From the Sénoufo to the Lobi
On foot and with a 4WD on a journey of discovery through the west of Burkina Faso. You will visit a number of villages, including those of the Bobo and the Sénoufo. Bobo Dioulasso is an old colonial capital, the lively atmosphere and the many greenery make staying here very pleasant. In Bazoulé,where the country's main group lives, the Mossi, you should definitely take a look at the waterhole with sacred crocodiles
The land of the Sénoufo, on the other hand, is more idyllic, with its remote and animist villages. You can take beautiful walks here. During your trip you will also visit the ruins of the enigmatic Loropéni, the origin is not known. Very impressive is a visit to Gaoua, a large fortress in the middle of the hills in the land of the Lobi, an ethnic group in the south of Burkina Faso.
Tips & Tops Tour Burkina Faso From the Sénoufo to the Lobi
- On a trek through the land of the Sénoufo you will discover this isolated area of rolling hills and traditional villages
- The Mounhoun River, located in the land of the Lobi, symbolises the dividing line between this world and the next
- With any luck, you'll see the Lobo perform rituals on the banks of the Mounhoun River
- Visit the National Museum of Arts and Crafts and the Moro Naba Palace in lively Ouagadougou, burkina Faso's capital
- Banfora with its vast sugar cane plantations, rice paddies and small villages is best explored on a walk
- If you are lucky, you can attend a mask dance during your stay in the land of the Sénoufo
