Nomadic West Africa - Overland Trip
5 weeks: Dakar to Accra or v.v. (DR4CC-NWA)
A comprehensive trip through countries with poor tourist infrastructure. Perfect for travellers wanting to understand the cultures, music and way of life of West Africa. Treks, river journeys, tribal visits, nightclubs, this is not a tourist journey. Expect the unexpected, a flexible and changing itinerary to suit the adventurer with some great R&R on the beaches of Ghana.General Notes
Because of the nature of this tour, the itinerary WILL vary from that published. This trip will involve crossing remote areas and there will be an element of discomfort. This is a tough but very rewarding trip.Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.Activities available at extra costs- Canoe trip in Atlantic mangroves
- Ride camels with Tuareg nomads at Timbuktu
- Visit the sacred fish pond or the hippo lake near Bobo
- Experience the music and nightclubs of Ouagadougou
- Canoe trip in Atlantic mangroves
- Ride camels with Tuareg nomads at Timbuktu
- Visit the sacred fish pond or the hippo lake near Bobo
- Experience the music and nightclubs of Ouagadougou
Accommodation
Basic campsites, some wildcamps, small hostel/hotel.
Itineraries
Week 1:Senegal: Day to explore Dakar and the atmospheric Island of Gorée, the old slave centre of Senegal
Senegal: 2 night stop at the mangrove swamps at Djiffer
Week 2:Senegal & Mali: 4 or 5 day overland trip on rough roads and wildcamps through Senegal to Bamako
Senegal & Mali: 2 or 3 night break in Bamako, the music capital of West Africa
Senegal & Mali: Trace the footsteps of explorers up the Niger River basin up to Timbuktu
Week 3:Mali & Niger River: 2 night stay and guided tour of Timbuktu
Mali & Niger River: 3 day Niger River motorised canoe trip to Mopti via Ali Farka Toure's village of Niafounke
Mali & Niger River: Visit to the Djenne Monday market & vast mud mosque
Week 4:Mali & Burkina Faso: 2 day trek through the Dogon tribal region on the Bandiagara Escarpment
Mali & Burkina Faso: Witness the masked dance and hear the rhythms of the Dogon music
Mali & Burkina Faso: Overland to and 2 nights stay at, Bobo Dioulasso and Ouagadougou
Week 5:Ghana: Big game time in the excellent wildlife area of Mole NP, elephants love it here
Ghana: Overland journey via the Ashanti capital of Kumasi to the Gold Coast
Ghana: Roam the beaches of the Gold Coast and listen to the African rhythms in Big Millie's Back Yard
Ghana: Explore the Ghanaian slaving forts at Elmina Beach
Ghana: Give a helping hand at Brenu School community project
Last updated: 5th February 2008
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