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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- Avoid
- Mar–May (extreme heat), Jun–Sep (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- Stay
- 0 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 CFA 10,000–15,000 excl. bed · Mid CFA 20,000–30,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOY · Bobo-Dioulasso Airport
- About 2.5 h by road; taxis and bush taxis available
Typical fares
- 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
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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 and do
Known for
- Pics de Sindou (Sindou Peaks)
- Mount Tenakourou (highest point in Burkina Faso)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banfora | 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 | About 1 h |
| Orodara | 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 | About 40 min |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 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 | About 3 h |
| Mount Tenakourou | 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 | About 1 h each way |
Sleep
- Town centre
- A few basic guesthouses and auberges; book ahead in peak season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Peace be with you | Ani / Ani wuah-nee / ah-nee woo |
| Thank you | I ni ceee nee cheh |
| How much? | Joli?joh-lee |
| I don't understand | N t'a faamun tah fah-moo |
| Goodbye | Kan bɛkan beh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Sindou is generally safe for daytime visits, but the security situation in the Black Volta Region can change. Check your embassy's travel advice and avoid travel after dark. Carry a photocopy of your passport and visa.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sindou yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pics de Sindou (Sindou Peaks)
- Mount Tenakourou (highest point in Burkina Faso)
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: Sindou, revision 5265298 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5265298
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sindou
Yan na, a ni ce
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sindou). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.