Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is also referred as Ouaga. The city may not have a large number of architectural marvels but it keeps travellers engaged with its limited resource. And art lovers will find it a great destination with a good number of art and culture hubs that include art galleries, dance and concert venue and theatres where performances are held every now and often. Owing to its political and cultural significance, demand for business class flight to Ouagadougou always remains high.
Useful Information
- One should plan a trip to Ouagadougou during the winters, especially the months of December and January.
- Theft and purse snatching is common, so one should be careful.
- Bargaining is a common thing in market, so don’t shy away from it while shopping.
Being home to an international airport, the city enjoys excellent air connectivity to the rest parts of the world that makes it easy for tourists. On arrival, the guests have various things to see do and explore. You should hire a car as it makes your getting around in the city quite easy. Shared cabs are also available but it remains crammed with passengers. Bangre-Weoogo, which is an urban park in Zone du Bois (also called 'La Foret') is an ideal palace to walk where there are several trails for walking and running. There is a small zoo inside that showcases wildlife of this region. Another gem of attraction is the L'Unité Pédagogique where animals are kept in a semi-free state. Jardin de l'amitié Ouaga-Loudun which was created in 1996 symbolises the twin-city relationship between Ouagadougou and Loudun in France. If there is a museum hopper in you, go to visit Le Musee National which is a museum showcasing several local cultures. National Museum of Music is equally popular among culture buffs and music lovers where several musical instruments are on display. Musée de situated at a distance of 50km from the city showcases musical instruments and other cultural artefacts. The stature of Naba Koom which is situated near railway station is also a major defining landmark in the city. Laongo which is situated at a small drive from the city features art works from the five continents. In addition regular allures like shopping and dining are also available. There are accommodations of every range and budget to provide you quality stay.