Where is Ouagadougou? 

Burkina Faso:

This land where we can hardly pronounce the name Ouagadougou; It is the most important city of Burkina Faso, a former colony that does not have any lake or sea connection in the western region of continental Africa, where states cannot take their eyes off with its untouched resources and lands in our world. The possibility of transportation from our country to here by direct flight is available on certain days of the week, and the passenger profile attracts attention mostly due to business opportunities rather than tourism.

Airport:

The airport of the city is in very modest conditions and the completion of the transactions is carried out in a very short time. The officers at the terminal implement the procedures in a very helpful manner. In general, the English language is not common and the French language is used as the mother tongue, even though it is from the colonial times. All kinds of warnings, signs, etc. that you can see. Information is in French, and other languages ​​are very rare.

If you do not have a transfer connection from the terminal to your accommodation, taxi may be the fastest and most advantageous choice. Taxi fares are reasonable and the use of taximeters is common. The only problem is that in this region, which has a very hot climate, there is not much air conditioning in taxis for some reason. There is almost no vehicle traffic in the city, and the use of motorbikes and motorcycles is common. At almost every corner, motor parking areas will attract your attention.

City Center and Accommodation Facilities:

The options for accommodation in the city center are generally hostel and motel style, and they do not have high standards in terms of hygiene. Known-name hotel chains are also very limited in number and their prices are reasonable. In addition to tourists and visitors staying in such hotels, intensive use for various events (weddings, meetings, seminars, etc.) is at a remarkable level. Therefore, common area use and breakfast etc. The density in places can be disturbing from time to time. Especially during the night rest period, you may encounter environments that you do not want due to the sound level.

Breakfast options in hotels are not very rich, besides standard products, local hot food options are also available. However, if you don't have French, it will not be easy for you to learn about what is in these dishes. You can try rabbit meat in local hot dishes.

Shopping in Ouagadougou:

If you are going to shop when you come here, you will definitely need to check wooden souvenirs. You can buy all kinds of options from peddlers at affordable prices, from masks, paintings, musical instruments to decorative products to decorate your walls. The advice I will give you is not to reveal the product you like and not to look too eager. Otherwise, you may have to pay more expensive fees than you expect. It will be in your favor to make a choice to visit the peddlers, who are generally outside the markets and shopping areas, when you enter and buy on the way back.

Health products:

The cream, which you can find in almost all pharmacies in the city, is known as an extremely famous and useful product. This cream, which is a cure for all kinds of problems, especially eczema, is sold in kilogram options. If you don't buy it from pharmacies near your hotel or while you're in the city, you may have to pay much higher prices at the stores in the terminal. If we said pharmacy, don't look for a shop in the style we know around here. In general, you will come across container-style spaces with green colored glasses and iron railings.

Security measures:

People in this country, which entered our country's agenda with terrorist attacks 1-2 years ago, have a very calm disposition. In this country, where coups are not lacking for certain reasons, and in this city, which is the capital, there is no security problem in normal times. However, not wandering alone at night and not using products such as jewellery, watches, telephones at a remarkable rate will protect us against possible dangers.

Climate Conditions:

In this land, which has a tropical climate, dust clouds and yellow vision are a part of daily life. Do not be surprised if you see that your white clothes contain some mud color in the evening, this is quite normal. There are not many eating and drinking options in the city center, and the restaurant facilities in the hotels are generally available. Various restaurants you can see are currently closed due to the epidemic.

Places to visit:

There are not many places to visit in the city; Apart from the great cathedral and the City Mosque, the Loropeni Ruins and the Deux Ballet Forest (Elephant Forest), declared World Heritage by UNESCO, are the main issues. The ruins are about 30 minutes from the city center and can be reached by taxi. The place, which can be visited for free, is remarkable. The Cathedral and Mosque have typical African colors and architecture.

Elephant Forest:

It may be more meaningful to take a safari tour for the place known as the Elephant Forest. When you try to go yourself, you will be less likely to encounter elephants. As the tour fees are quite high for some reason, I couldn't try it and therefore I can't give you information. Therefore, 2 days is enough to visit this city, and it may be more appropriate to plan it as a part of your West Africa tour. Flights from our country can also offer other options that usually connect here. If attention is paid to this issue during the planning, it will be possible to visit 2 or 3 different cities/countries during the tour planning.

I wish you pleasant and healthy travels.