Timbuktu and the Dogons
Mali offers more highlights than any other country in West Africa.
Its dramatic and varied landscape includes the Niger River, winding its way through the country and the impressive Bandiagara Escarpment, home of the Dogon people. This area is best visited on foot.
The walking is moderate but it can be very hot. We also spend two full days exploring villages by pinasse (local river boat), take an optional camel ride into the vast Sahara Desert and visit the colonial town of Segou.
To crown it all, we visit the home to the Tuareg, Timbuktu; a city that has inspired so many travellers throughout the centuries.
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Price Includes |
(OE-10247-P) |
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Breakfasts |
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2 lunches |
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5 dinners |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Max Group Size |
15 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London
Day 2 - Arrive Bamako. Afternoon drive to the French colonial town of Segou
Day 3 - Visit Segou
Day 4 - Drive to Djenne and visit the colourful Monday market.
Day 5 - View mud brick mosque (outside only); free time to explore one of the oldest towns in West Africa
Day 6 - Drive to Mopti; continue to the Dogon country and visit Songho village.
Day 7 - Visit picturesque village of Teli with its rock paintings.
Day 8 - Visit traditional architecture in beautiful village of Niongono; drive to Sevare.
Day 9/10 - Board our local river boat; two full days exploring the Niger River.
Day 11 - Arrive Timbuktu.
Day 12 - Tour of this fabled town; optional camel safari into the Sahara.
Day 13 - Drive to Sevare.
Day 14 - Continue to Segou; more exploring.
Day 15 - Drive to Bamako; afternoon free for souvenir shopping in the many craft markets. Late evening depart for the airport.
Day 16 - Early morning flight to London. |
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Accommodation
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4 nights camping, 10 nights hotels
Comfortable Hotel, Lodge or Gite – twin rooms with en suite facilities, reliable electricity and water supply, good service and some added amenities.
Standard Hotel, Lodge or Gite – no-frills hotel, usually with twin rooms and en suite facilities. Service and amenities are generally adequate.
Full-service Camping – two person tents sometimes in a private or public campsite that contains a communal ablutions block and other amenities and sometimes in a wild camp with toilet tents and mess tent or dining equipment provided. All camp chores are done for you from erecting / dismantling of your tent, to cooking & washing up.
Participatory or Basic Camping – normally in two person tents, although sometimes fixed communal tents are used. Organised campsites if used may only have basic facilities. Wild camps may have no facilities provided. The group performs camp chores, although our staff gives advice and help.
On the camping nights igloo tents are used which the assistant team will usually pitch for you. However you are most welcome to assist if you wish.
Single Accommodation
A pre payable single supplement costs between £150 –185 depending upon itinerary, please ensure this is done at the time of booking. |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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