The rock columns
Reddish brown.
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The Sindou Peaks, or Sindou Needles, are a sandstone formation with steep, heavily eroded walls in south-west Burkina Faso. They rise to 415 metres, making them the second highest point in the country by altitude. They are one of Burkina Faso's most popular tourist sights, with a strange look like a city of rock towers. The formation lies a few hundred metres east of the town of Sindou and about 40 km west of Banfora, in Léraba Province. A nature reserve of the same name protects it, as its range of habitats makes it important for biodiversity. The peaks hold a place in local traditions. You see long rows of reddish-brown rock columns and needles carved by wind and rain into strange shapes. From the air they look like a maze of rock among green trees. Walking trails climb from a car park south of the peaks to lookout points on top, with views over the plain. They are about 43 km from Banfora in a straight line. Take a local guide for the trails, carry water and wear shoes that grip the rock. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to the whole of Burkina Faso, so read the current advice before any planning.
Reddish brown.
On top.
Among trees.
East of Sindou town, Léraba Province, Burkina Faso
It is best, as the paths among the rocks branch a lot.
Yes, the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the whole country.