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Eco-volunteering
Nature
Participatory
Another life, another culture ... In Burkina Faso, we are in the land of commitment, in a real cradle of humanity, of wealth, of human, artistic and solidarity encounters. Everywhere, wherever we are, thoughts are mobilised to go beyond adversity, music gives rhythm to our steps and welcomes us like the sun. Isabelle, Ouaga.
Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency
Length of stay
12 days / 11 nightsMinimum number of participants
Privatised trip from 3 personsImmersion in the local culture.
Traditional accommodation in the heart of the village.
Meeting with the population.
Day 1
Paris, Ouagadougou
Departure from Paris on SN BRUSSELS. Services on board. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Ouagadougou, Banfora
Departure for the village which is located at 7km from Banfora. Welcome and installation in your hut. Presentation of the projects and the different infrastructures
Day 3-12
Banfora
It is up to you to compose your own solidarity stay in the village. This stay is an opportunity to combine solidarity aid with the discovery of this green and generous region of Burkina.
For the participatory part :
Missions to be defined with the help of the local team, according to your desires, your capacities and the local possibilities at the time of your coming. Various actions are in progress and/or to be developed:
Educational and social :
Tutoring in the primary schools of each sector and the village college.
Construction of schools in the village and surrounding areas.
Support and participation in CREPA activities.
Support for the dispensary.
Support for the orphanage in Banfora.
Creation of a library.
Participation in the annual village sports and cultural festival (December).
Environmental, economic and solidarity-based
Rainwater harvesting project.
Improvement of the water tower system (Human Trip Association funded this project).
Project to refurbish defective equipment.
Inputs to the renewable energy project.
Support for farming and fish farming activities.
For the discovery part (to be paid on the spot, it is also possible to organise the activities before departure)
There are many possibilities in this green and generous region of Burkina Faso: hiking (the camp leader is also a guide and can help you organise your visits), activities in all simplicity: swimming in waterfalls, fishing, African music lessons, participation in village activities, visits to surrounding sites (pottery village, cave villages, etc.). In the evenings, the camp's troupe will be pleased to make you dance and to make the "Tassabas" move to the rhythms of the balafons and percussions.
For your travels, car, moped and bicycle rentals are available. For your meals, a maquis bar is open at all hours, local and European dishes are served. The rooms "huts" are equipped with a mosquito net and the comfort remains in the tradition. Food is at your disposal.
Day 12
Ouagadougou, Paris
Farewell to all these people and accompanied transfer to Ouagadouguo. Flight to Paris.
* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.
IMPORTANT: Fares are calculated on the basis of the low season for airfare. The price may vary depending on your booking date and the number of seats remaining on the flights (especially during school holidays). The price is therefore given from and to be reconfirmed at the time of your registration.
Rudimentary comfort. The huts are equipped with mosquito nets, showers and "African" outdoor facilities.
The best time to go to Burkina is when the climate is most temperate, between November and February, despite the inconvenience of the harmattan (a hot wind from the Sahara) which deposits a film of sand everywhere.
Keep your clothing comfortable and simple
Be in possession of a certificate of good physical health.
Mandatory vaccination: yellow fever and Hepatitis A
Recommended vaccination: Hepatitis B
Anti-malarial treatment recommended.
Water: drink only bottled mineral water.
More information on the Pasteur website.
PASSPORT & VISAS
For your trip to Burkina Faso, you will need a passport that is valid for six months after the return date of your trip.
An entrance fee of 35 euros is payable at the embassy.
More information on the France Diplomatie website.
Everything is available on site, including food and accommodation in traditional huts. The family warmly welcomes you in their habits and customs to share their culture. Guides are at your disposal for the visits. A list of recommendations and information will be given to you before your departure. On site you will always have a contact.
- A local association located in the village made up of musicians, farmers and tourist hosts native to the village.
- The development of tourism that respects their traditions and is beneficial to the local development of their region.
- Enhancing the cultural wealth of their village by promoting the arts, sports and intercultural encounters.
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