Private tour in Ouagadougou Mathias A
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Mathias A.
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Hello wonder-hunters and welcome to Burkina Faso! My name is Mathias and one of my most important goals in life is to make you share my love and passion for the amazing wonders hidden in Burkina Faso. Over the past seven years, I have been fortunate enough to dive deep into the exploration of the unique landscapes, breathtaking nature, authentic culture, and inspiring history of the "Land of Upright Men". This opportunity was given to me through my work as a French teacher with dozens of short-termers and visitors from all the corners of the world, many of which happened to use me as a guide for visiting the country. I since then fell in love with all the incredible places around the capital city of Ouagadougou and now have a strong experience introducing them to travelers. I currently work part-time as an Independent language trainer and a freelance translator and my very strong proficiency in English will spice up your experience as a tourist visiting Burkina Faso. On a personal level, I love learning new things and traveling and I have had a chance to visit places like Phoenix and Flagstaff (Arizona), Washington D. C, New York, Indianapolis, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte in the United States and recently, Shenzhen in China. I see my work as a guide as an effective way of traveling the world and making new friends without even leaving Burkina Faso, although places like Australia, Canada, and Brazil are still the top-three on my bucket list. I now have a very profound awareness of the culture, dos, and don'ts of many parts of the world and this makes communication smooth and easy, allowing my clients to fully enjoy their experience visiting Burkina Faso. From exotic places to handicraft markets to wildlife reserves and to places that are even lesser-known by locals, I will make you live a one-in-a-lifetime experience exploring the heart of Burkina Faso. All my tours are exclusive and private with an air-conditioned SUV vehicle and apart from offering you a first-class service and an immersive experience in the country, I also take all possible measures to ensure your safety and wellness. Finally, I offer options for customized tours in case you have specific expectations, need a larger vehicle, or have a place in mind that is not featured on my tour listings. Please feel free to contact me at any time prior to your trip and I would be glad to set up a very unique experience for you in Burkina Faso. I look forward to making your dreams come true! Driver's license No restrictions
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Bazoulé is a small village located about 30 km away from the downtown of the capital city of Ouagadougou. The most interesting fact about this amazing place is that it has hosted for more than five centuries, a very famous crocodile pond that has become one of the most visited attractions in Burkina Faso. According to legend, in the 14th or 15th century, crocodiles had guided the villagers to a water source at a moment when they had to travel several miles to get water because of severe droughts. Since then, the villagers have lived in perfect harmony with the crocodiles that they protect, respect, feed, and even bury like human beings. This 4-hour private tour will be delivered with an air-conditioned vehicle and you will be given the unique opportunity to take photos sitting or laying on the back of one of the crocodiles (and this is completely safe). You will also hear incredible true stories about the way these wild animals have always lived and interacted with the villagers. See you in Ouagadougou!
- Departing from your hotel, we will travel 45-60 minutes to the village and spend 1. 30 to 2 hours of exploration. - Activities you can do there include taking photos from a distance (using drones for example) or close to the animals (the local guides will ensure your safety). Like hundreds of previous visitors, the most courageous travelers could also take great photos or record memorable videos of themselves, touching or sitting on the back of the crocodiles. But the most interesting part of this tour may be discovering the crocodiles' natural habitat and hearing original stories from locals about the very harmonious relationship that has existed for centuries between these wild animals and the villagers. - We will also spend 20-30 min enjoying local (or European) food at a great restaurant beside the site (optional) before I drive you back to your hotel. Please feel free to contact me at any time, for any special requests or if you would like me to offer you a more customized option for your tour.
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- For this tour, we will be using a clean, modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned SUV (2008 Honda CR-V). - Travelers will have to walk once we get to the site for exploring the place. Please contact me in case you have a larger group.
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