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Tribal Lands of Burkina Faso - 2010/11 Itinerary

10 days - from $2820

• Tribal lands & unique architecture
• Traditional ceremonies & spirit dances
• Ancient lakes & Burkina's Bungle Bungle's!

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Ouagadougou & Mossi villages
We begin in the middle west African savannah in Burkina's modern capital Ouagadougou to enjoy the charm and bustle of its vibrant street life and markets. It was also the seat of the Moro Naba, head of the Mossi, and our first excursion is to Kaya and the Mossi villages on the edge of the Sahel, to learn more about their culture and the history of their once great kingdom.


Colonial Towns & Fabedougou
Turning south west we head into the Hounde region, pausing at Boni where we hope to witness a traditional 'plank mask' dance of the spirits, unique to this area of the Volta basin. Next we come to Bobo-Dioulasso with its Sudanese style colonial buildings and mango tree-lined avenues. Around Banfora we see Burkina's natural highlights at Lake Tengrela and the Domes of Fabedougou, reminiscent of Australia's Bungle Bungles.


Tribal Lands & Villages
Turning east we enter the tribal lands of the south to explore Gan and Lobi villages with their fortress-like houses. Finally we return to Ouagadougou via the mud mosque in Ouahabou dating back to the 1830s and travelling through the Gourounsi region where we hope to witness traditional ceremonies of the local people and gain an insight into their everyday life.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Ouagadougou. Days 2/3 Mossi Villages Heading into the Sahel we explore the territory of the proud Mossi people, once rulers of the entire region and discover traditional gold mines at Yako. Days 4/5 Hounde Heading south west we reach the Hounde region, hoping to witness a traditional plank mask dance before taking in the Sudanese style colonial buildings of Bobo-Dioulasso. Day 6 Fabedougou Driving to Banfora via Lake Tengrela we reach Burkina Faso's natural highlight - the Bungle Bungle style 'domes' of Fabedougou and Kerfiughela waterfall. Days 7/8 Lobi villages We spend two days among Senoufo, Gan and Lobi villages discovering their ways of life, traditions and unique architecture. Days 9/10 Gourounsi We return to Ouagadougou via Dagarti tribal villages, adobe mosque at Ouahabou; we also hope to see one last traditional ceremony in the Gourounsi region. Day 11 Tour ends in Ouagadougou.

Accommodations: 7nts hotel, 2nts wild camping; 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Transport: Minibus and/or 4WDs.
Comment: Come prepared for some rough journeys and basic accommodation. Easy walks at sights and villages.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s) & local guides.
Trip Reference: BF2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
07 Dec 1016 Dec 10$28200

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 300, depending on availability.