Tourism in Burkina
Faso, West Africa
The landlocked country of Burkina Faso is one of the West African
country known for its natural beauty. Though the list of “must visit”
destinations may be considerably shorter than many other countries in Africa
but the people here will welcome visitors with warmth and charm and endeavor to
make their stay a memorable one. The tourism sector in Burkina Faso has been
booming for decades, with the government initiative towards the development of
hotel and transport infrastructure.
The main attraction here is without a doubt the natural landscapes which
range from the rugged outcrops of the Sindou Peaks to the abundant wildlife
that can be found at Lake Tengrela or the four of Burkina Faso’s national
parks. Ouagadougou, more commonly known by the abbreviated name Ouaga, is the
capital city of Burkina Faso and also the home of the country’s administration
and economic centers.
The city of Bobo-Dioulasso, which fortunately also has an abbreviated
name; Bobo, is the second largest city in Burkina Faso. Despite its size, the
city gives an exclusive feel which makes it a favourite resting spot for
travellers with all budgets. The city is worth exploring in the daytime but the
main attraction here is the nightlife. The live music and restaurants in the
city are some of the best in Burkina Faso.
Tourism in West Africa
in General
West Africa is truly
a good place to start, and it's a place where tourism is on the upswing for a
variety of reasons and you can find endless adventures in this truly unique
part of the world.
In 2017, direct travel and
tourism employment in Africa rose to 9.3 million (an 11.2% increase from
2016), with 2.5 million jobs in North Africa and 6.8 million jobs in
sub-Saharan Africa.
The World Tourism Organisation
predicts that the number of arrivals in Africa will more than double to 134m by
2030, but if West African nations are to grab their share, policymakers and
industry representatives need to turn their plans into reality through
concerted reforms. This can be achieved by enabling increased private
investment in the sector which is crucial to improve the infrastructure and
marketing destinations to an international audience. Governments must also
boost marketing spend and introduce visa reforms to encourage tourists.
