Bazoulé, Sacred crocodile village in Tanghin-Dassouri, Burkina Faso
Located 30 kilometers from Ouagadougou, Bazoulé houses a pond where approximately one hundred docile Nile crocodiles live among the villagers.
The village emerged when Naaba Kouda's youngest son established his territory, naming it Pazolgo-tenga, which later evolved into the present-day Bazoulé.
During the annual Koom-Lakré festival, held on October's last Sunday, visitors bring offerings to the crocodiles requesting blessings for health and success.
The village maintains a primary school and receives income from tourist visits to the sacred crocodile pond, supporting local development initiatives.
The crocodiles freely enter village compounds during dry seasons from November to April, seeking safe locations for nesting their eggs.
Location: Bazoulé
Address: Bazoulé, Burkina Faso Bazoulé Bazoulé
GPS coordinates: 12.31960,-1.70888
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:19
The natural and cultural sites of Burkina Faso include national parks, nature reserves, traditional villages, and historical sites. They feature the Great Mosque of Dioulasso-Bâ built in 1880, the rock formations of Sindou Peaks, the Karfiguéla waterfalls, and the Royal Court of Tiébélé with its Kasséna architecture. The country has several parks including Arly Park, Nazinga Reserve, and W National Park listed by UNESCO. Major cities house museums, traditional markets, and religious buildings such as Ouagadougou Cathedral.
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