes for geology and mines and for cotton and textiles. Upon arrival, check in Hotel Sissiman and start a short city tour including the mosque, the old quarter (Kibidwe) the catfish in the river, the Music Museum and the Provincial Museum. Back to Hotel for overnight.
Day 4 Bobo Dioulasso – Banfora – Sindou (136 kms / 1 hrs 20 min appx)
Breakfast at hotel followed by departure to Banfora called the Cascade Region of Burkina Faso. You will visit a natural rock formation called “Les domes de Fabedougou” the waterfalls of Karfiguela, Continue to Sindou for overnight.
Day 5: Sindou – Niansogoni – Assobobo dioul
Early morning after an early breakfast, you will drive to Niansogoni, a village on a hill. By seeing this village, you will have the Impression to be in Dogon Country, in Mali. You will visit the troglodytes in caves. Walk down to the vehicle and drive to Bobo Dioulasso via Banfora.
Upon arrival in Bobo Dioulasso, you will check in Hotel for overnight.
Day 6: Bobo dioulasso – Gaoua (By Road) (210 kms / 3 hrs 20 min appx)
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Gaoua. Upon arrival in Gaoua, check in Hotel and lunch.
Afternoon, you will drive to Loropeni a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided tour will lead you to the ruins of Loropeni, then Continue to Obire to visit the Gan King. There are seven tribes who came from Ghana, and it is Gan tribe who has a King. You will great the King, visit the sanctuary and the representation of all the Kings and 4 Queens.
According to them, one should not be King if you are under 40 years which is the reason why they had four Queen. Drive back to Gaoua for overnight.
Day 7: Gaoua
Today will be devoted to the discovery of Gaoua, the Museum, women Cooperative and the market. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Gaoua – Ouagadougou (By Road) (389 kms / 6 hrs appx)
After breakfast you will drive to Ouagadougou, on your way lunch stop in Sabou, where you have sacred crocodiles. Learn about those crocodiles. Continue to Ouagadougou. Upon arrival, check in hotel for overnight.
Day 9 Ouagadougou – Manega – Ouagadougou / Depart Ouagadougou
After breakfast, drive to Manega a village located at 50 km from Ouagadougou. Upon arrival visit a very interesting historical and cultural museum, learn about all the tribes in Burkina Faso, and drive back to Ouagadougou to discover the artisan village, the FESPACO place, and time permitting visit the Museum. Transfer to a restaurant for a farewell dinner. You are transferred to airport for your onward flight.
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| City | Nights | Hotels |
| Ouagadougou | 2 | Hotel Bravia |
| Bobo Dioulasso | 1 | Hotel Sissiman |
| Sindo | 1 | Campement de Sindou |
| Assobobo Dioul | 1 | Hotel Sissiman |
| Gaoua | 2 | Auberge |
| Ouagadougou | 1 | Hotel Bravia |
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Accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
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Entrance fees.
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Local English speaking guide.
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All transfers,
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All taxes.
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Personal Expenses.
- International Air tickets
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.