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The Pavillon Vert is lovely and I would recommend it highly, but the last time I was in Ouaga (april-may) they were closed for repairs, so...

You can get a visa at the airport in Ouaga, but airlines may not let you board without a visa, so check with them in advance.

I really like the Jardin d'Amitié, next to the big roundabout and across the street from the post office/internet cafe. You can drink, eat...

In the Banfora area, either see less places, or add another day. Also, I would spend at least half a day in Bobo to see the old town etc....

What part of Burkina are you looking at mostly? My husband Pathé Dicko is a guide in Burkina and he speaks good English. He mainly...

Hard to say how much time you "should" spend anywhere - as much as possible. I've spent about a month and a half in Burkina, spread over...

My boyfriend uses Telmob in Burkina. I don't really get the impression they're all that good, but I don't know if other providers are any...

QuoteYour kids are small now but soon, you're going to have to explain to them that they can't do music or sports or attend a party because...

I haven't been to Mali, but Burkina Faso is one of the most interesting countries in the world I have been to, imho. Have been there 4...

It's seems a bit ironic that you want to go to one of the regions in the world that is effected by global warming most badly, talk about...

I highly recommend Burkina Faso, though I haven't been to too many other countries in Africa yet so can't compare. Public transport between...

I've only been to 2 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but I would say:...

The cheapest flight I had to Ouaga was with Afriqiyah too, but that's probably no use from Australia. Have you checked Air France?

If you don't want to rush it, I wouldn't add more than one country (perhaps the one with the cheapest flights from Australia, but I have no...

Of course it's handy when you speak good French, but you can get by in any country with a few basic phrases and sign language, so West...