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Banfora
POP 76,000
Banfora is a sleepy town in one of the most beautiful areas in Burkina Faso. It has delight-
ful accommodation and eating options and therefore makes an ideal base for exploring the
lush surrounding countryside. The town itself has a lively Sunday market , with plenty of
goods from nearby Côte d'Ivoire.
Sleeping & Eating
Le Calypso LODGE $
( 70 74 14 83, 20 91 02 29; [e-mail]; Rte de Bobo-Dioulasso; r with fan/air-con CFA9500/16,000;
) Le Calypso's lovely rooms combine traditional adobe architecture with modern
comforts and impeccable cleanliness. The huts are arranged around a beautiful garden. It's
about 1km outside of town on the road to Bobo.
Hôtel La Canne à Sucre HOTEL $$
( 20 91 01 07; www.banfora.com ; off Rue de la Poste; d with fan from CFA7500, with air-con from CFA18,900,
4-bed apt CFA49,000; ) Beautiful rooms are kitted out with African woodcarvings and
cloth and the leafy garden feels like heaven after a tiring day. The apartments are ideal for
groups and have exclusive use of the pool.
The restaurant is the fanciest in town, perfect for a treat (mains CFA3000 to CFA5000).
Le Calypso EUROPEAN, AFRICAN $$
( 20 91 02 29; off Rue de la Poste; mains around CFA3000; 11.30am-11pm; ) Run by the same
jovial Franco-Burkinabé family as Le Calypso hotel, this popular restaurant is a wonderful
place for tasty slow-cooked fish, marinated steak and pizzas. The homemade juices are
highly recommended.
McDonald BURGERS $$
(off Rue de la Préfecture; mains CFA1500-3000; 11am-10pm Thu-Tue) This cool den off the main drag
boasts an inviting covered terrace. It churns out a good range of satisfying dishes, includ-
ing its famous hamburger frites (burger with fries).
Drinking & Entertainment