The rock steps
Running water.
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Karfiguéla Falls, also called the Banfora Cascades, are a series of waterfalls on the Comoé River in south-west Burkina Faso. They lie about 12 km north-west of Banfora and take their name from the village of Karfiguéla. They are among the most visited sites in the country. The Comoé River feeds the falls, its water tumbling over wide rock steps, and the flow peaks in the rainy season from June to September, when the sound carries hundreds of metres. The only strict rule on site is that no one may stay overnight. You see flat pink and grey sandstone with water pouring over it in many small falls, gathering in brown pools after rain. Higher up, a taller fall drops between dark rocks and green trees. From the edge a wide view spreads over the green Karfiguéla plain and its sugar-cane fields. They are about 12 km from Banfora in a straight line, and the Domes of Fabédougou about 2 km away. The rocks are slippery, so wear suitable shoes and take care if you swim. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to the whole of Burkina Faso, so read the current advice before any planning.
Running water.
Among trees.
Green fields.
Near Karfiguéla, north-west of Banfora, Burkina Faso
In the rains, June to September.
Yes, the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the whole country.
