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Arrive Bamako; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Laico Hotel El Farouk or Similar
After breakfast, drive Djenne, Timbuktu's ancient sister city, lunch en route.
Overnight at Hotel Campement or Similar
Visit Djenne on its weekly market day, when Djenne is at its colorful best. Stroll around the market stalls, spread out before the magnificent Grand Mosque, which is the world's largest mud brick architecture and one of Unesco's World Heritage sites. In the afternoon, drive to Dogon Country.
Overnight at Kanaga Cheval Blanc or Similar
Visit Sangha, comprised of 10 distinct Dogon villages - some are traditional animist and others have converted to Islam. Descend the Bandiagara escarpment and visit the village Banani. You will see ancient Tellem cave dwellings in the cliff face; continue to the villages Ireli, Tireli, and Amani, site of a sanctuary for crocodiles which are sacred to the Dogan people.
Overnight at Kanaga Cheval Blanc or Similar
Depart Dogan country today, but first visit one final Dogon village: Songo, renowned for its rock paintings and circumcision grotto. Continue to Mopti, the Venice of Mali, nestle the Niger and the Bani rivers. Mopti city tour including the beautiful mosque, the fishing port and the bustling market. Enjoy a sunset sail on the Niger River in a traditional pirogue.
Overnight at Hotel Kanaga or Similar
After breakfast, depart Mopti and visit Terekongo, site of a sacred well inhabited by spirits of the Bobo people. Every morning a sacrificial chicken is offered to the spirits to assure the well-being of the village. Continue to Segou.
Overnight at Hotel Independence or Similar
Visit Segou, Mali's second largest city and former colonial capital; also visit Sekoro village, the "old Segou" and capital of the Bambara kingdom. See the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly. After lunch, return to Bamako.
Overnight at Laico Hotel El Farouk or Similar
Bamako city tour including a panoramic overview of the city from Point G. Visit the National Museum, the city market and the artisan's village, where you will see craftsmen at work, silversmiths, wsoodcarvers, weavers and leather workers. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Dakar. In Dakar, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Dakar.
Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar
After breakfast, city tour of Dakar including the colorful Kermel market. Afterwards, board the ferry for Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights will include a visit to the ethnographic museum, and a lecture by the curator on the history of the Island. In the afternoon, drive to Pink Lake.
Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar
Breakfast, then head out to the dunes (site of the Paris-Dakar Rally). Visit a village where the livelihood is salt-gathering. Continue to Saint Louis. Overnight in Saint Louis.
Overnight at La Residence or Similar
Excursion to the Parc Djoudj national bird sanctuary, another of Unesco's World Heritage sites, and of the richest in birds in the world. Enjoy a pirogue ride to better view the many species of cormorrants, pelicans, ducks, flamingos, various songbirds and more. You may also see crocodiles, boas, and wild boars. In the afternoon, visit old colonial Saint Louis city. Overnight in St. Louis.
Overnight at La Residence or Similar
Depart St. Louis via Touba, the holy city of Mouride Islamic brotherhood. Visit the beautiful giant mosque, 87 meters tall and visible for miles across the plain. Lunch in Thies, and continue to Saly beach resort. Overnight in Saly.
Overnight at Bougainvilleas or Similar
Relax on the beach, or enjoy one of the many optional activities available at the resort: surf boarding, jet skiing, horseback riding, etc./optional local village tour.
Overnight at Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga or Similar
Morning at leisure before departure home.
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