Explore Mali

Culture and History tour in Nouakchott

Tour Price : from 1000 Euros Duration : 8 days Languages: English, French, Italian, Arabic

Explore Mali 8 Days/7 nights Validity: all the year ITINERARY

Day 1 Saturday Arrival in Bamako, Mali International flight arrives in Bamako in the evening; airport to hotel transfer; overnight in Bamako (Grand Hotel, or similar)

Day 2 Sunday Bamako - Mopti (640 km) (B) After breakfast, 7-hour drive to Mopti, with sightseeing en route; arrive in time to enjoy a sunset stroll along the banks of the Niger River; overnight in Mopti (Hotel Kanaga, or similar)

Day 3 Monday Mopti - Djenne (130 km) - Mopti (B) Day-trip to Djenne, ancient sister-city of Timbuktu, on its colorful weekly market day; see the magnificent Great Mosque, the world's largest mud brick architecture, one of Unesco's World Heritage sites; overnight in Mopti (Hotel Kanaga, or similar)

Day 4 Tuesday Mopti - Dogon country (120 km) (B,L,D) Drive to Mali's fascinating Dogon country; visit Songo village, renowned for its circumcision grotto with rock paintings; walking tour of Sangha, where you will see many examples of the classic traditional Dogon architecture and contemporary fetishism; option to witness a traditional Dogon mask dance; overnight in Sangha (Hotel Campement Guina, or similar)

Day 5 Wednesday Dogon country - Mopti / Niger River (120 km) (B,L) Visit Dogon villages along the Bandiagara escarpment; in the afternoon, return drive to Mopti, arriving in time to enjoy a relaxing sunset sail on the Niger River; overnight in Mopti (Hotel Kanaga, or similar)

Day 6 Thursday Mopti - Segou (405 km) (B) City tour of Mopti, the Venice of Mali, on its weekly market day: see the beautiful Sudanese-style mosque, the fishing port, and the bustling local market; at mid-morning, 4-hour drive to Segou; overnight in Segou (Hotel Independance, or similar)

Day 7 Friday Segou - Bamako (235 km) (B) City tour of Segou, Mali's colonial administrative center; also visit Sekoro village, the "old Segou" and former capital of the Bambara kingdom; see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly; 3-hour return drive to Bamako; overnight in Bamako (Grand Hotel, or similar)

Day 8 Saturday Bamako - final departure (B) Bamako city tour: visit the National Museum, the city market, the artisans' village, the fetish market for traditional medicine; in the evening, transfer to the airport for your final departure. Our price includes: • 7 nights hotels, double occupancy, with breakfast (B) • day-room in Bamako on

Day 9 • two lunches (L) and one dinner (D) in Dogon villages, excluding drinks • private ground transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, with driver • sunset sail on the Niger River • experienced English-speaking guide throughout • airport transfers upon arrival and departure in Bamako • all hotel taxes and local tourism taxes • all touring, excursion and village entry fees, as per tour program NOT include: Air ticket Entry visas Vaccination Non-specified meals Drinks/bottled water Optional Dogon mask dance Personal expenses Tips Any other unspecified costs.

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