Mali & Burkina II
Feb 18th, 2024 – Feb 25th, 2024
8 days · 7 nights
Wander Expeditions
5+ years group traveling
Itinerary
Day 1: Ouagadougou – Bobo Dioulasso.
We have a stopover to Bazoulé to visit the sacred crocodile’s lake. In Bobo we will make a city tour going through the visit of the Mud mosque, Senoufo’s museum or music museum and the old neighborhood of Dioulassoba.
Overnight in Bobo Dioulasso.
Day 2: day: Bobo – Banfora .
Departure to Banfora to visit Sindou’s Peak, the domes of Fabedougou and Karfiguela’s waterfall in the afternoon.
Overnight in Banfora.
Day 3: Banfora - Bobo – Sikasso.
We depart from Banfora to Sikasso. We will have a long journey to cross the Mali’s border.
Overnight in Sikasso.
Day 4: Sikasso – San - Djenne.
Departure from Sikasso to Djenne with a spotover at San for a visit at the mosque.
In Djenne we will have a city visiting the famous old mosque, djenepo’s place.
Overnight in Djenne.
Day 5: Djenne – Mopti (The venise of Mali).
In Mopti we'll take a pirogue ride on the River Niger and its confluence, the River Bani. Visit to the town and fishing port.
Communion with cohabiting ethnic groups such as the Touaregs, Songhaï, Bambara and even Mossi coming from Burkina Faso.
Overnight in Mopti.
Day 6: Mopti – Segou.
Departure from Mopti to Segou,the former colonial capital of Mali, with its interesting mix of traditional and colonial architecture. After reaching the city of Segou, we will go to Segoukoro, capital of the ancient Bambara Empire where we will visit the king and his family. Explore the small town with a couple of interesting adobe buildings and an introduction to Bambara culture and traditions. City tour to admire French colonial heritage buildings designed in Sudanese style.
Overnight in Segou.
Day 7: Segou – Bamako – Sibi - Bamako.
Departure to Siby crossing Bamako. Insight view of the Mandingo’s life, Excursion through the rocks, Arch of Kamadjan, Consultation cellar, Organize the Sacrifice of the hunter to the Mandingan Gods. We also will have a short city tour, doing Market tours for shopping
Overnight in Bamako.
Day 8: Fly out.
After breakfast, the worst moment of every Expedition: we say goodbye. The Expedition is finished and we fly out.
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