Mali Kadi Tour

Day 1: Arrival – Bamako

Your international flight arrives today in Bamako be met and transferred to your hotel in town. Tour Orientation. Overnight at Hotel Mirabeau or similar

Meals included: None

Day 2: Bamako

Breakfast and city tour of Bamako includes the point of view on the city of Bamako, the National Museum, providing an excellent introduction to the ethnic diversity of the country, the big and pink markets, the dryers, etc.

Decide your night activities with your tour guide.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Bamako – Sikasso

Breakfast, 4-5 drive to discover the South of Mali, the green belt of Mali. Visit many villages on your way. Tour of Sikasso includes the remnants of Mamelon, the Cultural center for the tribe Senoufo, etc. Overnight at Hotel du Cinquantenaire or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Sikasso – San

Complete tour of Sikasso visiting the Missirikoro grotto and continue to Koutiala, the capital of white gold (cotton), continue to overnight in San. Time permitting visit the mosque of San and Terekungo. Overnight at Hotel Santoro or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: San – Dogon Country

Drive to fascinating Dogon country, points of interest the circumcision grotto in Songho, Niongonon and Sangha, etc.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Overnight at Campement Hotel Sangha

Day 6: Dogon Country

A full day in Dogon country: descend escarpment to visit Dogon typical villages on the edge of the cliff, a Dogon masque dance will be organized before you depart to overnight in Bandiagara. Overnight at Hotel La Falaise.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7: Dogon country – Mopti

Drive to Mopti and time permitting city tour of Mopti and overnight

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Mopti – Djenné

This morning you travel from Mopti to Mali's architectural jewel, Djenné, on its weekly market day visit Djenné when it is at its colorful best; see the magnificent Grand Mosque, the largest mud-brick architecture in the world and one of Unesco's World Heritage sites, visit the museum and wander through the narrow streets of Djenné discovering this architectural city...

Overnight at Hotel Djeno Djenne

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Djenné – Ségou

Following breakfast, approx 4-5 hour drive to visit the Bambara Kingdom Ségou. Highlight: Pottery market, the mud clothes fabric center, see women preparing local beer, continue to Sékoro and learn the history of the Kingdom, see the tomb of the first King, Biton Coulibaly, and the mosque that no one knows who built. After visits stay overnight in Ségou. Hotel Auberge Segou or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Segou - Bamako – Depart

Drive back to Bamako. You are transferred to the airport in time for your flight back home.

Tour Price Includes:

Round trip airport to hotel transfers, Accommodations in the properties listed or similar, Tours in private vehicle, Experienced English/French-speaking guides, Admissions to all listed sites and activities, Luggage transfer, Meals indicated.

Tour Price Does Not Include:

International airfare to Mali, travel insurance, meals not listed, personal items such as telephone, laundry and visa fees, gratuity to drivers and guides.