Discover Mali 8-days
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Day 1: Bamako, Mali
Arrive Bamako, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Today’s activities will be determined based on your arrival time. You may relax and unwind or start the tour of Bamako and vicinity.
Overnight at Le Grand Hotel
Day 2: Bamako – Segou – Djenne
After breakfast, drive to Djenne. En-route stop in Ségou, visit the port, the traditional weavers and other artisans Visit Sekoro, the former capital of the Bambara Kingdom and pass by the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly. Continue to Djenne for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Camp Djenne
Day 3: Djenne – Mopti
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud brick structure, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon drive to Mopti. In the evening enjoy a sunset sail on the Niger River in a traditional Pinasse.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kanaga
Day 4: Mopti – Dogon Country
After breakfast, drive to Mali’s fascinating Dogon country. Visit the Dogon village Songo, renowned for its rock paintings and circumcision grotto.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight at Sangha Hotel
Day 5: Dogon Country
After breakfast, visit the village of Banani then continue to the villages of Ireli and Amani, site of a sanctuary for crocodiles which are sacred to the Dogon people. Visit the villages on the edge of the Bandiagara Cliff. Continue to Bandiagara for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight at La Falaise
Day 6: Dogon – Segou
After breakfast, drive to Segou. En route visit Terekongo village, site of a sacred well. Arrive in Ségou for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Independence
Day 7: Segou – Bamako
This morning complete your tour of Segou before returning to Bamako.
Arrive in Bamako early afternoon. You may begin the city tour before checking into your hotel.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Le Grand Hotel
Day 8: Bamako/ Depart
After breakfast, morning tour of Bamako: start at Point G which provides a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the National Museum, and the Central Market. Together with your driver and guide decide on your final activities and excursions before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
2019 Tour Dates
- October 7 – 14
- November 11 – 18
- December 9 – 16
SERVICES INCLUDE
- Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure
- Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Experienced tour guide
- Admission to all listed sites
- Meals listed
SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE
- Flights
- Cost of visa
- Meals not listed
- Travel Insurance
- Tips to driver and guide
- Personal items such as laundry, internet and telephone
