Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Burkina Faso Warnings or Dangers
Search:

Home » Travel Guides » Africa » Burkina Faso » Warnings or Dangers

Burkina Faso Warnings or Dangers


Burkina Faso travel tips posted by real travelers and Burkina Faso locals.
Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Ouagadougou at night
  • Tip Rating:
  • sarahandgareth
  • By sarahandgareth on June 4, 2003
  • Burkina Faso Page by sarahandgareth
  • I found Burkina Faso to be a very safe place to travel. However, I would always avoid the area around the main market in Ouagadougou after dark: it's cavernous and a little unnerving, and there have been many muggings southwest of this area in particular. I walked in many other areas late at night without feeling in any danger, but always took a taxi through this area.

    Also, if you are taking a taxi very late at night, take a good look at the driver: I found that it was not uncommon to come across a drunk driver waiting for a fare at night, and not worth the risk to your own life and limb.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Burkina Faso?

    Read reviews about Burkina Faso Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    I found Burkina Faso to be a...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Narviking
  • By Narviking on August 25, 2002
  • Burkina Faso Page by Narviking
  • Burkina Faso Warnings or Dangers
    by Narviking
    I found Burkina Faso to be a very safe country. Be however careful in Ouagadougou as I heard there is alot of pickpockets around. We felt very safe when going around in the country but dont be stupid and show money and values to people, then you may be robbed as you would in any country. PHOTO: OUR BUSH TAXI MAKES A STOP IN BOBO DIOULASSO.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Dangers??? No no!
    hydronetta
  • By hydronetta on February 5, 2008
  • Burkina Faso Page by hydronetta
  • my only joyfull danger...!!! - Burkina Faso
    my only joyfull danger...!!!
    by hydronetta
    I can hardly imagine anyone encountering problems while travelling around Burkina. Locals are friendly and despite widespread poverty there had been minimal harassments. These were mainly in touristy areas where people have "discovered" that easy money can be made out of tourists. Besides no police check outs were experienced.
    The only "danger" I experienced was the the joyfull hordes of children shouting cheerfully around me!!!!!

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    African dust: your DSLR's sensor enemy
    hydronetta
  • Updated By hydronetta on February 13, 2008
  • Burkina Faso Page by hydronetta
  • a typical dust road - Burkina Faso
    a typical dust road
    by hydronetta
    If you fancy DSLR cameras and you have several lenses that you wish to use while touring around Burkina, well there are bad news. At the time of our visit it was the dry season, meaning that all dirt roads (even inside the cities) were full of red african dust. By the end of the day a fine layer of red dust was covering most of our clothes and hair not to mention my camera!! Still I am not sure if the newer sensor cleaning systems can be effective.
    So be very careful when you change lenses or take a cleaning system with you (if you trust yourself doing it)

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Burkina Faso Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 17 - Photos: 8
    Things To Do
    Tips: 49 - Photos: 129
    Nightlife
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 2
    Transportation
    Tips: 16 - Photos: 17
    Restaurants
    Tips: 16 - Photos: 5
    Shopping
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 7 - Photos: 12
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
    Local Customs
    Tips: 15 - Photos: 15
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 6
    Sports Travel
    » Add a tip now
    General Tips
    Tips: 23 - Photos: 18

    Best Burkina Faso Travel Deals

    Lodging Hotel
    Up to 50% off Hotels at Expedia. No Expedia change or cancel fees!

    75% Off Hotels
    Compare All Hotel Booking Sites Pay up to 75% less for Hotels

    Local Hotel Review
    Read Reviews & Listings for Local New York Hotels at Switchboard.

    Top Hotel Deals
    Find Amazing Hotel Discounts Ouagadougou Hotel

    Ouagadougou Hotels
    View Ouagadougou Hotel Ratings and Reviews From Real Travelers!

    Sponsored Links

    More Burkina Faso Travel Deals

    Hotel Lodging
    Save Up to 70% Don't Pay More!

    Newark NJ Hotel
    Minutes from Manhattan. Save 75% Over NYC Hotels in Downtown Newark!

    Africa Safaris
    National Geographic Award Winner Custom Itineraries & Private Guides

    Sponsored Links





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.