| Duration: | 2 Day(s) - 1 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Day 1: Bamako – Ségou
Depart Bamako early in the morning for Ségou, one of Mali’s largest cities and a former colonial administrative center, located approximately 240 km away. Begin your visit in Sékoro Village, the former capital of the Bambara Kingdom, where you will see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly and other ancient mosques.
Admire the beautiful Sudanese-style colonial architecture and visit women preparing local beer, traditional weavers, and other artisans. See and experience how traditional mud cloth is made.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon cruise in a traditional pinasse on the Niger River to Kalabougou, a Bambara village known for its pottery. You may see women shaping and firing their pottery. Overnight in Ségou at Auberge Ségou.
Meals included: None
Day 2: Ségou – Bamako
After breakfast, return to Bamako to explore the capital city, situated along the Niger River. Mali is home to many tribal communities, each with its own vibrant styles of clothing and jewelry. There is no better place to experience this colorful diversity than in the streets and markets of the capital.
At the city’s craft bazaar, you will see sculptors, weavers, leatherworkers, jewelers, and metalworkers exhibiting their wares and demonstrating their skills.
One section of the market is devoted entirely to traditional African medicine, where you will find dried animal parts, herbs, and other traditional remedies. Later, visit the National Museum, which provides an excellent introduction to the country’s ethnic diversity. If time permits, visit Bamako’s recycling market, where local artisans transform scrap metal into useful products.
Meal included: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Accommodation in the listed property in Ségou or similar; transportation in a private vehicle; river cruise; trained English-speaking tour guide; admission to all listed sites; and breakfast in Ségou.
Tour Does Not Include:
International airfare to Mali; travel insurance; visa fees; meals not listed; and gratuities for the driver and guide.
