9 Days Tailor Made Mali Tour Package

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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Explore Timbuktu, once the city at the crossroads of West African trade in the 16th century. Ride a camel to a Tuareg camp to meet "the blue men of the desert" and see pirogues plying the Niger River in Mopti. View the Grand Mosque in Djenné, the largest mud building in the world, and learn about the fascinating cultures when you stop in Dogon and Bobo tribal villages.

Days 1 - 2
Fly overnight to Bamako and transfer to Hotel Salam.

Day 3
Arrive at Timbuktu, the city at the crossroads of West African trade routes in the 16th century, when salt was as valuable as gold. The camel caravans and the commerce led to the establishment of one of the oldest universities in West Africa. Visit the different mosques, the explorers' houses, the Museum, the Library, the bustling food market and the artisan market before embarking on a camel journey into the desert to a Tuareg camp to meet the nomadic "blue men of the desert." Enjoy an evening of traditional Tuareg dance and folklore.

Day 4
The next stop on your journey is Mopti, where pirogues (dugout canoes) transport people and goods to neighboring villages. Visit the port, the market and the mosque. This afternoon, take a sunset cruise on the Niger River to explore Bozo and Fulani villages.

Day 5
Drive to Djenné, one of Africa's oldest cities, to see the Great Mosque, the largest mud building in the world; the Koranic schools and the narrow streets decorated with Moroccan-designed windows and doors amid the Sudanese architecture.

Day 6
Travel to Songho to view famous cave and rock paintings. After lunch in Bandiagara, visit the traditional medicine center.

Day 7
A full day excursion to the cliffs takes you to the beautiful Dogon villages perched on the cliff sides. Driving down the cliffs from Sangha, enjoy a panoramic view over these villages, including Banani, Irelli, Amani and Tirelli. Explore the Dogon village of Sangha and experience their fascinating culture as expressed in the spectacular mask dance.

Day 8
A visit to the Bobo village of Kanga shows you the picturesque granaries that line the road while you continue to Segou, stopping at villages of the Bobo people (known for their masks and elaborate costumes) along the way.

Day 9
Visit Segou's colonial buildings, its port and authentic Bambara villages before arriving in Bamako and connecting with your onward flight this evening.