Visit Centre

The Centre of Burkina Faso is a region with a wealth of history and culture, as well as stunning landscapes. Located in the heart of West Africa, it is renowned for its vibrant local markets and traditional crafts. Nature lovers can explore the Fa River Valley National Park, home to diverse wildlife and cascading waterfalls. For an insight into Burkina Faso's rich heritage, there are several historical sites to visit such as Tiebele village for its Gourounsi mud-brick architecture. The Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso is also worth visiting with its impressive minarets surrounded by colonial buildings. Furthermore, Pobe-Mengao National Park offers opportunities to observe rare species such as the pygmy hippopotamus in their natural habitat. An interesting fact about this region is that it was one of the first places in West Africa to embrace Islam and many ancient mosques still stand here today.