Authentic journey to the heart of Burkina Faso

Discover a country where traditions blend harmoniously with unspoiled nature. Burkina Faso invites you to explore its varied landscapes, from golden savannas to rugged cliffs, passing through picturesque villages steeped in history. The colorful markets are brimming with unique handcrafted products, revealing ancient craftsmanship. Join in festivals where traditional dances and music resonate in a festive and warm atmosphere. The Burkinabé welcome you with a sincere smile, ready to share their rich and diverse culture. Let yourself be charmed by the simplicity of local life, where every encounter is an opportunity to learn and marvel. A trip to Burkina Faso is not just an adventure; it's a life lesson that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Prepare to be amazed by the authenticity of a country that touches the heart of every visitor.

Here, there are few tourist palaces or holiday clubs. Burkina Faso is reserved for world travelers in search of humanity and authenticity. Rich in ancestral traditions that make Africa a fascinating continent, Burkinabe society is moderately affected by westernization. It is a perfect opportunity to glimpse another worldview, far from the Western influences that often dominate in other regions. The experience of such a journey offers a return to the roots, an immersion in preserved cultures that allow one to understand the deep roots of humanity. It is this authenticity that attracts those who seek to explore the world with a fresh and open perspective.

Burkina Faso is not a destination for mass tourism. While the infrastructure is generally well developed, travel is often on tracks, with relatively basic comfort. Some accommodations offer high standards, but most provide basic comfort. Whether by 4x4, bush taxi, on foot, by boat, or on camelback, it is a dynamic journey. Everyone must find their pace and make time for some naps in the shade of mango trees. The journey to Burkina is a continuous adventure, full of unexpected events and chance encounters that guarantee a wealth of unforgettable memories.

If there was only one word to describe it, hospitality would be enough to describe Burkina Faso. As soon as you enter a place, you are greeted with an enthusiastic and warm "Welcome!". Hospitality is essential for the Burkinabe, who above all wish for the well-being of foreigners who have honored their land with a visit. In this small country, the door is always open. It even seems that the more modest the home, the more open the door.

A guinea fowl seller whose moped is covered with dozens of live poultry like a feather armor, the roof of a bush taxi on which sits atop a jumble of flour sacks, bicycles, or boxes, a herd of goats with their hair blowing in the wind, the donkey pulling its wooden cart that has chosen the middle of the road to take a break... Here are some details that make up the folklore of Faso. It's an unusual atmosphere, out of time, where almost anything is allowed, except stress!

At the risk of undermining a shortcut too often used to describe African tourism, it is incorrect to believe that East Africa is the destination for safaris and West Africa is the destination for cultural trips. This simplistic view does not do justice to the peoples of East Africa, nor to the splendid wild nature of West Africa, well represented in Burkina Faso. A safari in the south and east of the country is highly recommended. It remains true that the great tourist wealth of the country lies in its population.

A trifle of more than 60 peoples makes up the population of Burkina Faso: Fulani, Tuareg, Mossi, Gourounsi, Gourmantche, Bobo, Marka, Lobi... The diversity of histories, customs, music, and arts still very much alive offers an inexhaustible source of cultural discoveries for the traveler open to others.

Despite, or perhaps because of, the poverty in which the majority of Burkinabés live, laughter and smiles are essential components of their daily lives. They are offered to the traveler as a gift of welcome and kindness in all circumstances. The resulting human warmth contributes to the joyful and relaxed atmosphere that animates the country.

In Burkina Faso, solidarity tourism or village tourism projects have been developing for some years. This idea, also present in other countries of the South, is simple: to allow travelers to meet the rural population in the best conditions while avoiding the negative effects that tourism can generate. The goal is for the primary beneficiaries of this new form of tourism to be the local populations themselves. To date, several campsites are operational, and it is highly recommended to experience them.