Things You'll Need:
- The appropriate visas.
- A valid passport.
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Step 1
To book accommodations, contact South Travels at (63) 35 - 4198329 or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Lodge in the capital. Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, has the best luxury accommodations in the country. Here you will find gorgeous colonial style buildings with swimming pools, hot tubs, fine restaurants, and air conditioning awaiting you.
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Step 2
Live in luxury at a wilderness cabin. The outskirts of Burkina Faso's national park have some very exclusive cabin resorts. These cabins provide the discriminating traveler with private accommodations, gourmet meals and the luxury of being able to see native wildlife like elephants close up as they wander by.
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Step 3
Look for unique names. You will not find the typical chain hotels in Burkina Faso. The best hotels are ones you have likely never heard of before.
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Take a ride in a passenger van. Passenger vans run throughout Burkina Faso and into surrounding nations. These are a reliable mode of transportation in Burkina Faso, but not always the quickest way to get around.
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Step 2
Jump on the bus. Bus service also runs throughout the major cities of Burkina Faso. Bus rides are cheap and a quick way to get around the country and within cities.
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Mingle with the locals at an open air market. There are always markets operating in towns and cities throughout Burkina Faso, drawing local vendors and craftsmen who come to hawk their wares. These markets are always colorful, lively places where you can get a feel for the true culture of Burkina Faso.
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Step 2
Indulge in natural splendor. Burkina Faso has some beautiful scenery and abundant native wildlife. A famous waterfall also graces the landscape. It is well worth your time to get out and explore the charming West African landscape of Burkina Faso. Make sure you bring your camera!
