Discover Mali

Day 1: Bamako, Mali

Arrive Bamako; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: No

Overnight at Hotel Mande or Similar

Day 2: Bamako/ Mopti

After a short tour of Bamako leave Bamako behind and drive to Mopti stopping en route at points of interest arriving late afternoon. Overnight in Mopti.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Ambedjele or Similar

Day 3: Mopti

Explore this city which has a fascinating mix of Malian cultures: Bambara, Bobo, Bozo, Dogon, Fulani, Tuareg, Songhaï and Hausa): visit the beautiful mosque, the fishing port and the bustling market, where you can shop for gold or silver jewelry, Tuareg leatherwork, or Fulani blankets of cotton or wool. This evening enjoy a sunset sail on the Niger river in a traditional Pinasse. Overnight in Mopti.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Ambedjele or Similar

Day 4: Mopti / Djenne/ Dogon Country

Travel to Djenne where you will see the magnificent Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud brick structure, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue on to Dogon Country; visit the Dogon village Songo; see its world-renowned rock paintings, circumcision grotto and steep cliff dwellings; Overnight in Sangha.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Campement or Similar

Day 5: Dogon/ Segou

After breakfast, drive to Segou, Mali’s second largest city and former colonial capital. This drive takes you through varying rural villages where you can observe the traditional way of life. En route you will have the opportunity to stop and visit places of interest. Overnight in Segou.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Esplanade or Similar

Day 6: Segou/ Bamako/ Depart

You may spend the morning exploring the city of Segou before returning to Bamako or you may return to Bamako early morning. You will have a day-room to relax before you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast