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Voykit pocket guide · Burkina Faso
Pô
Spend a half day in Pô as a base for nearby cultural villages and Kaboré Tambi Park; add a full day if you plan to visit Nazinga Ranch.
Pô is a small provincial capital on the N5 highway, 176 km south of Ouagadougou. It serves as a gateway to Gurunsi villages (Tiébélé, Tiakané, Tangassoko) and nearby wildlife areas (Kaboré Tambi National Park, Nazinga Ranch). A short stop covers the town square and one village; a full day lets you explore a park or the ranch.
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- XOF
- Money
- Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget XOF 2,000–3,500 excl. bed · Mid XOF 3,500–6,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Medical 112
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at local restaurant | XOF 800–1,500 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | XOF 200–300 |
| Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km)) | XOF 1,500–2,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OUA · Ouagadougou International Airport
- 176 km (109 mi) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h109 mi (176 km) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h
Typical fares
- Ouagadougou → Pô bus
- about XOF 2,500 per person, 3 h
- Taxi Pô → Tiébélé
- ≈ XOF 1,200
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Travel by car or intercity bus on the paved N5; local taxis or motorbike taxis can reach nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Kaboré Tambi National Park
- Nazinga Ranch
- Tiébélé royal court
- Tiakané village architecture
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tiébélé | Road east 29 km (18 mi), about 30 min by car; follow kapok‑tree lined track to market square.Road east 18 mi (29 km), about 30 min by car; follow kapok‑tree lined track to market square. | ≈45 min |
| Tiakané | Road west 8 km (5 mi), about 15 min by car; dirt track to village chief’s concession.Road west 5 mi (8 km), about 15 min by car; dirt track to village chief’s concession. | ≈30 min |
| Tangassoko | ATV detour north‑west, approx 25 km (16 mi), 45 min on rough track.ATV detour north‑west, approx 16 mi (25 km), 45 min on rough track. | ≈1 h |
| Nazinga Ranch | Road west via Léo (D 7), about 80 km (50 mi), 2 h by car.Road west via Léo (D 7), about 50 mi (80 km), 2 h by car. | ≈3 h round trip |
Sleep
- Pô town centre
- Basic guesthouses near the market; suitable for one night if staying after a long drive.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Border post with Ghana may have limited services; confirm opening hours.
- Park wildlife sightings vary; large mammals are scarce due to poaching (check).
- Roads to Tiakané and Nazinga can be dirt tracks; a 4WD is recommended.
General safety is moderate; border area may have limited police presence. Keep valuables secure and travel in daylight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pô yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kaboré Tambi National Park
- Nazinga Ranch
- Tiébélé royal court
- Tiakané village architecture
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Pô, revision 5303982 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5303982
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/po). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.