Day 1: (Thursday) Arrival Bamako, Mali
International flight arrives in Bamako, Mali. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Bamako. Overnight at Grand Hotel or Similar 4 star.
Day 2: (Friday) Bamako
After breakfast City tour of this capital city. Bamako is situated on the Niger, one of Africa’s great rivers which flow through Mali. Another highlight of your tour is the Grand Marche, or ‘Great Market’, where you can spend hours exploring the hundreds of stalls. From carvings and cassettes, to fabrics, beads, brass and gold, the variety of goods is staggering. One area of the market is devoted entirely to traditional African medicines. Here you’ll find the freshly shrunken heads of birds, monkeys and crocodiles along with lizard skins and other gruesome treatments. Overnight at Grand Hotel or Similar. Includes: (B, D).
Day 3: Saturday Timbuktu
This morning take an early flight to legendary Timbuktu. Located near the River Niger, and at the terminus of the great trans-Saharan caravan route, Wander the dusty streets of Timbuktu, admiring such magnificent mud-brick structures as the Djinguiraiber Mosque, the Mosque of Sankore, and the Palace of Bouctou. See the houses of the various 19th century European explorers who used Timbuktu as a base. Or go out to the Desert to see Tuaregs. Overnight in Timbuktu. Overnight at Hotel Colombe or Hendrina Khan or Similar. Includes: (B, D).
Day 4: (Sunday) Mopti
This morning, fly to Mopti. Mopti city tour (you will see the fascinating mix of Malian cultures: Bambara, Bobo, Bozo, Dogon, Fulani, Tuareg, Songhaï and Hausa): visit the beautiful mosque, the fishing port and the bustling market. Take a Sunset River cruise on the Bani River and Niger river. Overnight in Mopti. Hotel Ambedjele or Similar. Includes: (B, D).
Day 5: (Monday) Djenne
This morning travel from Mopti to Mali’s architectural jewel, Djenne. Visit Djenne’s colorful and bustling market. Overnight in Djenne. Overnight at Hotel Campement or Similar. Includes: (B, D).
Day 6: (Tuesday) Djenne/Dogon
Travel to Dogon Country which is Built up high on the narrow ledges of the cliffs are the villages of the Dogon people. This is such a unique place that the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage site. Overnight in Dogon Village. Overnight at Hotel Campement. Includes: (B, D).
Day 7: (Wednesday) Dogon / Segou / Bamako / Depart
After breakfast, drive to Segou, Mali’s second largest city and former Bambara kingdom capital city. This drive takes you through a few interesting villages where you can observe the traditional ways of life. Briefly explore Segou before continuing to Bamako where you will relax and refresh before it is time to transfer to the airport for your ongoing flight. Includes: (B).
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 06 nights’ accommodation
- Day-room in Bamako on day 07
- Meals: (B, L, D)
- Private ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle, with driver
Camel ride on the sand dunes
- Experienced English-speaking guide throughout
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure in Bamako.
- All hotel taxes and local tourism taxes, all site visits and entry fees
- Domestic flights
- River cruise on the Bani River and Niger river.
Price Excludes:
- International flight to Mali
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Gratuities.
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Africa
Mali
Local Culture
Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
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