Burkina Faso is a French country. We start our tour from Ghana giving you the best culture experience.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa.It was formerly known as the Upper Volta, it was renamed on August 1984 by President Thomas Sankara and it means "the land of the upright people" (or upright land") in Mossi or Dioula, the major native languages of the country.

Burkina Faso is probably most famous for is its music and drumming culture. What a great country to visit if you interested in learning West African drumming! As with music, art is also part of the culture of Burkina Faso. The country hosts the International Arts and Crafts Fair , Ouagadougou, better known by its french name SIAO ( Le Salon International de Ouagadougou) one of the most important handicraft fairs.

The main draw of Burkina Faso is its wildlife in the central interiors but the culture and traditions of its nomadic populations also provide some measure of appeal to tourists.

Burkina Faso has a few notable natural features. Southwest of Bobo Dioulasso is the Karfiguela Waterfalls, which is located about three miles away from the town of Banfora. Also nearby is the Sindou, where the awe inspiring Sindou Rock Formations can be seen.

To learn more about Mossi culture and history, the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, is the place to go. The Ethnography Museum there contains a rich collection of artifacts from the ancient kingdoms.

You can experience the traditions and ceremonies of the Moro–Naba by visiting the Moro–Naba Palace on Friday mornings when costumes and drums parade the venue.

A traditional drama called "the Emperor goes to war" is performed depicting the emperor being restrained by his wife from going to war with his brother. On festivals and holidays, the Moro–Naba Palace is also the scene of traditional music and dance.

Tour Itinerary

Departures: Daily
Location: Ghana / Burkina Faso
Transport: Minibus / 4X4

Day 01: Accra
Arrive at Airport. Transfer to hotel. Day free for leisure. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Accra City Tour
After breakfast depart hotel for a sightseeing city tour of Accra. You will drive through the administrative and economic districts of Accra, the capital of Ghana. This 128–year–old city has a blend of colonial and modern architecture that summarize her history. You will visit the W. E. B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture.

Day 03/04: Kakum / Cape Coast Castle
Early morning departure for a drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa´s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna.

Day 05: Cape Coast - Kakum Park
Early morning departure for a drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa´s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna.

Day 06: Kumasi City Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and depart for a drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. After lunch, visit Manhyia Palace Museum, to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts.

Day 07: Ashanti Craft Villages
This day is devoted to visiting the three famous craft villages in Ashanti - Ahwiaa, the wood carvers´ village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have the opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them. After lunch, depart for ascenic drive through the forest zone to Accra. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Accra.

Day 08/09: Tamale Craft Shopping
After breakfast, check out and depart Kumasi for a drive to Tamale the capital of the Dagomba State. Visit the Centre for National Culture to see how the Northern Culture evolved. Here you will find the well known northern traditional attire known as the "smock or (fugu)" being designed, dyed and sewed by hand. Visit the main handicraft market where you can shop for straw products, leather goods, and carvings from the Mossi people.

Day 10/11: Tamale - Bolgatanga Overnight - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Check out and depart for a scenic drive through the savanna zone to Upper East Region. Morning tour of Bolgatanga then we drive to Paga. We continue our trip mid morning to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Check in hotel - Ouagadougou. Dinner at the hotel - Ouagadougou

Day 12:
We start sightseeing tour of Ouagadougou mid morning, the traditional capital of the Mossi Empire. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Ouagadougou.

Day 13, 14 & 15:
We drive back into Ghana - Upper East Region Navrongo. Over night Bolagatango. Mid morning back to Kumasi. Overnight in Kumasi. Day 15 we continue our journey to Accra. Over night Accra.

Day 16:
Today is reserved as your day at Leisure or for any last minute shopping in Accra. Depart to the airport for check-in and departure back home.

Level:
Though hot and dusty at times, the rewards of such a tour are substantial. Tourist infrastructure is unpredictable in these places, Venture Travel try our best to give the best accommodation, but travellers should understand we are in Africa, therefore be flexible to accept the odd delay or change of plan, then the tour can be a fantastic experience.

Accommodation:
Mainly standard hotels based, but using campements or simple rooms as appropriate to areas visited in the bush, camping (Dogon Visit)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Our rates normally has the below items as included and excluded from the program rates. Each and every program has its own distinct included & excluded items.

Generally included items:

Not included: