Bazoulé- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Bazoulé, located about 30 km from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso's Kadiogo province, is known for its sacred crocodiles, a population of Nile crocodiles that have lived in the village's pond for generations. These crocodiles, historically trapped after a river dried up, are fed by locals and have become docile, drawing visitors to the site. The annual Koom-Lakré festival, held in late October, honors the crocodiles with rituals and offerings for blessings.