The Parc National d'Arli, Burkina Faso

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The Parc National d'Arli, in the southwest corner of Burkina Faso, was created in the 1950s in an attempt to stem the environmental effects of desertification and deforestation. Although Arli Park itself is rather small, it actually runs into two other reserves, Singou and Pama, creating a vast expanse of savanna crisscrossed by the impressive cliffs of Tambarga and Gobnangou. There's a smorgasbord of fauna to choose from - antelopes, baboons, gazelles, monkeys, warthogs, hippopotamus - but the real stars of the show are the elephants and lions. The lions are free-range, though, so nix the idea of a stroll around the park at dusk.

The park's main accommodation is an attractive lodge but they've got you over a bit of a barrel, money-wise. Alternatively, you can camp near the hotel or stay at the less expensive Chez Madame Bonazza in nearby Pama. This French-named, Italian-owned, West African location offers reasonable accomodation and a good nosh up.

If you're getting there under your own steam, take the Ouaga-Niamey highway 389 km (241mi) east to Kantchari, turn south toward Diapaga, and then southwest to the entrance to Arli Park. The leg from Daipaga to Arli is about a 130km (80mi) drive. Alternatively, you can catch the bus from Ouagadougou to Diapaga or Namounou, and then hitch to Arli.

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