Mali - Festival on the Niger - Overland Trip

3 weeks: Bamako to Accra (KU-AFWA7)

Soak up the atmosphere at Mali’s Festival on the Niger – with music, dancing and storytelling – it is an event in the West African calendar not to be missed. From the bustling Malian capital of Bamako, we head to Djenné, home to the famous mud mosque and Monday market. We witness life on the Niger River as we travel between Mopti and the ancient trading town, and mysterious and fabled Timbuktu. We explore the unique culture and villages of the Dogon people on an overnight trek, gaining an insight into their life and old traditions. Then it is time to move to the beat of Mali at the Festival on the Niger in Segou, capital of the ancient Bambara kingdom. And as we continue on to Ghana, we walk with the elephants in Mole National Park and see the sacred monkeys at Baobeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Countries Visited: Mali - Burkina Faso - Ghana

Age Guide: 18-55

Maximum Group Size: 12

Highlights

Mali

Bamako, Djenné Monday Market and Mud Mosque, Mopti, Niger River Boat Trip, Ali Farka Toure\'s Village of Niafounke, Timbuktu Tour, Dogon Country Trek & Mask Dance , Segou - Festival on the River

Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

Ghana

Mole National Park , Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary & Ecotourism Site, Kumasi

Kitty Notes

What is included?

Fully Escorted Tour - Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver, Local Guides

All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary

All Meals Whilst Camping

National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees

All Tolls and Taxes

Festival on the Niger