Major city · Burkina Faso
Sindou
Half a day for the Pics de Sindou, then move on: the town itself has little else. Combine with Banfora or Orodara.
Sindou is a small town in the Black Volta Region, known almost entirely for the Pics de Sindou – a jagged sandstone formation that is the second-highest point in Burkina Faso. The peaks are a 10-minute walk from the centre and can be seen in a morning or afternoon. Most travellers stop here as a side trip from Banfora (40 km east) or en route to Orodara and Bobo-Dioulasso.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- avoid Mar–May (extreme heat), Jun–Sep (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- Airport
- BOY
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on…Check your own government travel advice for Burkina Faso …
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Burkina Faso ↗Check your own government travel advice for Burkina Faso before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Burkina Faso ↗Entry is controlled by the national authorities; land borders and some regions may be closed, and no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Burkina Faso ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Burkina Faso before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sindou17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sindou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Burkina Faso-wide
- SafetySindou is generally safe for daytime visits, but the security situation in the Black Volta Region can change.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOY Bobo-Dioulasso Airport (About 2.5 h by road; taxis and bush taxis available).
- Getting aroundWalk: the peaks are a 10-minute walk from the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Bush taxi Banfora–SindouCFA 2,000–3,000 (check)
- Museum or sight ticketPics de Sindou entryCFA 1,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 8,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 15,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 10,000 · Mid XOF 20,000 · High XOF 35,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOY Bobo-Dioulasso Airport (About 2.5 h by road; taxis and bush taxis available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sindou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the peaks are a 10-minute walk from the centre. For Mount Tenakourou you need a 4x4 or a guide with a motorbike.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Route 28 east, about 40 km (25 mi); bush taxi or private car, 45 min–1 hRoute 28 east, about 25 mi (40 km); bush taxi or private car, 45 min–1 h
Banfora has waterfalls, a lake and more accommodation.
Orodara
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Route 28 west, about 30 km (19 mi); bush taxi, 30–40 minRoute 28 west, about 19 mi (30 km); bush taxi, 30–40 min
Small market town; combine with Sindou for a day loop.
Door to door: About 3 h
Via Banfora and Route 7, about 150 km (93 mi); bush taxi or private car, 2.5–3 hVia Banfora and Route 7, about 93 mi (150 km); bush taxi or private car, 2.5–3 h
Burkina Faso's second city; plan a full day or overnight.
Mount Tenakourou
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
4x4 or motorbike taxi from Sindou, about 30 km (19 mi); guide recommended4x4 or motorbike taxi from Sindou, about 19 mi (30 km); guide recommended
Highest point in Burkina Faso; rough road, no facilities. Go with a guide and a full tank.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few basic guesthouses and auberges; book ahead in peak season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CFA 10,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CFA 20,000–30,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × XOF 15,000 | XOF 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 20,000 | XOF 40,000 |
| Bush taxi Banfora–Sindou one way2 × XOF 2,000 · check | XOF 4,000 |
| Pics de Sindou entry2 × XOF 1,000 | XOF 2,000 |
| Guide tip (customary)2 × XOF 1,500 · check | XOF 3,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 9,600 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 36,800 per person per day, bed included | XOF 73,600 |
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights and visas excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pics de Sindou entry | CFA 1,000 |
| Guide tip (customary) | CFA 1,000–2,000 |
| Bush taxi Banfora–Sindou | CFA 2,000–3,000 (check) |
| Simple meal (rice, sauce, grilled meat) | CFA 1,500–2,500 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | CFA 500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Pics de Sindou trail is easy to follow, but a guide is customary and expects a tip (CFA 1,000–2,000).
- No ATM in Sindou; bring enough CFA from Banfora or Bobo-Dioulasso.
- Mobile network coverage is patchy; download maps offline.
- Check your government travel advice before visiting the Black Volta Region.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
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My bed tonight
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Yan na, a ni ceTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
Embassy
Most embassies are in Ouagadougou. The US Embassy is at Avenue Sémé, Ouagadougou; the French Embassy is at Rue de la Mosquée, Ouagadougou. Check your own country's consular services.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bush taxi Banfora–Sindou: CFA 2,000–3,000, about 45 min (check)
- Pics de Sindou entry: CFA 1,000
- Guide tip: CFA 1,000–2,000
Say or show
- Ani / Ani wu — Hello / Peace be with you (ah-nee / ah-nee woo)
- I ni ce — Thank you (ee nee cheh)
- Joli? — How much? (joh-lee)
- N t'a faamu — I don't understand (n tah fah-moo)
- Kan bɛ — Goodbye (kan beh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sindou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool and dry) · avoid Mar–May (extreme heat), Jun–Sep (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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