Burkina Faso
Authors: Katrina Manson & James Knight1st edition • MAY 2006304 PAGES • 8 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 26 MAPSISBN: 978 1 84162 154 8
In stock.
(Usually ships
within 24 to 48hrs)
List Price:
£14.99
Website Price:
£11.99*
You save:
£3.00 (20%)
*Enter coupon code
DISCOUNT20 at
checkout to apply
20% discount.
This new guide to Burkina Faso brings to life the many attractions of this stable country which offers a thriving culture, laidback cities and stunning wildlife encounters. The authors help visitors discover dramatic mask festivals, Fulani horse-dancing and both the pan-African Siao film festival and the Fespaco craft fair, both in Ougadougou - two of the largest events of their kind on the continent. The romance of the Sahel desert can also be explored and information on desert markets, camel safaris and secret dune encampments is covered for the intrepid traveller.
Burkina Faso at a Glance
This West African country is surrounded by Mali, Niger, Benin, Ghana, Togo and Cote D'Ivoire.
Capital City:
Ouagadougou
Currency:
Communaute Financiere d'Afrique (CFA) franc
Language:
French (official), Moore, Dioula & Fulfulda are national languages. There are a dozen more local languages
International Telephone Code:
+226
ISBN-10: 1841621544 ISBN-13: 9781841621548
Stay Informed by E-mail
Want to be notified when a new edition comes out? You can sign up to receive news of the latest Bradt publications, special offers and competitions by email.
Click here to subscribe.
Reviews
"A stunning collection of their photos...don't leave home without it."
"A ludicrously good investement."
"Don't leave home without it."
African Business
|
Reader Reviews
"I would like to send a massive thank you to Katrina and James, the authors of the Burkina Faso guide. I have just returned from a 3-week trip to Burkina and found the book absolutely fantastic! In a group of a dozen French I was the only Brit, and we found the guide to far surpass the other guides in French in terms of the amount of detail of information given and the quality of the information. The country was indeed a marvellous place, and on at least half a dozen occasions did people 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.”
Gina Greco, Burkina Faso
"Very comprehensive, helpful and essential when going to a new country."
Chris Leake, Shrewsbury
"The maps are great. I also appreciated the info on coach companies..."
Ramona Popilian, Germany
"Great guide as usual. Good, clear information and maps. Reliable and easy to read."
Dr. Hazel Mason - Galashiels
» submit a review
|
Send Us Your Comments
If you own this book and would like to tell us what you think, or if you have feedback or new information for the authors, please let us know using the form below.
You can also send general queries about this book, but if your comment/query does not relate to this title please use our general contact form instead.
Table of Contents
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
About the Authors
Authors Katrina Manson and James Knight are freelance journalists, writers and photographers, both with extensive experience of living, working and travelling in Africa. They work for Reuters news agency, the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Economist and Business in Africa magazine, amongst other publications and also run an African picture agency.
Other Titles by these Authors | Sierra LeoneThis is the only guide, in any language, devoted solely to Sierra Leone. It leads travellers along the country's miles of palm-fringed beaches, and into the Nimini Hills and Bora Mountains. It includes detailed information on Sierra Leone's wildlife sanctuaries, takes cultural tourists to former slaving landmarks such as Bunce Island, and revels in the funky city of Freetown. » more details |
Guidebook Updates
Notes from the Authors
Updated May 06
"Burkina Faso flies under the radar of even the most adventurous of travellers. For us, this was its greatest strength. There is no "checklist" tourism: as a result, wherever we went, and whatever we did, we were warmly welcomed, and able to share in the lives of the Burkinabe people.
We found ourselves sleeping amid sand dunes listening to desert blues guitar, sharing home-made beer under the shade of mango trees, getting stuck in a swamp while looking for hippos, and hobnobbing with the glitterati at film festival parties. There are a thousand and one more adventures to be had here, and all of them stay long after the flight home."
Search Inside
A limited preview of this book is shown below (if you can't see the pages, click here to open the preview in a new page).
Related Titles
Browse titles in related categories | Africa
 | NigerThis is the first English-language guide to the Saharan country of Niger, an intriguing and colourful country where tourism is on the rise. » more details |
 | Africa Overland: 4x4 • Motorbike • Bicycle • TruckA practical bible for independent travellers and a fascinating read for the armchair traveller! Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons' fifth edition of Africa Overland gives the latest on each country’s political and security situation. It also provides a Route Outlines section including information on border crossings and offers revised recommendations on vehicles including practical coverage on buying a vehicle, maintenance and driving. » more details |
 | BeninNational parks, wildlife, museums, historic buildings, beaches, surfing, traditional ceremonies, kings, voodoo, the ancient slave trade and Benin’s delightful people are all presented, along with practical tips on accommodation, transport, food, etiquette, eight-foot-tall chickens and avoiding sorcerers. » more details |
 | GhanaBradt's Ghana has remained the bestselling guide to the country since it was first published in 1998. Readers will discover a country steeped in a rich cultural tradition and little-visited attractions. Caters for tourists on all budgets with excellent history and wildlife sections plus accommodation and restaurant recommendations and a wealth of practical information. » more details |
 | MaliIn Mali you may float past hippopotami whilst sailing down the River Niger, greet 300 herdsmen atop brilliant white camels, or stand on an escarpment looking out over the mystical cliff villages of the Dogon people. This new edition features thoroughly updated information on everything from elephant migrations to rock-climbing. It also includes a new, comprehensive guide to the music and festivals of Mali, including the Festival in the Desert. » more details |
 | NigeriaA full-length guide featuring every aspect of travel in this large, but little-understood West African country. What to see, where to go, and much more, including advice for business travellers and project workers. » more details |
|
