Mosque at Djenne, Mali
 
 

TIMBUKTU & THE DOGONS

Adult Group Holidays Moderate Culture Wilderness Mixed Activity

16 days from GBP2,269 to GBP2,729 including flights
Tripcode: AYD

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Countries Visited: Mali

The jewel in West Africa's crown: the Dogons, Timbuktu and the Niger River

Man wearing traditional mask in Mali

Mali offers more highlights than any other country in West Africa. Its dramatic and varied landscape includes the Niger River, winding its way through the country, and the impressive Bandiagara Escarpment, home of the Dogon people. We spend two full days exploring villages by pinasse (local river boat), take an optional camel ride into the vast Sahara Desert and visit the colonial town of Segou. To crown it all, we visit Timbuktu, the home of the Tuareg; a city that has inspired so many travellers through the centuries.

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TIMBUKTU & THE DOGONS
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Bamako. Afternoon drive to French colonial town of Segou.
Day 3
Visit Segou.
Day 4
Drive to Djenne and visit colourful Monday Market.
Day 5
View mud brick mosque (outside only); free time to explore Djenne, one of the oldest towns in West Africa.
Day 6
Drive to Mopti; continue to Dogon country and visit Songho village.
Day
7 - 8
Visit picturesque village of Teli with its rock paintings. Visit traditional architecture in the beautiful village of Niongono; drive to Sevare.
 
Day
9 - 10
Board our local river boat; two full days exploring Niger River.
 
Day 11
Arrive Timbuktu.
Day 12
Tour of this fabled town; optional camel safari into the Sahara.
Day 13
Drive to Sevare.
Day 14
Continue to Segou; more exploring.
Day 15
Drive to Bamako; afternoon free for souvenir shopping in the many craft markets. Late evening depart for the airport.
Day 16
Early morning flight to London.

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Mosque at Djenne, Mali
Man wearing traditional mask in Mali Tuaregs at Festival of the Desert Dogon village of Songo, Mali

Mosque at Djenne, Mali

 
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