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The Best Attractions In Burkina Faso

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Parc Animalier

The Ruins of Loropeni

Grande Mosquee de Ouagadougou

Laongo Sculpture Symposium

The Grand Mosque at Bani

Faso Parc

Karfiguela Falls

Cathedral of Ouagadougou

Ranch de Nazinga

Cascade de Banfora

Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo

Mare aux Crocodiles Sacres de Bazoule

Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso

Les Cascades de Banfora

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of around 274,200 square kilometres and is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest. In 2017, its population was estimated at just over 20 million. Burkina Faso is a francophone country, with French as the official language of government and business. Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta , the country was renamed Burkina Faso on 4 August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as Burkinabé . Its capital is Ouagadougou. The northwestern part of...
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The Best Attractions In Burkina Faso

1. Les Cascades de Banfora Banfora
2. Laongo Sculpture Symposium Ouagadougou
Founded in 1989, by Burkinabe sculptor Siriky Ky, the symposium takes place on a site located about 35 km from Ouagadougou, in the province of Oubritenga. Invited sculptors create their works in-situ using granite from the site. Some works combine local granite and other materials such as metal. The first iteration of the biennal symposium opened January 13, 1989, gathering 18 sculptors from 13 countries.The tenth edition took place over twenty days in May 2012.As of 2010, the legal status of the site was unclear, with overlaps and gaps in jurisdictions.
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3. Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo Ouagadougou
4. Ranch de Nazinga Ouagadougou
5. Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso Bobo Dioulasso
6. Cathedral of Ouagadougou Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Ouagadougou is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ouagadougou in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It was built in the 1930s, by apostolic vicar Joanny Thévenoud from the White Fathers, at the time of French North Africa, and was dedicated on 19 January 1936, after a two-year construction. Behind the cathedral, near the carpark is an altar dedicated to Mary, Ave Maria, with a statue of the Virgin in a carved stone arch.
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7. Grande Mosquee de Ouagadougou Ouagadougou
8. Mare aux Crocodiles Sacres de Bazoule Centre Region
9. Karfiguela Falls Banfora
The Cascades de Karfiguéla or the Banfora Cascades are a series of waterfalls along the Komoé River in Southwestern Burkina Faso. They are located about 12 km northwest of Banfora and constitute one of the most important tourism sites in Burkina Faso. The Cascades Region gets its name from the waterfalls. The flow of the falls peaks during the rainy season from June to September.
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10. The Ruins of Loropeni Burkina Faso
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has designated 135 World Heritage sites in Africa. These sites are located in 37 countries .
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11. Parc Animalier Ouagadougou
12. Faso Parc Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural, and economic centre of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 2,200,000 in 2015. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. The inhabitants are called ouagalais. The spelling of the name Ouagadougou is derived from the French orthography common in former French African colonies. Ouagadougou's primary industries are food processing and textiles. It is served by an international airport and it is linked by rail to Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. There is no rail service to Kaya. There are several highways linking the city to Niamey, Niger, south to Ghana, and southwest to Ivory Coast. Ouagadougou has one of West Africa's largest markets, which burned down in 2003 and ha...
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13. Cascade de Banfora Banfora
Cascades is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The population of Cascades was 524,956 in 2006. It is the least populous region in Burkina Faso and contains 3.8% of all Burkinabé. The region's capital is Banfora. Two provinces, Comoé and Léraba, make up the region. The Cascades de Karfiguéla give the region its name. As of 2010, the population of the region was 613,229 with 51.43 per cent females. As of 2007, the literacy rate in the region was 0 per cent, compared to a national average of 28.3 per cent. The coverage of cereal need compared to the total production of the region was 117.00 per cent.
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14. The Grand Mosque at Bani Burkina Faso
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Hi guys. Welcome to Wtravel. What are the things you need to know about Ouagadougou Burkina Faso. Do you need vaccine before going there? Is it safe to travel? Best time to go and how long to stay? Here is the best things to do in Ouagadougou.
• This is Bazoule Crocodile Park. You can feed the crocodiles, touch them or you can
• Grand Mosque, Ouagadougou Cathedral, Monument of National Heroes, Reserve de Nazinga and others. Please keep watching.
• Burkina Faso is located in West Africa and formerly known as Upper Volta.
It is one of the least developed countries in Africa and citizens are known as Burkinabé. French is the official language but it is not widely spoken. Moore is spoken by a great majority of the population.
Population is around 20 million
Currency CFA, franc
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• Ouagadougou is also known as Ouaga and its meaning “land of the honest people” It is the capital and largest city in Burkina Faso. With over 2 million population this city is famous with its musical tradition and beautiful handicraft. 2 or 3 days will be enough to visit this city.
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National Museum of Music exhibits all the musical instruments of Burkina Faso. There are many musical events in the city during the year.

• Laongo Sculpture Symposium Features many beautiful granite sculptures made by African artists. It is located 40 km east of the city, about one hour far from Ouagadougou, recommended duration is around 1hour.
very quiet,and interesting place in the nature, not very well maintained but still very interesting to see.
• Reserve de Nazinga set up in the 1970s by two Canadian brothers.
It covers about 100.000 hectares and shelters over 20,000 animals, including elephants , monkeys, antelopes, warthogs, crocodiles, and more then 300 species of birds. Top attraction is safari ride and seeing the elephants.
• The National Museum is one of the most popular cultural facility in Ouagadougou. You can see kinds of masks, traditional costumes of local people and hand-made items in this museum. The city also famous with gorgeous handmade items.
• Monument of National Heroes is definitely a must see for its architecture and beauty.
• The Grand Mosque is surrounded by the market. Nice to visit both.
• Ouagadougou Cathedral is one of the biggest cathedrals in Burkina Faso and West Africa. It built in the 1930s by the French. It’s walls were built with mud brick.
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• When to go Ouagadougou
The climate of Burkina Faso is generally sunny,hot and dry. Daytime temperatures are hot all the year.Hot season from February to June(about 40°C in the shade) better to refrain from visiting the country during these months.
Rainy season from June to September.
• What to know
Reconsider travelling to north of Burkina Faso due to terror. Some areas have increased risk in 2018.

Do I Need Vaccine for Burkina Faso
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Burkina Faso.
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WHO recommends and Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need. Yellow Fever , Hepatitis A, Malaria, Typhoid

Yellow Fever is a risk in Burkina Faso so make sure to stay up-to-date on vaccinations. Recommended for all travelers.

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Motorcycles are the most used transportation vehicles. Dusty concrete and red roads are crowded with thousands of motorcycles and street peddlers.
Ouagadougou doesn’t have many attractions for tourists so travelling Burkina Faso might not suit for the first time travellers but it can be nice for adventurers who want to discover the hidden gems of west of Africa and different African cultures.

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: 1. Laico Ouaga 2000 *****
2. Bravia Hotel Ouagadougou ****
3. Sopatel Silmandé ****
4. Maison d'hôtes Chez Giuliana
5. Le Grand Calao ***
6. Hôtel Les Palmiers
7. Villa Yiri Suma
8. L'Hacienda
9. Residence Hotel Lwili
10. Hotel Splendid Ouagadougou ****

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1. Boulevard Pascal Zagré 01, 0000 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $260 - $364
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi, Laico Ouaga 2000 is located in Ouagadougou. Guests can relax in the garden and have a drink at the onsite bar. Free parking is available at the property.
2. Sector 4, District ZACA, 01 BP 4883 Ouagadougu 01, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $175 - $248
Offering a barbecue and views of the pool, Bravia Hotel Ouagadougou is located in Ouagadougou. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
3. Route De Kaya, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $154 - $249
Located 1.7 mi from National Museum of Music, Sopatel Silmandé in Ouagadougou has an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Featuring a fitness center, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is 2.2 mi from Burkina Faso National Museum.
4. RUE LAMIN GUEYE P. 733, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $40 - $55
Providing free WiFi and a garden, Maison d'hôtes Chez Giuliana is located in Ouagadougou. This bed and breakfast offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. The property is a 10-minute drive to the National Museum of Music.
5. 10 BP 573, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $62 - $76
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Le Grand Calao is located in Tanganéro. Free WiFi access is available.
6. 856 rue Joseph Badoua, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $80 - $83
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Hôtel Les Palmiers is located in Ouagadougou, an 8-minute walk from Ouagadougou Main Market. Among the various facilities of this property are barbecue facilities and a garden. The restaurant serves Grill/Bbq and European cuisine.
7. 428 avenue du Président Maurice Yameogo secteur 04 Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $49 - $61
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Villa Yiri Suma offers accommodations in Ouagadougou, a few steps from Clinic Philadelphia. Free private parking is available on site.
8. Rue 5.45, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $98 - $134
L'Hacienda features free WiFi throughout the property, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with air conditioning in Ouagadougou.
9. 12-63 avenue Sacré Coeur de Dapoya, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $50 - $68
Located in Ouagadougou, a 19-minute walk from National Museum of Music, Residence Hotel Lwili has accommodations with free bikes. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1 km from Havana Club (good for a beer) and around a 15-minute walk from Jardin de L'Amitie (Beer garden - daily live music, expats). Rooms are equipped with a terrace with a pool view.
10. 1108 Avenue du Dr Kwame Nkrumah 01 BP 1715 Ouaga 01 Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Price range: $123 - $205
Featuring free WiFi and an indoor pool, Hotel Splendid Ouagadougou offers accommodations in Ouagadougou. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

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Palace Hotel, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Palace Hotel
Avenue France Afrique (Ouaga 2000), Ouagadougou, BP 567, Burkina Faso
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3.5-star hotel in Ouagadougou with outdoor pool, restaurant
Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
This hotel has 140 rooms

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