Equatorial and tropical climate, dry and hot.

In winter, dry in the summer is hot and humid.

Average monthly temperature exceeds 20stopni Celsius maximum temperature recorded in April, the lowest in January and December.

In the southern part of a rainy season lasts from May to October, while the north is for the period July, August and September. Rainfall varies annually from 200mm to 1500mm in the south to the north of the country.

In the area of Burkina Faso also often comes to long-term drought, a characteristic of this climate zone pasatowy-dry Harmattan wind brings dust and sand from over the Sahara.

Most planned arrival in mid-October to December. For the rest of the year we have to deal either with the rainy season or from heavy to remove heat.

Burkina Faso is the pride of the movie and the related film industry, which is considered the best on the continent. Every two years in the capital is held Ogólnoafrykański Film and TV Festival.

The main sectors of the local crafts are weaving baskets, pottery, dyeing fabrics.

Many artists create souvenirs for the tourist traffic is still growing (Burkina Faso is one of the most visited countries in West Africa)

50% of the population of Burkina Faso are Muslims, 40% are followers of traditional indigenous African religions (mostly animism), while the remaining 10% are Christians (mostly Roman Catholics).

The inhabitants of Burkina Faso attach great importance to the hospitality and courtesy. Method of saying hello is a complicated procedure and the conversation rarely have a direct and loose character.

Family life provides a strong foundation Burkińczyków. As a rule, live in one house several generations of. Family consists of a minimum of 6 members headed by the oldest person to whom the rest relates with great respect.

Associated marriages are now rare, and increasingly comes to the conclusion of inter-relationships.

Tradition is that the man pays the family of his future wife to pay.

A woman after marriage moved to the house of her husband.

Divorces are possible and in such a situation, children remain in the family of her husband.

In turn, the widows are expected to marry the deceased husband's brother.

In Burkina Faso, the status of women and men is quite different. Since women are required to be a good mother and wife (unmarried 30-year olds are socially stigmatized), while the husband is the head of the family.

Women should not wear short skirts and smoking cigarettes in public.

Within the population of Burkina Faso is also spoken by indigenous African Sudanese family of languages including: Mossi, Moore, Dioula, Peul, Fulfulde, Gourmantche.

The problem of illiteracy concerns as much as 78% of the population

In Burkina Faso, there are about 12tys. Europeans

State motto:

unity, progress, justice

Passports

Must be valid at least 6 months ahead

Visas

Required for all visitors (except citizens of ECOWAS countries belonging to - the Economic Community of West African States). Polish citizens are obliged to hold a visa for travel and stay. Visa for a short (up to 90dni) are issued by diplomatic missions in Burkina Faso (the nearest is located in Berlin)

Transportation of goods

Travellers over 15roku life may bring to Burkina Faso:

- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco

- 0.75 liters of wine

- 0,75 l strong drink over 22%

- 500ml eau de toilette and 250ml of perfume.

Office National du Tourisme Burkinabe

01 BP 1311 Ouagadougou 01

Tel: (226) 50 31 19 57 / 60

Fax.: (226) 50 31 44 34

www.ontb.bf

Embassy of Poland in Poland:

In Poland there is no embassy of Burkina Faso.

The closest is located in Berlin

Karolingerplatz 10.11

D-14052 Berlin-Charlottenburg

Tel: (00-49-30) 301 05 99-0

fax: (00-49-30) 301 05 99-20

E-mail: embassyburkinafaso@t-online.de

Polish Embassy in the country:

No diplomatic mission.

Burkina Faso is in the competence of the Polish Embassy

in Dakar (Senegal)

Avenue des Ambassadeurs, Fann Residence

BP. 343 Dakar, Senegal

Tel: (00-221) 825 24 03, 824 23 54

Fax: (00-221) 824 95 26

E-mail: ambpolgn@cyg.sn

Need a license shall be issued free of charge in the Direction du tourisme (Ouagadougou), the use of cameras and video cameras

The possibility of providing medical assistance in complex cases may be problematic. We advise against tourist visits of young children and persons whose status may be a sudden drop.

Is required for entry into the international health books proving vaccination against yellow fever.

Traveling abroad is advisable to take out additional insurance to cover medical costs in the broader. It is advisable to take out personal insurance package, especially since accidents and medical expenses.

Ouagadougou:

Hospital Yalgado

50 30 62 71

Ave d'Oubritenga

Pharmacy de la Concorde

50 31 29 49

Kwame N'Krumah Ave

Help

17, 1918

There is a risk of contracting bilharzia (Snail fever). Milk is unpasteurized and requires prior boiling (preferably powdered milk). Water should be boiled and used for its purification tablets or iodine. Avoid all dairy products from niezagotowanego wyrabianych milk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peel off the skin. Consume only well-roasted meat and ryby.Gorąc and dust can cause breathing problems.

Burkina Faso, like every African country grapples with the problem of HIV and AIDS.

Burkina Faso is one of the safest countries in West Africa but are recommended for the general security measures.

Should be avoided night travel between cities as well as the lonely night trips.

Always have your passport with you (preferably in an inside pocket) due to a number of checks.

Prior to arrival please refer to the current epidemiological situation.

Natural hazards are droughts and floods.

Despite the negligible probability to be more aware of the threat of terrorist attacks that might aim at civilians and the place is often frequented by tourists.

17.18

Police Station in Ouagadougou

Loudon Ave, tel: 50 30 62 71

The main crossing points are:

Benin-of-Porge

Ghana-the-Po and Hamale

-Ivory Coast-Niangoloko

Togo-the-Sinkasse

-From-Niger to the south of Kantchari

-Mali-Koloko or Tiou

There are flights to Burkina Faso from Paris, Brussels, Abidjan and Dakar.

In the town of Borgo 16km away from Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso are international airports. The following airlines have their offices in Ouagadougou:

- Afriqiyah Tel: 50 30 16 52 www.afriqiyah.aero

- Air Algerie Tel: 50 31 23 01, www.airalgerie.dz

- Air France Tel: 50 30 63 65, www.airfrance.com

- Air Ivoire Tel: 50 30 11 95 www.airivoire.com

-Air Senegal International Tel: 50 31 39 05 www.air-senegal-international.com

- Ghana Airways Tel: 50 30 41 46 www.ghana-airways.com

- Point Afrique Tel: 50 33 16 20, www.point-afrique.com

The only possibility is to travel to Abidjan (Ivory Coast) to Ouagadougou.

Buses run regularly during the dry season

-Every Sunday bus TCV Cotonou (Benin) to Ouagadougou (cost: U.S. $ 36)

-Three times a week Intercity STC bus from Accra III (Ghana) to Ouagadougou ($ 29 U.S.), the ticket must be purchased one day in advance. Also runs a daily bus between Bobo Dioulasso and Hamale (U.S. $ 11.20)

-From Bamako (Mali) to Bobo Dioulasso (U.S. $ 16.50)

or Ouagadougou (27 $ U.S.)

-From Niamey (Niger) to Ouagadougou (18 $ U.S.)

-From Abidjan (Ivory Coast) to Ouagadougou

By car you can reach by road from Benin, Ghana, Nigeru, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Togo

Bush taxis, which carry most of the same routes as buses

Air Burkina (www.air-burkina.com) offers three times weekly flights between Bobo Dioulasso and Ouagadougou.

The cost of the flight is about $ 64 U.S..

The rail network is very poorly developed. By choosing this mode of transport, we can only count on the combination of Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. There are two classes, but are often crowded.

Buses (STMB companies and TCV) and buses in Burkina Faso are called cars. They run regularly during the dry season to all major cities. It is necessary to reserve a ticket with 48godzinnym advance.

It is cheap and readily available means of transport.

In Burkina Faso there is a right-hand traffic. Most roads are niewybrukowanych. During the rainy season (from July to October), most roads are impassable. It is not recommended to keep the car at night. Most street lighting is not as well as some vehicles.

Documents and the insurance

You must have an international driving license

Car rental is possible in hotels in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. However, their condition often leaves much to be desired. Widely available in major metropolitan areas. It is recommended that travelers rent a car for a day or two before deciding whether to sign a longer contract. There is also possible to rent a car with a chauffeur.

Taxis are available in a larger increase at hr 22 miastach.Ceny, as well as luggage is subject to additional charge. You can negotiate prices.

Bicycles can be rented in hotels (prices around U.S. $ 3.75 per day)

Available in hotels. Internet Cafes in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso.

There are several post offices, but often you can buy stamps in hotels.

Airfreight going to Europe for 2 weeks.

Opening hours of post offices:

Mon-Fri: 7.30-12.30 and 15.00-17.30

Main Post Office in Ouagadougou:

Mon-Sb: 8.30-12.00 and 15.00-18.30

Country belongs to the French monetary zone.

CFA franc = 100centymów

Banknotes: 10.000, 5.000, 2.500, 1.000 and 500

Coins: 250, 100, 50, 25,10,5 and 1

Credit cards are rarely accepted.

ATMs only in big cities.

Traveler's checks are accepted (not to be exposed to exchange charges, it is advisable to take checks in Euros or U.S. Dollars.

Good markets are in major cities: Bobo Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, Dori, Gorom Gorom and Ouahigouya. Most, however, choose the Grande Marche in Bobo Dioulasso, which is less "constricted" place. Haggling is customary.

Opening hours of shops:

Mon-Sb: 8.00-12.00 and 15.00-18.00

Some shops are also open on Sundays

- Skins from tanneries in Ouagadougou

- Mask

- Wooden figurines

- Jewelry

- Hand-woven blankets

- Crafts

Travellers over 15roku life may bring to Burkina Faso:

- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco

- 0.75 liters of wine

- 0,75 l strong drink over 22%

- 500ml eau de toilette and 250ml of perfume.

Money can be exchanged at banks and major hotels.

Banking hours:

Mon-Thu: 7.30-11.30 and 15.00-16.00

Fri: 7.30-11.30 and 15.30-17.00

Hotels are located in larger cities, ie. Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Gaoua and Gorom Gorom. Some rooms have air conditioning and other extras.

Hostels can be found only in the capital, Ouagadougou.

Allowable in certain areas.. Usually only for larger groups.

Within Arly National Park it is possible to rent bungalows (tourist class)

Entity providing the information dot. Accommodation:

Direction du Tourisme et de l'Hotellerie

BP 624, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso

Tel: 5030 6396

Cuisine of Burkina Faso does not belong to very diverse causes which are largely unfavorable climatic conditions.

The components on which the kitchen is Burkińczyków:

sorghum, rice, maize, millet, peanuts, potatoes and mouth (sweet potatoes).

By visiting Burkina Faso to be reckoned with yższymi food prices than in other African countries.

- Beef with aubergine

- Brochettes (meat roasted on a spit)

- Poultry dishes

Beer which is very advantageous prices

In addition to hotels there are several restaurants in Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. In Ouagadougou are especially recommended Espace Gondwana and Balmaya Snack Cafe Restaurant. In Bobo Dioulasso and eat at L'Auberge and Le Zion.

As a rule, service is included in the account (about. 10% to 15%)

Tourists are recommended to start sightseeing from Ouagadougou or Bobo Dioulasso. These are the two largest urban centers bringing together the cultural life of Burkina Faso as well as places which are organized excursions to interesting new places.

In Ouagadougou worth seeing:

Ethnographic Museum
National Museum
Snake Museum
Music Museum
The tomb of Thomas Sankara (the first president of Burkina Faso)
Moro Naba Ceremony (every Friday about godz.6.00 representation of regional music and dance)

In Bobo Dioulasso:

Grand Marche

Provincial Museum du Houet

Grande Mosquée (access only for Muslims)

From Ouagadougou organizes excursions to national parks and reserves, which are the best places to enjoy nature in Burkina Faso. The three main parks are: Kaboré Tembi, 'W' property is located near the border with Benin and Niger, and Arli. South of Ouagadougou is Nazinga Ranch de-reserve of wildlife in the area which can meet the elephants, antelopes, monkeys, baboons, and Boar. From the capital, you can also choose to be Pabre where the ancient village of the Mossi tribe and Sabou, in which, in turn, see a crocodile with a very small distance.

On the south-west of Bobo Dioulasso is the town of Banfora, in the vicinity (12km) are stunning waterfalls Karfiguela.

Banfory 50km from the town of Sindou around you can see amazing mountain formations Sindou.

66km from Bobo is Mare aux Hippopotames, where visitors can observe only a very small hippos

The best areas for hiking are in the south-western Laments the country, near Banfory. Senoufo, the region west of Banfory is worth recommending, as well as the Lobi area located southeast of Bobo Dioulasso.

For lovers of mountain biking tours are organized in the areas of Bobo Dioulasso and Banfory (in the Lobi region) and Nazinga Ranch (south of Ouagadougou.

In October and November are held in Ouagadougou International Arts and Crafts Fair.

1 / 01 New Year's Day.

3 / 01 anniversary of the coup in 1966.

9 / 03 Moloud (birth of the Prophet)

4 / 08 Revolution Day

5 / 08 Independence Day

Aid El Segheir 8.21 (End of Ramadan)

15/10 Anniversary coup in 1987.

15/10 Death of Thomas Sankara

Aid El Kebir 17.11 (uroczystośś dedication)

7 / 12 El Hejir pm (New Year)

12.11 Proclamation of the Republic

Held every two years Ogólnoafrykański Film Festival.

Nightlife is concentrated in the two largest cities, ie, Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso. In the capital there are several clubs with live music (best to go to the Avenue de la Liberte) and film (air-conditioned and outdoor). Places worthy of commands are: Le Festival,

Le Monde.

Bobo Dioulasso is a lively place with bars, cafe, outdoor activities, restaurants and discos, both closed with air-conditioning and outdoor. Worth a visit Makoumba Le Plus Les bambou.

Drug use in Burkina Faso is strictly prohibited and punishable by imprisonment for 1-6 months. However, foreigners who, under the influence of alcohol interferes with the order, you should reckon with the forced departure from the country.