Overlanding in Burkina Faso - Mali and Senegal

Travellers and explorers alike have been inspired by tales of the fabled cities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. This is a demanding journey through the exotic crossroads of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal where influences from West Africa come together.

We discover the diverse cultures of this land - the Mossi in Burkina Faso, the dogon, the touareg, the bobo and Fulani in Mali and the wolof and Fulani in Senegal. The industrious farming and elaborate art of the Dogon people is revealed as we trek across the great sandstone escarpment of the Falaise de Bandiagara and the discovery of Gore Isle where slaves were taken to America in Senegal. To complete the cultural experience, we will visit the national museum and the big market in Dakar.

Price

From: USD2400 per person (20 days)

Price Includes

• Hotel accommodation, double occupancy
• Half board pension
• Attend all listed sites
• An experienced English speaking guide
• Taxes in the villages.

Price Excludes

• - International flight tickets fees - Mineral water (except the trekking days), and other drinks - Personal selling and tips, the insurance: repatriation, cancellation - Luggage loosing.

Day 1: Ouagadougou.

P.M.: Upon arrival at Ouagadougou airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Ouagadougou.

A.M.: Ouagadougou city Tour: the national museum, the market, the craft village etc. Lunch in town. P.M.: Visit a Mossi village, dinner and overnight in Ouagadougou.

Day 3: Ouagadougou – Bobo.

A.M.: Breakfast then drive to the second biggest city, sightseeing many villages. P.M: Upon arrival in Bobo, dinner and overnight there.

Day 4: Bobo - Dioulasso.

A.M.: Breakfast, tour of Bobo city: the museum, the market, the old district of Bobo etc. Lunch in Bobo. P.M.: Drive to visit the hippopotamus pool toward Banfora, drive back to Bobo late in the afternoon.

Day 5: Bobo – Mopti.

A.M.: Depart to cross the border of Mali and reach Mopti, the venice of Mali, sightseeing and lunch en route. P.M.: Upon arrival in mopti check into your hotel and stay overnight there.

Day 6: Mopti – Timbuktu.

A.M.: Early in the morning depart to Timbuktu via Douentzan, lunch en route. P.M.: Arrive Timbuktu and then visit the city: the mosque the old city, the explorers houses, the manuscripts etc. Lunch in Timbuktu. Camel ride to visit Tuareg camp. Dinner and overnight in Timbuktu.

Day 7: Timbuktu – Mopti.

A.M: Breakfast, drive back to Mopti; lunch en route. P.M.: Upon arrival in Mopti check into your hotel and overnight there.

Day 8: Mopti - Kona Mopti.

A.M.: Cruise in a traditional motorized pirogue named pinasse to Konna, a Fulani village located at 55 km from Mopti. This highlight will enable you to visit Fulani, Songhaï, bozo villages on the river shore. Have lunch in the pinasse.
P.M.: Once arrived in Konna, we are met by our driver and drive to Mopti, dinner and overnight in Mopti.

Day 9: Mopti - Dogon country

A.M.: Breakfast then Mopti city tour: the big mosque, the bustling market, the fishing port where pirogues are made etc…
P.M.: After lunch in Mopti drive to the fascinating Dogon country, stop in Songho, a Dogon village, reknown for its rock paintings and circumcision grotto. Dinner and overnight in Sangha.

Day 10: Dogon country – Djenne.

A.M.: This morning, we travel to Djenne, Mali architectural city; lunch in Sevare. P.M.: Upon arrival you will discover this city: the big mosque, the coranic schools etc, dinner and overnight in Djenne.

Day 11: Djenne – Ségou.

A.M.: Breakfast then visit Djenne on its weekly market day, have lunch in Djenne or stop and have lunch when driving Segou via San.
P.M.: Upon arrival in Segou, check into your hotel dinner and stay overnight there.

Day 12: Segou – Bamako.

A.M.: Segou city tour: the local brewery, the colonial Soudanese style houses, the old district of Segou named Sekoro. Dinner and overnight in Bamako.

Day 13: Bamako – Kita.

A.M.: Breakfast then Bamako city tour: the national museum the craft centre, the overview from Point G, the market. P.M.: After lunch drive to Kita, Malinke ethnic group city located at 120 Km from Bamako. Dinner and overnight in Kita.

Day 14: Kita – Kaye.

A.M.: Depart in the morning to Kayes, lunch en route. P.M.: Upon arrival, check into your hotel and overnight in your hotel.

Day 15: Kaye.

A.M.: Kayes city tour: the colonial buildings, the market…have lunch in town. P.M.: Drive to visit the waterfall of Felou, back to Kayes dinner and overnight in Kayes.

Day 16: Kaye – Matan.

A.M.: This morning you will be heading for Senegal, have lunch en route. P.M.: Upon arrival in Matan, a Senegalese city, check into your hotel and stay there overnight.

Day 17: Matan - Saint Louis.

A.M.: Breakfast then drive to Saint Louis, have a picnic lunch en route. P.M.: Upon arrival in Saint Louis, installation, dinner and overnight in your hotel.

Day 18: Saint Louis – Dakar.

A.M.: Breakfast then tour of the city and drive to Dakar; have lunch en route heading for Dakar. P.M.: Upon arrival, check into your hotel and stay overnight in your hotel.

Day 19: Dakar – Goree – Dakar.

A.M.: Depart in the morning to Island of Goree where slaves were regroupped and embarked to America. P.M.: Have lunch on this place and then return to dinner and stay overnight in Dakar.

Day 20: Dakar.

A.M.: Breakfast then tour of Dakar city: the museum, the market, the craft centre and have your lunch in town. P.M.: Transfer to the international airport for your home departure. End of your trip.

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