Your stay — Baba Salif
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Emergency Contacts
TenkodogoTenkodogo numbers are often unreachable; local advice is to head to Centre Médical Saint Camille (avenue de la Révolution) or the police station near the market. Dial from a landline if possible. Save this offline.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tenkodogo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Baba Salif
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) → Hôtel WEND PENGA Baron
💡 Arrange this through the hotel reception – they'll send a reliable driver who knows the route. Avoid unofficial touts at the airport. Pay in CFA cash on arrival; credit cards are rarely accepted outside Ouaga.
Tenkodogo city centre → Hôtel WEND PENGA Baron
💡 Agree on the fare before boarding – 300 XOF is standard for any trip within town. The hotel is just east of the market, so if lost, ask for 'Baron.' Wear a helmet if offered; most drivers have one.
Ouagadougou Gare Routière → Tenkodogo bus station (1 km from hotel)
💡 Buy your ticket a day ahead – seats sell out by 08:00. The bus is basic, no AC, so bring water and a scarf for dust. From the bus station, take a moto-taxi (500 XOF) to the hotel.
Ouagadougou (OUA) → Hôtel WEND PENGA Baron
💡 Negotiate for a front seat – less cramped. Buses from Gare de Ouaga follow the same route but take 4+ hours for half the price. If arriving by plane, pre-arrange a private taxi via the hotel for ~20,000 XOF to avoid haggling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Baba Salif?
Check-in at Baba Salif is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Tenkodogo
💡 Arrive early (around 7am) to avoid the midday heat and see the liveliest trade.
💡 Go after Friday prayers (around 1pm) when the imam is often available and welcoming to explain the building’s history. Dress modestly – long trousers and covered shoulders.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the old ceremonial drums – often unlocked on request. Donation of 500–1000 CFA is appreciated.
💡 Just north of the square, try a queue de boeuf (stewed beef) from the street vendors around 5pm – costs about 500 CFA and is a proper local meal.
💡 Bring water and mosquito repellent. Sunset (around 5:30pm) is the best time – you’ll see weaver birds and maybe a monitor lizard.