Deux Bales National Park
The Deux Bales National Park is a one-of-a-kind natural wonder in the country. The park, which is essentially a zoo, is located in the heart of Ziniari's city center. However, unlike a zoo, the park's animals do not live in cages, but rather in large enclosures. There are a wide variety of African animals. Guests of the park will have complete privacy with wildlife while walking through the wide park. The granite refuge in Laongo, which is well-known far beyond the state's borders, is also worth visiting. Sculptors from all over the world meet here every year for the "International Exhibition of Granite Sculptures" to cut new sculptures from stone blocks that astonish the sight.
With a total size of 610 square kilometers, Deux Balés National Park was founded in 1937 as the forêts classées des Deux Balés. It was part of French West Africa at the time. The area was given the label of a National Park and referred to as 'parc national des Deux Balés' in 1967, while it was still part of the newly independent Republic of Upper Volta. However, no legislation recognizing it as a national park has been passed.
From Ouagadougou to Bobo Dioulasso, the park is a few hours away. Entrance permits and ranger guides are available at the park entry in Boromo. In Deux Bales National Park, there are various camping and lodging options, including Le Kaicedra Camp, a typical camping site with six tented suites to enjoy under the African sky. This is one of the things about Burkina Faso you should know before travelling.
