Major city · Burkina Faso
Léo
Visit Léo for a half‑day market stop; stay one night if you need a quiet base in Volta Delta.
Léo is a small town in the Volta Delta region, best known for its Saturday market and basic accommodation. It suits a brief stopover or a single night before heading to nearby wildlife sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (dry season, check)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, check)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Burkina Faso ↗Check your own government travel advice for Burkina Faso before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Burkina Faso ↗Entry is controlled by the national authorities; land borders and some regions may be closed, and no independent tourist route is documented here.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Léo17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Léo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Burkina Faso-wide
- SafetyLéo is a small, quiet town; the main risks are road travel after dark, summer heat and pickpockets in the Saturday market.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundBush taxis (TSR) from Ouagadougou cost ~2000 CFA; local walking or motorbike taxis within town.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Léo
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Léo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bush taxis (TSR) from Ouagadougou cost ~2000 CFA; local walking or motorbike taxis within town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nazinga Game Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round trip
Bush taxi from Léo, about 2 h (check)
Popular for wildlife viewing; plan early departure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel des Impots
3000 CFA per night, on main road before centre‑ville, right side
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 8,000–15,000 CFA excl. bed
- Mid
- 15,000–25,000 CFA excl. bed
- High
- 25,000 CFA+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Limited emergency services; ask your embassy for assistance.
- Market can be crowded on Saturdays; keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance112
Embassy
Check the nearest embassy or consulate for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ouagadougou → Léo, bush taxi: about 2000 CFA, ~4 h (check)
Say or show
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much does this cost? (combien ça coûte)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (où est le marché)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Léo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (dry season, check) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, check)
- 0 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel des Impots for a relaxed base before visiting Nazinga.
Sources
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