Mali (Bamako, Mopti, Niger River, Mopti, Dogon, Dogon Country, Djenne, Segou, Sikasso)
You can’t miss this comprehensive tour of Mali! Highlights include a sunset sail on the Niger River, the ruins of Tata in Sikasso, and a visit to fascinating Dogon country beneath the Bandiagara cliffs.
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Day 1 Bamako, Mali
On arrival at Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in our private air conditioned vehicle. Once you have checked- in, your guide, who will be with you throughout your stay, will brief you on what to expect during your stay in Mali.
Meal(s) Included: No
Overnight at Azalai Grand Hotel or SimilarDay 2 Mopti/ Niger River
After breakfast, drive to Mopti; sightseeing en route; arrive in time to relax with a sunset sail on the Niger River
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Kanaga or SimilarDay 3 Mopti – Dogon
Morning tour of Mopti then travel to Mali’s fascinating Dogon country.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Kanaga Cheval Blanc or SimilarDay 4 Dogon Country
Visit Dogon villages along the Bandiagara escarpment; you will see many examples of the classic traditional Dogon architecture and contemporary fetishism; option to witness a traditional Dogon mask dance.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Kanaga Cheval Blanc or SimilarDay 5 Dogon Country
Continue exploring magnificent Dogon villages, and by day’s end, return up the escarpment to Sangha; overnight in Sangha. Optional spectacular Dogon Mask Dance.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Campement Hotel Sangha (Bandiagara) or SimilarDay 6 Dogon Country – Djenne
Depart Dogon country and drive to Djenne, ancient sister-city of Timbuktu; see the magnificent Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud brick architecture, one of Unesco’s World Heritage sites.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Campement or SimilarDay 7 Djenne – Segou
Djenne the pearl of the Niger delta: visit the Grande Mosque, the weekly market, artisans in their workshops, the Djenne Jeno archaeological site. Depart Djenne for Segou; en route, visit Terekongo, the sacred well of the Bobo people; visit Segou, Mali’s second largest city and former colonial administrative center
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Independence or SimilarDay 8 Segou – Sikasso
City tour of Segou, Mali’s colonial administrative center; also visit Sekoro, the “old Segou” and former capital of the Bambara kingdom; see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly; Drive to Sikasso for dinner and overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Hotel du Cinquantenaire or SimilarDay 9 Sikasso – Bamako
Sikasso city tour: see the ruins of the Tata, ancient palisade which encircles the city and for a time held off the French colonial army; visit the Mamelon, residence of the last king of Sikasso; also visit the market. Continue to Bamako for overnight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Azalai Grand Hotel or SimilarDay 10 Bamako – Depart
Bamako city tour: visit the National Museum, the city market, the artisans’ village; in the evening, transfer to the airport for your final departure.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Azalai Le Grand Hotel
One of the very first hotels build during the colonial era, Le Grand Hotel has always enjoyed hosting a variety of guests coming to Mali on business or on a cultural quest. They have always appreciated the comfort and location of this landmark hotel situated at the foot of the Presidential Palace of Koulouba and next to the historic railway station.
Learn MoreHotel Kanaga
With another fine location on the banks of the River Niger, the Hotel Kanaga in Mopti is one of the best hotels in Mali. Most of the 80 rooms are pleasantly decorated with local Malian handicrafts, offer good size bathrooms, air-conditioning and satellite TV. The hotel also has a swimming pool and restaurant, with the opportunity to dine outside if the weather is good. The Kanaga hotel is ideal both for travelers seeking maximum comfort and for the organization of incentive trips, seminars and professional meetings.
Learn MoreKanaga Cheval Blanc
Exclusive small hotel boutique with traditional architecture and sophisticated African design as well as International standing services. The white domes poking out of the desert like huge beehives are quite...
Learn MoreHotel Independence
Located in Segou, it's a hotel, with a restaurant, bar, pool, conference hall and a tropical garden.
Learn MoreHotel Du Cinquantenaire
A newly luxurious 4-star Hotel built in Sikasso, Hotel du Cinquantenaire is right at the entrance of the city from Bamako. The Hotel charmingly renders your stay pleasant in the South of Mali with its comforts and the quality of its services.
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- Departure Date: 09/20/2021
- Return Date: 09/29/2021
- Departure Date: 10/18/2021
- Return Date: 10/27/2021
- Departure Date: 11/15/2021
- Return Date: 11/24/2021
- Departure Date: 12/06/2021
- Return Date: 12/15/2021
- Departure Date: 01/06/2022
- Return Date: 01/15/2022
- Departure Date: 02/04/2022
- Return Date: 02/13/2022
- Departure Date: 03/10/2022
- Return Date: 03/19/2022
- Departure Date: 04/07/2022
- Return Date: 04/16/2022
- Departure Date: 05/13/2022
- Return Date: 05/22/2022
- Departure Date: 06/10/2022
- Return Date: 06/19/2022
- Departure Date: 07/07/2022
- Return Date: 07/16/2022
- Departure Date: 08/12/2022
- Return Date: 08/21/2022
Trip Includes:
- Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
- Round trip airport/hotel transfers
- Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Experienced tour guide
- Admission to listed sites and events
- Meals indicated