East Burkina Faso

East Burkina Faso the arid, easternmost part of Burkina Faso.

• 12.9714-0.14361 Bogandé — a city of 21,000 people and the capital of Gnagna Province
• 12.0666671.7833332 Diapaga — a city of 15,000 people, and the capital of Tapoa Province
• 12.050.3666673 Fada N'gourma — home of the Botanical Garden Bantia with typical savanna and wetland habitats of the region,
• 11.783333-0.3666674 Tenkodogo — a city of 59,000 people, and the capital city of Boulgou Province

• 11.5335-1.32261 Kaboré Tambi National Park — an important birding area
• 12.3500472.3549842 W National Park — a transborder park and UNESCO World Heritage Site shared with Niger and Benin
• 11.5836111.4683333 Arli National Park — it has a wide variety of habitats, ranging from the gallery forests of the Arli and Pendjari rivers to savanna woodland and sandstone hills of the Gobnangou chain

East Burkina Faso is a region of Burkina Faso in the eastern part of the country. It is known for its savanna landscapes, traditional communities, wildlife areas and proximity to the borders with Niger, Benin and Togo.

The region has historically been an important area for trade and movement between Burkina Faso and neighbouring countries. Its location makes it a crossroads between the Sahel to the north and the more humid areas of West Africa to the south.

The eastern part of Burkina Faso has a long history of traditional kingdoms, local chiefdoms and communities. Trade routes connected settlements in the region with neighbouring areas of present-day Niger, Benin and Togo.

During the colonial period, the area became part of French West Africa and was incorporated into the territory that later became Burkina Faso.

East Burkina Faso has a tropical savanna climate. The year is generally divided into a dry season and a rainy season. The dry season is typically hot, while the rainy season brings greener vegetation and improved conditions for agriculture. Temperatures can be particularly high during the hottest months.

East Burkina Faso can be reached by road from Ouagadougou and other parts of the country. Major roads connect Fada N'Gourma with central Burkina Faso and neighbouring regions.

Travel between major towns is possible by bus, shared taxi and other local transport. Motorcycles are widely used for shorter journeys.

Caution recommended given rising destabilization and unrest in Burkina Faso since 2018.

• Ouagadougou
• Niger – Travel north toward the neighbouring country.
• Benin – Continue southeast toward northern Benin.
• Togo – Travel south toward neighbouring Togo.
• Hauts-Bassins – Explore western Burkina Faso.
• Centre-Est – Travel toward central-eastern Burkina Faso.