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Ancestral Crossroads: The Imperial History of Burkina & Niger

13 days
From Ouagadougou to Niamey
4.4 (520 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 20+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bamako to Ouagadougou

    Bamako to Ouagadougou
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fanfamba Grotto
    • Explore Cave of Kamadian
    • Visit sacred pool used for sacrifices
    • Meet traditional Donso hunter in ceremonial attire
    • Visit local center where women make butter and soap from Chi tree nuts
    Landmarks
    Fanfamba Grotto
    Cave of Kamadian
  2. Day 2

    Ouagadougou

    Ouagadougou
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • National Museum visit
    • Central market exploration
    • Monument of Heroes visit
    • Cathedral visit
    Landmarks
    National Museum
    Monument of Heroes
    Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Ouagadougou - Tiebele - Ouagadougou

    Ouagadougou - Tiebele - Ouagadougou
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit royal courtyard in Tiebele
    • Meet local artisans and see mural paintings
    • Explore traditional sukhalas (decorated homes)
    Landmarks
    Tiebele
  4. Day 4

    Ouagadougou to Bobo Dioulasso

    Ouagadougou to Bobo Dioulasso
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Mud Mosque
    • Explore Kibidwe district with traditional artisans, potters, and cloth dyers
    Landmarks
    Great Mud Mosque
    Kibidwe district
  5. Day 5

    Bobo Dioulasso to Banfora

    Bobo Dioulasso to Banfora
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk through Sindou Peaks
    • Visit Fabedougou Domes
    • Swimming at Karfiguela Falls natural pools
    Landmarks
    Sindou Peaks
    Fabedougou Domes
    Karfiguela Falls
  6. Day 6

    Banfora to Bobo Dioulasso

    Banfora to Bobo Dioulasso
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Accompanied by local African blues performance)

    Included Activities

    • Visit central market in Bobo Dioulasso
    • Visit Sudanic-style colonial railway station
    • Visit cathedral
    • Visit Koro village built into rocky hillside
    • Evening local African blues performance
    Landmarks
    Koro village
  7. Day 7

    Bobo Dioulasso to Ouagadougou to Niamey

    Bobo Dioulasso to Ouagadougou to Niamey
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bazoulé sacred crocodile pond
    • Meet village chief in Bazoulé
    • Visit Sankara Monument
    • Visit FESPACO Monument
    • Browse craft market
    Landmarks
    Bazoulé
    Sankara Monument
    FESPACO Monument
  8. Day 8

    Niamey to Dosso to Tahoua

    Niamey to Dosso to Tahoua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace of the Zarmaganda in Dosso
    • Visit Dosso Museum
    • Visit historic village of Yama
    • See traditional architecture and mosque in Yama
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of the Zarmaganda
    Dosso Museum
    Yama
  9. Day 9

    Tahoua to Agadez

    Tahoua to Agadez
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace of Sarkin Ader in Tahoua
    • Visit local animal market in Agadez
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Sarkin Ader
  10. Day 10

    Agadez

    Agadez
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultan's Palace of Aïr
    • Visit Emiskini edifice
    • Guided walk through old city of Agadez
    • Visit Azzel village
    • One-hour Tuareg dancers cultural performance
    Landmarks
    Sultan's Palace of Aïr
    Emiskini edifice
    Azzel
  11. Day 11

    Agadez to Zinder to Maradi

    Agadez to Zinder to Maradi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultan's Palace of Damagaram
    • Explore old city of Zinder with traditional architecture and historic quarters
    Landmarks
    Sultan's Palace of Damagaram
  12. Day 12

    Maradi to Niamey

    Maradi to Niamey
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultan's Palace of Gobir in Maradi
    Landmarks
    Sultan's Palace of Gobir
  13. Day 13

    Niamey

    Niamey
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum Boubou Hama
    • Visit central mosque of Niamey
    • Visit central church
    • Browse artisans' market
    Landmarks
    National Museum Boubou Hama

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    Burkina Faso and Niger
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, A, B.

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    Burkina Faso and Niger
    Type E
    Burkina Faso and Niger
    Type F
    Burkina Faso and Niger
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    Niger
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    Niger
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    Niger
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    Niger
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Burkina Faso.Niger. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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