Burkina Faso tourist information with details about
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Countries neighbouring Burkina Faso are: Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo and
Ghana.
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Dioulasso Weather, Ouagadougou
Weather.
Burkina Faso is a land-locked country in West Africa, formerly
known as Upper Volta.
Upper Volta gained full independence from the French in 1960, and the
name was changed to Burkina Faso in 1984.
Burkina Faso was once a Mossi Kingdom, built up by those migrating
from the north of present day Ghana.
By the 19th century, the Mossi states were considerably weakened and
the French set up a protectorate over the kingdom of Ouagadougou in 1896.
French is still the official language of Burkina Faso.
Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, was the centre of a powerful
Mossi state around 1400, and you can visit the palace of a Mossi chief.
Bobo-Dioulasso
Bobo-Dioulasso, in the west of Burkina Faso, is smaller and much more
interesting for travellers who like to get to know the people.
Bobo-Dioulasso is the site of some ancient tombs and there are also a
few mosques.
Burkina Faso by Air
Airports
The international airport (OUA) is 8km from Ouagadougou.
The domestic airport in Borgo, is about 16km from Bobo Dioulasso.
Airlines
Air Burkina (VH) is the country's national airline. The country also
holds minority shares in the regional Air Afrique airline.
Other airlines flying to Burkina Faso include Aeroflot, Air Algerie,
Air France, Air Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines and Sabena.
Air Volta operates flights to Bouake (Côte
d'Ivoire), Tambao and Bamako (Mali).
Burkina Faso by Road
You'll have no problem with buses to the major towns in Burkina Faso,
during the dry season, although things start to get sticky when the rains arrive.
Shared taxis also run on set routes when full.
Burkina Faso by Rail
The only train line is between Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. Trains
run daily although you may have people sitting in your lap.
Burkina Faso Photo Gallery:
Captioned photographs from around Burkina Faso -- covering Banfora, Bobo-Dioulasso,
Boromo, Gaoua and Ouagadougou.
Burkina
Faso News:
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Burkina to Timbuktu:
Stroll around the central market in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, before moving on
to visit the Mossi, a strongly individualistic people who have resisted the wave of Islam
that swept the Sahel..... and then onto Mali and Timbuktu.
Land
Tours - Burkina Faso:
Visit the countryside and markets of Burkina Faso and meet the Tuareg, Bells, Peuhl and
Songhai people. Spend a half day camel riding to local villages in the Sahel. City tour of
Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso.
Budget
Accommodation in Burkina Faso.
Eden Park:
Ougadougou's Eden Park, located on Avenue Bassawarga, has a restaurant, bar and swimming
pool.
Hotel Palm Beach:
The hotel is located on Avenue Kwame North Krumah and has a swimming pool.
Independence Hotel:
This 3-star Ouagadougou hotel, on Avenue de la Resistance du 17 Mai, has 4 Single Rooms,
132 Double Rooms and 3 Suites. Bar, restaurant and 24 hour room service. Also has a tennis
court and swimming pool.
    
Mercure
Silmande: Ougadougou.
Only one mile from the city centre and two miles from the airport (shuttle), the Mercure
Silmande Ouagadougou offers a spectacular view of the nearby lake and surrounding woods.
The hotel offers 154 rooms and 10 suites, with French cuisine and African specialities
served in the 'Le Samandin' restaurant. 'Le Beli' is ideal for barbecues and light snacks
by the pool.
Sofitel Ouaga
2000:
5-star hotel located in the heart of the new administrative centre of Ouagadougou.In
addition to a fitness centre with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, guests can take advantage of
free ADSL access in all the rooms. The Tenakourou restaurant offers modern gastronomic
cuisine, while the Coffee Shop and Bar Wamde are the hotel's perfect meeting places.
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