Mali & Burkina Faso
12 days - from $3850
Immerse yourself in mythic towns and unique, lively cultures
Mali and Burkina Faso offer timeless adventure – rich in distinct cultures, music and landscapes, a journey through these fabled lands is like no other. The beats and roots of blues, jazz and everything that followed infuse this place, from jumping Bobo-Dioulasso to the rustic villages of the Dogon. Experience local life through traditional dance, local architecture and friendly people set on showing you a good time. Wander the jumble of streets in legendary Djenné and see the amazing Grand Mosque – the largest mud-built edifice in the world. Meeting, amongst others, the Dogon people is one of those rare experiences that will have you rejoicing at the world’s diversity, while vibrant markets will keep you similarly enthralled from back country to backstreet.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pays Dogon
- The Dogon Masked Dance Ceremony's dancers on stilts
- Bobo Dioulasso's music
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Included:
Experienced English-speaking local leader, local guides, arrival and departure airport transfers, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included:
International flights, airport taxes or any other departure taxes, visas, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 7 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 19 Oct 11
Valid From: 06 Jan 12
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Bamako to Ouagadougou
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Bamako2: Ségou - Niamana (Mali Initiative Project) - Local Homestay3: Djenné4: Djenné - Dogon Village5: Dogon Country - Trekking6: Mopti7-8: Bobo-Dioulasso9: Banfora10-11: Gaoua - Ouagadougou12: Ouagadougou
Included:
Experienced English-speaking local leader, local guides, arrival and departure airport transfers, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included:
International flights, airport taxes or any other departure taxes, visas, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 6 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 07 Feb 12
Valid From: 06 Jan 12
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Bamako to Ouagadougou
Trip Reference: PFMB