Product Description

This new guide to Burkina Faso brings to life the many attractions of this stable country which offers a thriving culture, laidback cities and stunning wildlife encounters. The authors help visitors discover dramatic mask festivals, Fulani horse-dancing and both the pan-African Siao film festival and the Fespaco craft fair, both in Ougadougou - two of the largest events of their kind on the continent. The romance of the Sahel desert can also be explored and information on desert markets, camel safaris and secret dune encampments is covered for the intrepid traveller.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #699210 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Review
"A stunning collection of their photos...don't leave home without it." "A ludicrously good investement." "Don't leave home without it." African Business

About the Author
James Knight is a freelance British journalist. He has worked for Reuters, The Sunday Times and ITN, and lives in London.