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The 12 Best Day Trips from Kaya

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Kaya, Burkina Faso, led by Ouagadougou, Pouytenga, Djibo. The closest is Kongoussi, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kaya at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ouagadougou94 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Pouytenga117 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Djibo127 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Kongoussi56 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Koupéla129 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Titao130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Aribinda129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Gourcy139 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yako128 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Zorgo106 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ziniaré61 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kombissiri117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kaya

  1. 1

    Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Kaya3 hr round trip

    Known for FESPACO.

    Also nearby: Saaba, Nioko I, Saonré.

  2. 2

    Pouytenga, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Kaya3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Djibo, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Kaya4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Kongoussi, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Kaya2 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Koupéla, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-east of Kaya4 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Titao, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Kaya4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Aribinda, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Kaya4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Gourcy, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Kaya4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yako, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of Kaya4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Zorgo, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Kaya3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ziniaré, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Kaya2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kombissiri, Burkina Faso

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Kaya3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kaya to Ouagadougou

A realistic pace for Ouagadougou, 94 km from Kaya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kaya
  2. 10:00Arrive in Ouagadougou (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15FESPACO
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ouagadougou
  6. 16:00Head back to Kaya
  7. 17:30Home in Kaya

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kaya?
The best day trips from Kaya are Ouagadougou, Pouytenga, Djibo, Kongoussi, Koupéla. The closest is Kongoussi, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kaya?
Kongoussi is the closest, 56 km north-west of Kaya, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Kaya for a day out?
Ouagadougou is the largest city in day-trip range, 94 km south-west of Kaya and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kaya?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gourcy at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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