World Expeditions - Active Adventures
13 days
A cultural mosaic of the West African desert to the fabled city of Timbuktu, once a major stop on the trans-Saharan route through Mali. This is a journey through exotic crossroads where influences from all of the Sahara and West Africa come together. Visit the colorful markets of Djenne and learn about the elaborate art of the Dogon people. The nomadic Tuareg, or "blue men of the desert" may be seen leading their camel caravans.
Departure Dates & Costs
Departure dates 2010
Dec 19 - 31, 2009
Jan 16 - 28, 2010
Feb 20 - Mar 4
Mar 20 - Apr 1
Apr 17 - 29
Jul 17 - 29
Aug 14 - 26
Sep 18 - 30
Oct 16 - 28
Nov 20 - Dec 2
Dec 18 - 30
Tour Cost: $ 2,790 CAD
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive BamakoDAY 2/4: To Bani River and the City of Fish, Mopti
DAY 5: To Dogon Country
DAYS 6/7: Trekking amongst the escarpment villages of Dogon Country
DAY 8: End trek and drive to Mopti
DAY 9: To Timbuktu
DAY 10: Timbuktu and Tuareg nomadic camp
DAY 11 To Homburi
DAY 12: To Segou
DAY 13: Return to Bamako where trip concludes