Itinerary
- Day 1
Ouagadougou
You'll land at Ouagadougou International Airport where your guide meets you for the drive to your hotel. After a quick orientation to get your bearings, you'll have your first night to rest and adjust.
- Day 2
Ouagadougou - Tiébélé - Ouagadougou
Following breakfast, head out toward Tiébélé to see the Kassena people's clay houses decorated with their signature geometric patterns. The Royal Compound, where the village chief lives and holds ceremonies, is a key stop. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Ouagadougou for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiébélé and discover Kassena clay houses with traditional painted patterns
- Visit the Royal Compound (village chief's residence and ceremonial site)
Landmarks Tiébélé Royal Compound of Tiébélé - Day 3
Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso
After breakfast, take the road toward Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso's second major city. Along the way, stop at Sabou's sacred crocodiles' pond to hear local stories and see how residents coexist with the animals. If there's time, you might pop into a local tapestry shop before arriving in Bobo-Dioulasso for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the sacred crocodiles' pond in Sabou
- Explore local tapestry boutique in Sabou (if time permits)
Landmarks Sacred Crocodiles' Pond - Day 4
Bobo-Dioulasso
Spend the day exploring Bobo-Dioulasso. Your guide shows you the famous mosque's prayer area, then you'll head to Kibidwe to watch blacksmiths, potters, and dyers working. See the sacred catfish and check out how local beer gets made, then browse the market. There's an optional hike available to Koro Village on a hilltop to experience Bobo, Dioula, and Fulani communities before returning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bobo-Dioulasso's famous mosque including the call to prayer area
- Visit the old Kibidwe artisans' district to see blacksmiths, potters, and dyers
- See the sacred catfish
- Learn about local beer production
- Explore the market and local crafts
Optional Activities
- Trek to Koro Village (approximately 10 km from Bobo-Dioulasso) on a rocky hill with Bobo, Dioula, and Fulani ethnic groups practicing agriculture, pottery, and blacksmithing; enjoy views of granite formations
Landmarks Bobo-Dioulasso Mosque Kibidwe Artisans' District Koro Village - Day 5
Bobo-Dioulasso to Ouagadougou
Drive back to Ouagadougou through rural areas and small villages. Once you're settled at your hotel, head to the Thomas Sankara Memorial in the afternoon, a significant site dedicated to the revolutionary leader who led Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. The memorial reflects Pan-African identity and the nation's progress. Return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Thomas Sankara Memorial, honoring the revolutionary leader and his legacy (1983-1987)
Landmarks Thomas Sankara Memorial - Day 6
Ouagadougou - Laongo - Zorgho - Tenkodogo
Head out to Laongo Sculpture Park, where you'll find over 40 granite sculptures by artists from around the world set on a rocky hilltop overlooking the Kou Valley. Afterward, drive to Zorgho to visit the local museum about the Mossi people and their traditional Warba dance. Browse the museum's courtyard shops, then continue on to Tenkodogo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Laongo Sculpture Park with over 40 granite sculptures by renowned international artists
- Visit the Zorgho museum dedicated to the Mossi people and their Warba traditional dance
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs in the museum courtyard in Zorgho
Landmarks Laongo Sculpture Park Zorgho Museum - Day 7
Tenkodogo to Ouagadougou
Get to know Tenkodogo starting with the Royal Palace, the historical Mossi chief's residence showing traditional building styles. The local market has fabrics, crafts, and other goods to browse. In the afternoon, make your way back to Ouagadougou with stops at the Niangho Museum, which focuses on the Bissa people, and Toecin pottery village where artisans create pieces by hand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Royal Palace of Tenkodogo (Zougrantenga Kingdom), a historical Mossi chief residence
- Explore Tenkodogo Market for fabrics, handicrafts, fresh produce, spices, and local products
- Visit the Niangho Museum dedicated to the Bissa tribe
- Visit the Toecin pottery village to witness traditional craftsmanship
Landmarks Royal Palace of Tenkodogo (Zougrantenga Kingdom) Tenkodogo Market Niangho Museum Toecin Pottery Village - Day 8
Ouagadougou
Depending on your flight time, you'll either head to the airport or take a tour of Ouagadougou if time works out. Check out the Grand Market, the National Museum with regional clothing, masks, and ancestral pieces, and the Artisans' Center for basketry, batik, wood carvings, jewelry, leather goods, and bronze work. You'll pass the Thomas Sankara Memorial before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Grand Market (if time allows)
- Visit the National Museum with regional clothing, masks, household utensils, and ancestral statues (if time allows)
- Explore the Crafts Markets at the Artisans' Center for basketry, batik fabrics, wooden statues and masks, jewelry, leatherwork, and bronze castings (if time allows)
Landmarks Grand Market of Ouagadougou National Museum of Ouagadougou Artisans' Center - Crafts Markets Thomas Sankara Memorial
