Travel Guide Obiré

The Gan kingdom is a small kingdom west of Gaoua. Obiré is the capital and can visit the village of the supreme leader and the tombs of kings, his ancestors. Obiré is situated about 11 km from During, about km from Gaoua, on the N track, towards Banfora.The site is relatively organized with right of access (of the order of CFAF 1 500). During a visit, a hearing may be sought with the king, if it is not taken by other occupations. The hearing follows a certain protocol that the king's entourage enforces. Above all, always follow the instructions of his guide to offend any rule. Photo capture (normally free) can only be done after authorization is required. The Gan form another ethnic group belonging to the large Lobi family, a group recognizing central power. The visit of the royal site brings a different perspective than that of a village. It is possible to accumulate both.Several travellers and accompanying guides regret however that the ONTB does not better maintain this site, that the guides of Obiré are not better trained and some of them ask for gifts…