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Unique Programs To Special Places For Memories Of A Lifetime!
For those seeking an escape from the Western World and experience a small dose of adventure, while meet people and gain a better understanding of the world, Burkina Faso is an excellent destination. Ibike's Burkina Faso bicycle tour does all of this. Program participants stay in rural villages, get off the beaten track and learn about day-to-day life in the interior of west Africa, meet artisans, health care personnel and educators, visit historic and cultural sites, and relax under mango trees. Highlights of the program include passing through the territory of the multiple ethnic groups, the unique architecture of the Lobi people, the Ruins of Loropéni (a World Heritage Site), wandering in multiple fascinating traditional markets featuring local produce, handmade textiles, traditional medicine and much more.
The “Burkina Faso People-to-People” program stands out because of its distinctive, friendly and flourishing indigenous cultures. The bicycling is in the historic/cultural southern section of the country, which only shows serious marks of Western culture at the corners. The area is also the confluence of multiple ethic groups. We travel village to village, sharing roads and tracks with, and learning about, the Gourounsi, Dagara, Lobi, Senoufo, Bobo and people of other local ethnic groups. The architecture, lifestyle, and human activity are fascinating to observe. Making our way through this largely non-motorized society by our own non-motorized transport is a moving experience.
Bicycle Tour Fact Sheet
Schedule: November-December (see full schedule and status)
The weather in this season is generally dry. Mornings are cool and afternoons are
hot so we try to rise, pack, eat breakfast and start riding as soon after
sunrise is practical. Ideally we are in a village for siesta, and loaf
around, journaling, refreshing ourselves and/or do light exploring on foot in the afternoon.
Program Price (lodging, two meals/day, guide, museum fees and more): US$1490
(less than six people add $100) (travel
to Burkina Faso is not included). Average out of pocket expenses per program
$100 plus or minus $50.
Description: Day 1-2: Explore Ouagadougou. Day 35: Bus to the southwest
and then bicycling in the Grusi and Dagara areas. Day 6-7: Cycle to and visit
fascinating Lobi villages and historic Loropéni, explore market and ponder the
traditional architecture. Day 8-12: It gets greener and more temperate as we
head to the west and then loop back to Bobo Dioulasso. Day 13-14: Return to Ouagadougou.
Features: Small group, self contained bicycle tour.
Starting/Ending Point: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Skill Level: Suitable for fit intermediate cyclist..
Mileage Daily / Total: 18-55 miles / 500km, 300 miles
Cycling Conditions: Generally flat. but some small hills, 40% paved roads, 60% dirt/sand/rock, some rough roads.
Accommodations: Small hotels and "village camping" (some rustic conditions), no bush
camping. This is one of our most "off-the-beat-track" programs and will take you
away from the influences of western civilization.
Van Support: None. Local transport is generally available.
Meals Included: Two meals per day, generally breakfast and dinner (meat, chicken, rice,
beans, pasta, potatoes, tomatoes).
Other Activities: walking (5km, 3 miles), bus
Bike: Mountain bike recommended. Bike Rental: Not
available.
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