Embassy of Burkina Faso in Accra, Ghana; address HSE N°772/3 FARRAR AVENUE ASYLUM DOWN, Accra; phone +233302221988. Head of mission: Mr David Kabre. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Mr David Kabre, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Adéline Viviane Houssiyan Zoure, Consul General (as of 2015)
Burkina Faso offers a diverse tourism landscape and rich cultural heritage, making it an intriguing destination for some Ghanaians. While it has relatively low global tourist arrivals, its unique attractions appeal to adventurous travelers among Ghana's 33 million residents.
Burkina Faso is currently considered less safe for tourists compared to Ghana. According to the Global Peace Index, Burkina Faso ranks 146th out of 160 countries, while Ghana is ranked 54th. In terms of murder rates, Ghana has a rate of 1.8 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Burkina Faso's 1.3. When evaluating organized crime, both countries have similar scores, but Burkina Faso shows higher risks in certain areas, such as arms trafficking (8.0) and resource crime (8.5). Overall, while there are some similarities in crime statistics, the overall safety perception and rankings indicate that tourists from Ghana may face more risks in Burkina Faso.