Major city · Burkina Faso
Kaya
Half a day to one night: see the leather market, eat brochettes, then move on toward Dori or Gorom-Gorom.
Kaya is a market and transport hub 100 km northeast of Ouagadougou, known as Burkina Faso's leather capital. The town itself offers a lively grand marché, tailors and a few hotels. Most travellers stop here for a meal and a look at the artisans' stalls, then continue north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- avoid Mar–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy season, some roads may be difficult)
- Airport
- OUA
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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.
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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 Kaya17 ▾
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 Kaya, 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
- SafetycheckKaya is generally calm, but check your government's travel advisory for the Nord region.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOUA Ouagadougou International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) southwest; OA minibus or bush taxi to Kaya, about 1.5 h).OUA Ouagadougou International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) southwest; OA minibus or bush taxi to Kaya, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBrochettes (skewers) at market stalls500–1,000 CFA
- Budget bedHotel Zinoogo, basic room, a night, per roomXOF 4,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Zinoogo, basic room, a night, per roomXOF 6,000
- High-end bedHotel Zinoogo, basic room, a night, per roomXOF 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 10,000 · Mid XOF 18,000 · High XOF 30,000
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
- OUA Ouagadougou International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) southwest; OA minibus or bush taxi to Kaya, about 1.5 h)OUA Ouagadougou International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) southwest; OA minibus or bush taxi to Kaya, about 1.5 h)
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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaya: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
The town is walkable. Bush taxis and OA minibuses connect the centre to the paved road for onward travel.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ouagadougou
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
OA minibus, every hour 06:30–20:00, 1,500 CFA one wayOA minibus, every hour 6:30 AM–8:00 PM, 1,500 CFA one way
Direct; drops at centre-ville.
Dori
goDoor to door: About 2–3 h
Sogebaf bus or bush taxi from the paved road
Onward to Gorom-Gorom.
Gorom-Gorom
cautionDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Bush taxi via Dori
Long ride; check security conditions before travel.
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.
Secteur 4 (Hotel Zinoogo area)
Main hotel cluster; swimming pool at Zinoogo, though water is murky.
Behind the market (Hotel Kaziende)
Quieter, with A/C; more expensive.
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
- 10,000–15,000 CFA excl. bed
- Mid
- 15,000–25,000 CFA excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Zinoogo, basic room1 × 1 night × XOF 4,000 | XOF 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × XOF 10,000 | XOF 10,000 |
| OA minibus to Ouaga, one way1 × XOF 1,500 | XOF 1,500 |
| Tailor-made skirt or shirt1 × XOF 1,500 · Skirt from 1,500 CFA, shirt from 1,000 CFA. | XOF 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 1,700 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 18,700 per person per day, bed included | XOF 18,700 |
PCV rate from 4,000 CFA; service is slow.
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| OA minibus to OuagadougouOne way, every hour 06:30–20:00.One way, every hour 6:30 AM–8:00 PM. | 1,500 CFA |
| Brochettes (skewers) at market stalls | 500–1,000 CFA |
| Tailor-made skirtApproximate; fabric extra. | 1,500 CFA |
| Tailor-made man's shirtApproximate; fabric extra. | 1,000 CFA |
| Internet café, per hourAfter 17:00; slow connection.After 5:00 PM; slow connection. | 1,200 CFA |
| Hotel Zinoogo basic room (PCV rate) | 4,000 CFA |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hotel Zinoogo service is very slow; expect to wait for meals.
- Swimming pool at Zinoogo: you cannot see the bottom.
- Internet cafés open after 17:00; connection is slow and costs about 1,200 CFA/hour.Internet cafés open after 5:00 PM; connection is slow and costs about 1,200 CFA/hour.
- Post office money transfers take 30–60 minutes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
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KayaKaya
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My bed tonight
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Kõnd-m n tãag grand marché (rond-point ne wẽnde)Take me to the grand marché (round point with the white horse)
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- OA minibus to Ouaga: 1,500 CFA, every hour 06:30–20:00, about 1.5 h1,500 CFA, every hour 6:30 AM–8:00 PM, about 1.5 h
- Bush taxi to Dori: About 3,000–5,000 CFA, 2–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Yaa goama (Mooré) — Hello (yah go-ah-mah)
- Barka (Mooré) — Thank you (bar-kah)
- Wãn wãna? (Mooré) — How much? (wan wan-ah)
- Wend na kõ-d yĩn (Mooré) — Goodbye (wend nah kohd yeen)
Mooré is the main local language; French is the working language.
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 Kaya. 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–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy season, some roads may be difficult)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 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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