8 days in Ouagadougou Itinerary

The capital of Burkina Faso and its economic center, Ouagadougou also serves as the regional center for art and cultural preservation.

Head to Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou and Ouagadougou Marketsfor plenty of shopping. Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of Ouagadougou and Grande Mosquee de Ouagadougou. Step out of Ouagadougou to go to Koudougou and see Musee d'Issouka, which is approximately 1h 55 min away. And it doesn't end there: walk around Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo, make a trip to marche de Sankariare, get to know the resident critters at Parc Animalier, and soothe aching muscles at City Sport Fitness Sante.

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If you are flying in from Taiwan, the closest major aiport is Ouagadougou Airport. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in January, and nighttime lows around 20°C.