Ziniare

The final spot in the top ten best places in Burkina Faso is Ziniare - which is well-known for its Ziniare National Park, situated in the Oubritenga Province. It is famous for being the birthplace of former Burkina Faso President, Blaise Compoare. The Ziniare National Park and the remarkable granite sculpture created by a collaboration of 18 artists from 13 different nations are also popular tourist attractions in the vicinity. The Ziniare National Park is home to hyenas, lions, tigers, elephants, and a lone giraffe. The park appears to have been neglected in recent years and may benefit from a makeover to make it more of a tourist destination.

It is mainly marked by a long dry season from October to May and a rainy season from June to September. Rainfall is irregular and insufficient, with an annual average of between 600 and 800 mm. The province of Ganzourgou has a North Sudanese climate with an alternating dry and wet season with an average rainfall of 750 to 850 mm per.

• Location: in the province of Oubritenga in Burkina Faso.