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Route: Bamako to Bamako
Length of Section: 14 Days
Comfort Zone: 2 out of 5 [what's this?]
Physical Rating: 3 out of 6 [what's this?]
Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary.
Vehicle: 4 wheel drive overland expedition vehicle, boats
Accommodation: Mainly campsites and hotels (100% camping, )
This is a wonderful short trip giving you a real taste for West Africa, its music and its people. Starting in Bamako we'll head to the remarkable Dogon country for a 3 day trek before an overnight boat trip takes us downstream to the incredible mud mosque of Djenne, probably the most photographed image of West Africa. We head to the banks of the Bani river to stay at an amazing eco campsite before making our way back to Bamako via the festival town of Segou. On our return to the capital we will enjoy a great night out and enjoy the buzzing Friday night atmosphere in the city which symbolises West African music.
what's included?
Days 1 - 14 Mali
- One day in Bamako, giving you the chance to take in the sites and acclimatise to West Africa
- Boat trip to local villages from Segou
- Excellent evening of wild Malian music in Bandiagara
- 2 nights / 3 day trek through the Dogon tribal region on the Bandiagara Escarpment staying in homestays in small Dogon villages
- Witness the masked dance and hear the rhythms of Dogon music
- Overnight pinasse journey from Mopti to Djenne
- Visit to the Djenne Monday market and vast mud mosque
- Horse drawn visit to Fulani village tours near Djenne
- Visit a stunning eco-campsite on the banks of the Bani river
- Enjoy an evening of dance from Ouassasso Bambaman masks
- Return to Bamako for a last blast of African sounds
- Drumming workshops & nightclubs of Bamako
what can I do on the way?
(Activities available at extra costs)
- Visit N'goron, a Somono fishing village
- City tour of Djenne
General Notes:
Because of the nature of this tour, the itinerary may well vary from that published. This trip will involve crossing remote areas with poor roads and there will be an element of discomfort. This is a tough but very rewarding trip.Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.
In West Africa Kitties will be paid locally in Euros and not USD.