Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso🇧🇫

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Traveling to Burkina Faso? Read This First.

Burkina Faso carries serious travel warnings, and conditions can change at short notice — check your government's current advisory before you book anything, and only travel with a clear plan and reliable local contacts. If you do go, install your CGOO eSIM before you fly so maps, messages and emergency contacts work from the moment you land.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Sindou Peaks: dramatic sandstone pinnacles near Banfora, best at sunrise or sunset.
  • Karfiguéla Waterfalls: cascades and swimming pools in the green country around Banfora.
  • Bobo-Dioulasso: the Grand Mosque's mud-brick towers and the old town's craft workshops.
  • Ouagadougou: markets, live music and the national museum in the capital.
  • Loropéni Ruins: ancient stone walls in the south-west, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: from Ouagadougou (OUA), take a hotel transfer or a taxi from the rank — agree the fare before you set off.
  • Ride-hailing in Ouagadougou: Yango and Heetch operate in the capital, with fixed prices and trip tracking; coverage drops sharply outside the city.
  • Street taxis: green-and-white taxis are the norm, but meters are not always used — agree the fare before the wheels turn, and carry small notes.
  • Buses: SOTRACO buses run in the daytime in Ouagadougou; service thins out after dark, when a pre-booked pickup is the safer choice.

Safety and Practical Tips

Many governments advise against travel to large parts of Burkina Faso because of terrorism and kidnapping risk — check the current advisory for your nationality, avoid the north and east and border areas, and do not travel at night outside towns.

In cities, keep valuables out of sight, avoid isolated areas after dark, and use hotel-arranged transport or a ride-hailing app rather than hailing a car on the street at night.

Entry and Visa

Most visitors need a visa arranged before travel — check the current requirements for your nationality before you book, as rules differ by country.

Weather and Climate

  • Hot year-round: expect high temperatures in every month, with cooler nights in the dry season.
  • Dry season (November to May): dusty Harmattan winds from the Sahara, especially from December to February.
  • Wet season (June to October): afternoon rains green the countryside, but some rural roads become difficult.
  • Hottest months: March to May, before the rains arrive.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the West African CFA franc (XOF).
  • Cash-based: almost everything is paid in cash — carry small denominations, as drivers and small vendors often cannot change large bills.
  • Cards: rarely accepted outside major hotels in Ouagadougou; Wise works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • ATMs: concentrated in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso — withdraw before heading elsewhere.