Day 1. ARRIVAL IN BAMAKO.
On regulary scheduled flight (commercial airline). Transfer from airport to town and overnight in grand hotel****.
Day 2. BAMAKO-SÉGOU (235 KM)
In the morning we will visit the city of Bamako, which combines an interesting mix of the colonial buildings and colourful street markets that characterise West Africa. Visit to the museum and the market. Lunch and departure for Ségou. On the way we will visit Segoukoro, a village located on the banks of the charm over the centuries and was, for long periods of its history, the chosen residence of the Bambara emperors. Overnight in hotel Auberge *.
Day 3. SÉGOU-MOPTI (420 KM)
Departure in the morning towards Mopti (often called the Venice of Mali due to its many waterways). The route takes us through a wild landscape dotted with giant baobab trees and thorny bushes. Brief stop to admire the San Mosque and several Bambara and Bobo villages. Arrival mid- afternoon and trip on a pinasse (traditional covered boat with outboard motor) to see riverside Bozo fishing villages and Peul livestock farms. Overnight in hotel kanaga***.
Day 4. MOPTI-DJENNÉ- MOPTI (260 KM)
Departure in the morning towards the weekly market at Djenné, a perfect opportunity to witness the wide variety of ethnic groups who live along the Niger River valley. This is also a good time to admire the region's adobe constructions and various other remarkable forms of the so-called Sudanese in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel kanaga***.
Day 5. MOPTI
The morning will be spent exploring canal-laced Mopti. This spectacular river port, set against the backdrop of majestic red mud-brick Sudanese buildings, evokes the memory of the glorious 14th and 15th century Mandingo empires, famous for their thriving trade between Timbuktu and Djenné. Visit the old Taikiri neighbourhood, the Sougouni market and the afternoon, we will visit the craft market and stop off in a typical Bozo bar to observe the bustling life of the river port. Overnight in hotel kanaga***.
Day 6. MOPTI-DOGON COUNTRY (130 km)
Departure in the mornig to the Bandiagara Escarpment. Visit to the village of Songo and its sacred cave paintings. In the afternoon, we will visit the village of Sangha. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7. DOGON COUNTRY-MOTI (170 KM)
Early morning departure towards the cliff in order to embark on short walking excursion around some of the villages built into the escarpment. You will be given the opportunity to appreciate the enormous skill of the Dogon peoples and their vibrant artistic expressions: masks, ritual figures and carved doors. Departure in the afternoon towards Mopti. Overnight in hotel.
Days 8. MOPTI- BOBO, BURKINA FASO (475 km)
Morning departure. En route we Hill visit Mossi and Bobo villages. After passing the Burkina Faso border controls, we arrive at Bobo Dioulasso, the renowned musical city of West Africa with its characteristic tree-lined avenues. Overnight in hotel Auberge***.
Day 9. BOBO-BANFORA (85 km)
In the morning, we visit the old neighbourhood of Faraka, the Dioulasoba Mosque, the town market and crafts stall. After lunch, departure for Banfora, visiting typical villages of the region and admiring the spectacular domeshaped rock formations, which have been gently molded over time by the wind. Overnight in hotel canne a sucre**.
Day 10. BANFORA-LOBI COUNTRY-BAMFORA (400km)
Early mornig departure for Lobi country. Visit to a typical Gan village with Sukalas (fortified, castle-like houses of the Lobi people) and resident gold seekers. Picnic Lunch, visit to the Gaoua Ethnic Museum and the colourful Loropeni market. Return to Banfora in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel hallah**.
Day 11. BANFORA-SIKASSO (186km)
Departure for the Senufo region. En route we visit a number of villages, plantations and a green tea factory. In the afternoon, we explore the sacred rocks of Misirikor. Overnight in hotel zanga*.
Day 12. SIKASSO-BAMAKO (397 km)
Departure towards the Malian capital, stopping to tour a traditional Senoufo blacksmith village. Arrival in the afternoon and overnight in grand hotel.
Day 13. BAMAKO-DEPARTURE
Free day to relax or shop for last-minute souvenirs. Evening transfer to the airport.