Mali Dogon Discovery

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Bamako

Arrive in Bamako at any time.

Day 2 Segou (B)

Explore this amazing city's market, antiquary and artisans' village.

Day 3 Mopti (B)

Say goodbye to Segou with a visit to the port and a few more unique pottery markets, and then journey to Mopti, known as the Venice of Mali.

Day 4-5 Timbuktu (2B,L)

Discover the legendary city of Timbuktu, gateway to the Sahara Desert. Get acquainted with this captivating city with a tour of the magnificent mud-brick structures, ancient mosques, and intriguing markets. This evening, we camp among the amazing sand dunes of the Sahara.

Day 6 Mopti (B)

Return to Mopti and join the chaos of the bustling markets and mingle with the fascinating mix of Malian ethnic groups.

Day 7 Niger River/Mopti (B,L)

Sail on the third longest river in Africa and try to spot the large variety of indigenous birds & hippos. Visit some Bozo fishing villages and nomadic Fulani camps to see how life is lived along the river.

Day 8-9 Dogon Country (2B,2L,2D)

With its fascinating desert landscape, Dogon Country is considered to be one of the most extraordinary places on earth. Experience their unique village life and marvel at the ancient Tellem cave dwellings.

Day 10 Djenne (B,L)

Travel south to Timbuktu’s ancient sister city on the Niger, Djenne. Enjoy free time to explore the city.

Day 11 Djenne/Segou (B)

The atmosphere in the streets of Djenne transports you back to Medieval times. Explore the colourful market, where hundreds of traders sell their wares spread out in front of the world's largest mud brick architecture, the Djenne mosque.

Day 12 Sekoro/Sikasso (B)

Sekora is the former capital of the Bambara Kingdom. Visit the entrancing tomb of King Biton Coulibaly.

Day 13 Sikasso/Bamako (B)

Spend the day exploring the fascinating city of Sikasso. Don't miss a visit to the Mamelon, the Tata and the grotto of Misiri Koro, home of the protector spirits of the Mande people.

Day 14 Mande/Bamako (B)

Head into the Mandé Mountains and learn about the history of Sundiata Keita, the former king of the ancient Malian Empire. Visit the Fanfamba Grotto, the former meeting places of the village elders and the cave of Kamadians where a small sacred pool is used in the making of sacrifices to get wealth, better health and protection against evil.