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DAY 1<\/strong>: Departure from major Italian cities with an international flight to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.<\/p>\nArrival procedures, meeting with the local team, and transfer to the hotel for check-in.<\/p>\n
DAY 2:<\/strong> Breakfast and full day dedicated to exploring Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso.<\/p>\nDinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Ouagadougou.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
\nDay 3: Ti\u00e9b\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards southern Burkina Faso, near the border with Ghana.<\/p>\nThis region is home to the Kassena people, renowned for decorating the exterior walls of their traditional mud houses with geometric motifs, animal figures, and symbolic patterns believed to protect against negative spirits and bad luck.<\/p>\n
Unlike many other West African villages, Kassena settlements are traditionally fortified and organized around family compounds.<\/p>\n
Afternoon: <\/strong>Visit to the royal court of Ti\u00e9b\u00e9l\u00e9, the cultural heart of the Kassena people and famous for its beautifully painted traditional houses.<\/p>\nThe Kassena maintain strong animist traditions and a community-based social structure, where important decisions are taken collectively by village elders. The decoration of the houses is traditionally entrusted to married women.<\/p>\n
Return journey to Ouagadougou in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n
Evening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in the Burkinab\u00e8 capital.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 4: Bobo Dioulasso<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards the far west of Burkina Faso, near the borders with Mali and Ivory Coast, to reach the spectacular Sindou Peaks.<\/p>\nThis extraordinary rocky landscape is characterised by narrow stone pinnacles, winding formations, and dramatic natural sculptures shaped over thousands of years by erosion and wind.<\/p>\n
Short trek to explore the area and admire one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Burkina Faso..<\/p>\n
Afternoon: <\/strong>Drive back through sugarcane plantations with a stop in Banfora to admire the beautiful waterfalls flowing into the Komo\u00e9 River.<\/p>\nVisit to the \u201cFabedougou Domes,\u201d a remarkable group of striking rock formations shaped by centuries of natural erosion.<\/p>\n
Late afternoon arrival in Bobo-Dioulasso.<\/p>\n
Visit to the Great Mosque, a remarkable example of Sudano-Sahelian mud architecture, followed by a walk through the old artisan district to observe traditional blacksmithing techniques and a visit to the historic railway station.<\/p>\n
Evening: <\/strong>dinner, evening in a bar with local music, and overnight stay in a hotel in Bobo Dioulasso.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 5: Sindou Peaks and Banfora Waterfalls<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards the far west of the country, near the borders of Mali and Ivory Coast, to reach the spectacular Sindou Peaks, a narrow rocky chain featuring a fantastic variety of winding cones and other rock formations sculpted by natural phenomena over thousands of years.<\/p>\nShort trek through the area, which offers one of the most incredible landscapes in Burkina Faso<\/p>\n
Afternoon: <\/strong>On the way back through sugarcane plantations, stop in Banfora to admire the beautiful waterfalls flowing into the Komo\u00e9 River, and visit the \u201cFabedougou Domes,\u201d another unique and striking set of rock formations.<\/p>\nArrival in Bobo-Dioulasso in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n
Evening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in the second largest city of Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 6: The Sacred Crocodiles of Bazoul\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning and Afternoon: <\/strong>Wake-up, breakfast at the hotel, and early departure for the return journey to Ouagadougou.<\/p>\nIn the afternoon, stop at the village of Bazoul\u00e9, located about thirty kilometers from the capital, to observe the sacred crocodiles revered by the local population.<\/p>\n
Unlike the Nile crocodile, the West African crocodile is known for its relatively calm behavior towards humans and has adapted over centuries to the environmental changes that have transformed its natural habitat.<\/p>\n
Arrival in Ouagadougou in the afternoon, followed by visits to the monument dedicated to Thomas Sankara, often referred to as \u201cAfrica\u2019s Che Guevara\u201d, the FESPACO monument celebrating African cinema, and the local market. <\/p>\n
Evening:<\/strong> dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Ouagadougou.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 7: Return to Italy<\/h3>\n\n
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DAY 7:<\/strong> Depending on the flight schedule, return flight to Italy with layover and arrival later the same day.<\/p>\nSee you on the next great BHS adventure!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The beautifully decorated traditional houses of Tiebelle<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/stelle-filanti.png\")
The spectacular rock formations of the Sindou Peaks<\/strong> <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/tempio-asiatuico.png\")
The postcard-like landscapes of the majestic Banfora Waterfalls<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/camera.png\")
The encounter with the Sacred Crocodiles<\/strong> of Bazoul\u00e8<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-sleep.png\"){kind=icon}
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