Itinerary
- Day 1
Ouagadougou
You'll arrive at Ouagadougou International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. Your guide will meet you for an orientation tour of the city, and then you'll settle in for the night.
- Day 2
Ouagadougou - Tiébélé
After breakfast, you'll drive about 3 hours to Tiébélé to see the Kassena ethnic group's distinctive clay houses decorated with intricate colorful patterns. You'll visit the Royal Compound, a sacred site for ceremonies and rituals, while learning about the Gourounsi people and their traditional building techniques. The drive back to Ouagadougou happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiébélé and view Kassena clay houses with colorful decorative patterns
- Visit the Royal Compound in Tiébélé
Landmarks Tiébélé - Day 3
Ouagadougou - Laongo - Zorgho - Tenkodogo
Following breakfast, you'll drive about 45 km to Laongo Sculpture Park, an open-air gallery with over 40 granite sculptures created by international artists. From there, you'll head to Zorgho to check out the Mossi Museum and see the vibrant Warba traditional dance. In the afternoon, you'll continue on to Tenkodogo for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Laongo Sculpture Park featuring over 40 granite sculptures
- Visit Mossi Museum in Zorgho and learn about the Warba traditional dance
Landmarks Laongo Sculpture Park Mossi Museum Tenkodogo - Day 4
Tenkodogo - Garango
You'll take it easy after breakfast, then explore Tenkodogo, one of Burkina Faso's oldest Mossi kingdoms. You'll see the Royal Palace of Tenkodogo and wander through the lively market there. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Garango to visit the Royal Palace of the Bissa Tribe and meet the local king. If time works out, a short trek to Mont Boulgou is possible.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace of Tenkodogo (Zougrantenga Kingdom)
- Explore Tenkodogo Market
- Visit Royal Palace of the Bissa Tribe in Garango and meet the local king
Optional Activities
- Trek to Mont Boulgou (if time allows)
Landmarks Royal Palace of Tenkodogo Tenkodogo Market Royal Palace of the Bissa Tribe Mont Boulgou - Day 5
Tenkodogo to Ouagadougou
You'll head back to Ouagadougou after breakfast, with stops at the Niangho Museum dedicated to the Bissa tribe and the Toecin Pottery Village to see traditional craftsmanship. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Thomas Sankara Memorial, check out the National Museum if there's time, and look through the Crafts Market at the Artisans' Center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Niangho Museum
- Visit Toecin Pottery Village
- Visit Thomas Sankara Memorial
Optional Activities
- Explore National Museum
Landmarks Niangho Museum Toecin Pottery Village Thomas Sankara Memorial National Museum Crafts Market at the Artisans' Center - Day 6
Ouagadougou
You'll have the morning free to relax, then your guide will take you out for last-minute shopping before you head to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
