Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- OUA
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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.
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- 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 Pô17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pô, 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
- SafetyGeneral safety is moderate; border area may have limited police presence.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOUA Ouagadougou International Airport (176 km (109 mi) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h).OUA Ouagadougou International Airport (109 mi (176 km) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h).
- Getting aroundTravel by car or intercity bus on the paved N5; local taxis or motorbike taxis can reach nearby villages.
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)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))XOF 1,500–2,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXOF 5,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXOF 8,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXOF 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 2,000 · Mid XOF 3,500 · High XOF 6,000
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 (176 km (109 mi) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h)OUA Ouagadougou International Airport (109 mi (176 km) north; bus or car to Pô, about 3 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pô: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
Travel by car or intercity bus on the paved N5; local taxis or motorbike taxis can reach nearby villages.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tiébélé
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
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.
Visit the UNESCO‑listed royal court (entrance fee to local association).
Tiakané
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
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.
See traditional Kassena architecture and the Binger hut.
Tangassoko
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
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.
Requires 4WD/ATV; offers distinctive wall frescoes.
Nazinga Ranch
overnightDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
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.
Large nature reserve; best with a full day or overnight stay.
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.
Pô town centre
Basic guesthouses near the market; suitable for one night if staying after a long drive.
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
- XOF 2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 3,500–6,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × XOF 8,000 | XOF 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 3,500 | XOF 7,000 |
| Bus from Ouagadougou to Pô (one way)2 × XOF 2,500 · check | XOF 5,000 |
| 4WD hire for park day1 × XOF 15,000 · check | XOF 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 3,500 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 19,250 per person per day, bed included | XOF 38,500 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | XOF 800–1,500 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | XOF 200–300 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | XOF 1,500–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Medical
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ouagadougou → Pô bus: about XOF 2,500 per person, 3 h
- Taxi Pô → Tiébélé: ≈ XOF 1,200
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 Pô. 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 (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- 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
- 3 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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