Sahel & Sea
Trip Details
- Duration: 16 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Africa
The tour starts in Bamako, straddling the banks of the Niger River. It is from here that African music first leapt from the bars and clubs of the bustling Malian capital to the stages of Paris and the world as a whole. Mali moves to its own unique beat and to this amazing sound track we will explore the ancient trading towns of Djenné and Timbuktu, as well as witness life on the Niger River. Explore on foot the unique culture and villages of the Dogon People. Walk with the elephants in Mole National Park and hang out with the sacred monkeys at Baobeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary. This trip showcases the music, the people and the cultural diversity that makes West Africa so special.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Bamako for Djenné - Mud Mosque
Day 2
Djenné - Market, Drive to Mopti
Days 3-4
Niger River Boat Trip to Timbuktu
Days 5-6
Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay
Days 7-10
Sévaré, Bandiagara & Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek
Day 11
Bandiagara Escarpment, Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou
Days 12-13
Cross into Ghana - Tamale, Mole National Park - Game Walk
Day 14
Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour
Day 15
Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market
Day 16
Transfer to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival