From balafon players in the laidback town of Bobo-Dioulasso to masters of horsemanship further north – plus internationally recognised film, jazz, hip hop and craft festivals – landlocked Burkina Faso, in the heart of west Africa, has something to offer everyone. This new edition of the only English-language guidebook to Burkina Faso leads visitors on camel safaris from desert markets to dramatic waterfalls and spectacular sandstone rock formations, past the extraordinary architecture of 16th-century Mossi, Lobi stone ruins and Koro’s hillside caves. Sports fans can even witness the cycling race, Tour du Faso, in this magical country, one of Africa’s best-kept secrets.
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Customer Reviews:
Reviewed by: Mrs A Toyne on 4th October 2012 4:40PM
'Informative, accurate and up-to-date with enough photos to be useful but without unnecessary excess. Our guides of choice!' Mrs A. Toyne
Reviewed by: Dr. Hazel Mason on 22nd January 2010 12:00AM
'Great guide as usual. Good, clear information and maps. Reliable and easy to read.'
Reviewed by: Gina Greco on 25th September 2009 12:00AM
'I would like to send a massive thank you to Katrina and James, the authorsof the Burkina Faso guide. I have just returned from a 3-week trip toBurkina and found the book absolutely fantastic! In a group of a dozenFrench I was the only Brit, and we found the guide to far surpass the otherguides in French in terms of the amount ofdetail of information given and the quality of the information. The countrywas indeed a marvellous place, and on at least half a dozen occasions didpeople mention how they had met Katrina and Jim.' Sophie Matters, UK I was thrilled to find a book dedicated solely to Burkina Faso. The background and practical information (especially health), are excellent.'
Reviewed by: Ramona Popilian on 28th June 2009 12:00AM
'The maps are great. I also appreciated the info on coach companies.'
Reviewed by: Chris Leake, Shrewsbury on 24th June 2009 12:00AM
'Very comprehensive, helpful and essential when going to a new country.'
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background information
Climate, Geography, Plant life, Wildlife, History, Economy, People, Language, Education, Religion, Music, Cinema, Theatre, Literature, Arts and crafts, Sport
Chapter 2 Practical information
When to visit, Highlights, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Tourist information, Getting around, accommodation, Eating and drinking, Media, Communications, Photography, Local understanding, Hassles, Giving something back
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Ouagadougou
Chapter 4 The North
Chapter 5 The East
Chapter 6 The South
Chapter 7 The West
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Further reading
Index
Katrina Manson and James Knight are writers and photographers, both with extensive experience of living, working and travelling in Africa. They are the authors of Bradt's Sierra Leone guide.
Customer Reviews:
Reviewed by: Mrs A Toyne on 4th October 2012 4:40PM
'Informative, accurate and up-to-date with enough photos to be useful but without unnecessary excess. Our guides of choice!' Mrs A. Toyne
Reviewed by: Dr. Hazel Mason on 22nd January 2010 12:00AM
'Great guide as usual. Good, clear information and maps. Reliable and easy to read.'
Reviewed by: Gina Greco on 25th September 2009 12:00AM
'I would like to send a massive thank you to Katrina and James, the authorsof the Burkina Faso guide. I have just returned from a 3-week trip toBurkina and found the book absolutely fantastic! In a group of a dozenFrench I was the only Brit, and we found the guide to far surpass the otherguides in French in terms of the amount ofdetail of information given and the quality of the information. The countrywas indeed a marvellous place, and on at least half a dozen occasions didpeople mention how they had met Katrina and Jim.' Sophie Matters, UK I was thrilled to find a book dedicated solely to Burkina Faso. The background and practical information (especially health), are excellent.'
Reviewed by: Ramona Popilian on 28th June 2009 12:00AM
'The maps are great. I also appreciated the info on coach companies.'
Reviewed by: Chris Leake, Shrewsbury on 24th June 2009 12:00AM
'Very comprehensive, helpful and essential when going to a new country.'
