Map of Burkina Faso
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Currency: CFA Franc (XOF)
- Country Size: 274,200 sq km
- Population: 13,925,000 (approx)
- Language: French (official) + local African languages
Burkina Faso Travel Opportunities
Search our ideas for things to do in Burkina Faso including sightseeing, eco tourism & special interest activities like gap years.
Holidays in Burkino Faso
Burkina Faso might not strike you as a place to visit on your average holiday but if you have a sense of adventure and you are looking for an exciting new destination. This is a French speaking country which is almost definately not the first place you think of when planning a gap year. There are not many trips which visit this country but on our website you can find small group overland tours in Burkina Faso. Please note this country is very poor and lacks basic infrastructure, you might not have ever visited anywhere like this before but the local people are very friendly and will be very open to meeting you.
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