DATE LOCATION ACCOMMODATION
Day 01-Sun Bamako Grand Hotel
Day 02-Mon Mopti Hotel Kanaga
Day 03-Tue Niger River Basic Riverbank Camping
Day 04-Wed Niger River Basic Riverbank Camping
Day 05-Thu Timbuktu Hotel Hendrina Khan
Day 06-Fri Sahara Desert Tuareg Tribal Tent
Day 07-Sat Timbuktu Hotel Hendrina Kahn
Day 08-Sun Djenne Hotel Campement
Day 09 -Mon Segou Hotel Independance
Day 10-Thu Bamako Depart
INCLUDES RIVER TRIPS AND RIVERBANK CAMPING
Mali - Sample Itineray
NIGER RIVER ADVENTURE TOUR
Bamako - Mopti - Timbuktu - Sahara Desert - Djenne - Segou
Bamako - Mopti - Timbuktu - Sahara Desert - Djenne - Segou
Itinerary
Day 01 Sunday: Bamako
Arrive Bamako and transfer to the Grand Hotel where there will be a Pre tour briefing by your guide.
Day 02 Monday: Bamako - Mopti (640 km; ~7½hrs)
After breakfast, begin your African journey with a scenic drive through the heartland of Mali, to the port city of Mopti; sightseeing en route; overnight Hotel Kanaga.
Day 03 Tuesday: Mopti / Niger River
City tour of Mopti, sometimes called the Venice of Mali, because it is surrounded by the waters of the Niger and the Bani rivers: see the beautiful Sudanese-style Mosque, the Fishing Port, and the bustling local market; your boat crew will purchase supplies, and at mid-morning embark on your River Boat and begin sailing the Niger River to Timbuktu; overnight camping on the river bank. All meals are included.
NB: camping is no frills, sleeping on a ground mattress in a small tent; there are no campgrounds, so no running water, no latrines. Camping in Mali is not recommended for inexperienced campers.
Day 04 Wednesday: Niger River
Full day of sailing; visit Bozo fishermen's villages and nomadic Fulani camps along the way; you will also see Mali's varied bird life along the shore, and very likely see hippos in the river; meals and overnight camping on the riverbank.
Day 05 Thursday: Niger river - Timbuktu
Final day of sailing to take in the tranquil sights and sounds of the Niger River, and arrive in Timbuktu by day's end; transfer from the port to the Hotel Hendrina Khan
Day 06 Friday: Timbuktu / Sahara Desert
Visit the legendary city of Timbuktu, gateway to the Sahara Desert: see the Ancient Mosques and former universities, the Museum and the Ahmed Baba Institute's archives of ancient Islamic manuscripts, the Explorers 'Houses, and the Market which receives the azalaïs, the salt caravans from the desert — here, salt from the north was traded for gold and slaves from the south; in the afternoon, begin your own desert excursion by 4-wheel drive vehicle, and experience the vast majesty of the great Sahara Desert; visit a Tuareg camp; enjoy dinner and tea on the dunes, and overnight camping with your Tuareg hosts, the Princes of the Desert.
Day 07 Saturday: Sahara Desert - Timbuktu
Goodbye to your Tuareg hosts and return to Timbuktu; rest of the day at leisure to further explore this ancient city; optional Takamba (Tuareg dance) in the evening; overnight Hotel Hendrina Khan
Day 08 Sunday: Timbuktu - Djenne (660 km; ~7½hrs)
Depart Timbuktu; interesting drive across the Sahel ecosystem, and onward to Timbuktu's historic sister-city Djenne, one of Unesco's World Heritage sites; overnight in Hotel Campement.
Day 09 Monday: Djenne - Segou (335 km; ~4hrs)
Visit Djenne on its weekly Market Day, when Djenne is at its colourful best; see the magnificent Great Mosque, the largest mud brick architecture in the world, originally constructed in the XIIIth century; stroll through the narrow streets and alleys, and visit the tomb of the young girl sacrificed to appease the spirits; in the afternoon, onward drive to Segou; overnight at the Hotel Independance
Day 10 Tuesday: Segou - Bamako (235 km; ~3hrs)
Visit Segou, Mali's second largest city and former colonial administrative center; admire the beautiful Sudanese-style colonial architecture, visit the port and the pottery market; and onward to Bamako! en route, visit Sekoro village, former capital of the Bambara kingdom; see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly; Return to Bamako where our arrangements terminate or alternatively dmAFRICA can book accommodation and other services on your behalf
1 km ~ 0.6 mile; driving times are approximate, depending on local conditions and stops
dmAFRICA arrangements include:
• 6 nights hotel with double occupancy;
• 3 nights camping; travelers should bring sleeping bags
• 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)
• bottled mineral water is included with camping meals
• private ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle, with driver and fuel
• private river boat with outboard motor, fuel and crew to sail from Mopti to Timbuktu
• overnight Sahara Desert excursion to visit a Tuareg camp on the dunes
• experienced English-speaking guide throughout
• all hotel taxes and local tourism taxes
• all excursion and entry fees, as per tour program
dmAFRICA arrangements do not include:-
Mali visas; non-specified meals, drinks/bottled water; sleeping bags, optional Tuareg dance, tips and personal expenses.
As a guide only, the price for the above arrangements based on four persons travelling together in two double rooms, would be approximately €150 per person per day. An actual price will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Please note dmAFRICA arrangements are normally based on individual quotations with services provided to suit each person’s individual requirements and taste. For example, we are also able to arrange a similar tour to the above departing on different dates and with variable party sizes from two persons upwards
For a full itinerary and quotation contact: sales@dmAFRICA.com
Arrive Bamako and transfer to the Grand Hotel where there will be a Pre tour briefing by your guide.
Day 02 Monday: Bamako - Mopti (640 km; ~7½hrs)
After breakfast, begin your African journey with a scenic drive through the heartland of Mali, to the port city of Mopti; sightseeing en route; overnight Hotel Kanaga.
Day 03 Tuesday: Mopti / Niger River
City tour of Mopti, sometimes called the Venice of Mali, because it is surrounded by the waters of the Niger and the Bani rivers: see the beautiful Sudanese-style Mosque, the Fishing Port, and the bustling local market; your boat crew will purchase supplies, and at mid-morning embark on your River Boat and begin sailing the Niger River to Timbuktu; overnight camping on the river bank. All meals are included.
NB: camping is no frills, sleeping on a ground mattress in a small tent; there are no campgrounds, so no running water, no latrines. Camping in Mali is not recommended for inexperienced campers.
Day 04 Wednesday: Niger River
Full day of sailing; visit Bozo fishermen's villages and nomadic Fulani camps along the way; you will also see Mali's varied bird life along the shore, and very likely see hippos in the river; meals and overnight camping on the riverbank.
Day 05 Thursday: Niger river - Timbuktu
Final day of sailing to take in the tranquil sights and sounds of the Niger River, and arrive in Timbuktu by day's end; transfer from the port to the Hotel Hendrina Khan
Day 06 Friday: Timbuktu / Sahara Desert
Visit the legendary city of Timbuktu, gateway to the Sahara Desert: see the Ancient Mosques and former universities, the Museum and the Ahmed Baba Institute's archives of ancient Islamic manuscripts, the Explorers 'Houses, and the Market which receives the azalaïs, the salt caravans from the desert — here, salt from the north was traded for gold and slaves from the south; in the afternoon, begin your own desert excursion by 4-wheel drive vehicle, and experience the vast majesty of the great Sahara Desert; visit a Tuareg camp; enjoy dinner and tea on the dunes, and overnight camping with your Tuareg hosts, the Princes of the Desert.
Day 07 Saturday: Sahara Desert - Timbuktu
Goodbye to your Tuareg hosts and return to Timbuktu; rest of the day at leisure to further explore this ancient city; optional Takamba (Tuareg dance) in the evening; overnight Hotel Hendrina Khan
Day 08 Sunday: Timbuktu - Djenne (660 km; ~7½hrs)
Depart Timbuktu; interesting drive across the Sahel ecosystem, and onward to Timbuktu's historic sister-city Djenne, one of Unesco's World Heritage sites; overnight in Hotel Campement.
Day 09 Monday: Djenne - Segou (335 km; ~4hrs)
Visit Djenne on its weekly Market Day, when Djenne is at its colourful best; see the magnificent Great Mosque, the largest mud brick architecture in the world, originally constructed in the XIIIth century; stroll through the narrow streets and alleys, and visit the tomb of the young girl sacrificed to appease the spirits; in the afternoon, onward drive to Segou; overnight at the Hotel Independance
Day 10 Tuesday: Segou - Bamako (235 km; ~3hrs)
Visit Segou, Mali's second largest city and former colonial administrative center; admire the beautiful Sudanese-style colonial architecture, visit the port and the pottery market; and onward to Bamako! en route, visit Sekoro village, former capital of the Bambara kingdom; see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly; Return to Bamako where our arrangements terminate or alternatively dmAFRICA can book accommodation and other services on your behalf
1 km ~ 0.6 mile; driving times are approximate, depending on local conditions and stops
dmAFRICA arrangements include:
• 6 nights hotel with double occupancy;
• 3 nights camping; travelers should bring sleeping bags
• 8 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)
• bottled mineral water is included with camping meals
• private ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle, with driver and fuel
• private river boat with outboard motor, fuel and crew to sail from Mopti to Timbuktu
• overnight Sahara Desert excursion to visit a Tuareg camp on the dunes
• experienced English-speaking guide throughout
• all hotel taxes and local tourism taxes
• all excursion and entry fees, as per tour program
dmAFRICA arrangements do not include:-
Mali visas; non-specified meals, drinks/bottled water; sleeping bags, optional Tuareg dance, tips and personal expenses.
As a guide only, the price for the above arrangements based on four persons travelling together in two double rooms, would be approximately €150 per person per day. An actual price will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Please note dmAFRICA arrangements are normally based on individual quotations with services provided to suit each person’s individual requirements and taste. For example, we are also able to arrange a similar tour to the above departing on different dates and with variable party sizes from two persons upwards
For a full itinerary and quotation contact: sales@dmAFRICA.com