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Timbuktu

Trip Name: TIMBUKTU & DOGON TRAILS

Trip Region: Africa
Trip Ref: TEMA
Duration: 16 days » Itinerary

Mali, once West Africa's greatest merchant empire, conjures up a spirit of adventure, of tiny villages and encounters with tribal peoples. Visit the fabled oasis of Timbuktu, then board a pinasse for a 3-day cruise down the Niger River to Mopti. Then do a 5-day foot safari into wild Dogon country and marvel at the medieval mud town of Djenne.

Dates & Prices 2008
from $2510.00CAD
departs January thru February and October thru December
*local payment 250EURO

Trip Style
Hotels 7 nights, campement 2 nights, wild camping 6 nights
Travel by chartered bus, 4WD vehicles, pinasse cruise, foot and local flight

Profile
A unique adventure visiting one of Africa's traditional tribes. Accommodation is basic. Walking in Dogon country is graded moderate (3-6 hours a day) in hot, arid conditions. Our cruise provides the chance to unwind, relax and enjoy the beautiful riverside scenery.
Group size average 12-16

Meals
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1	Join Bamako
Day 2	Morning tour of Bamako, drive to Segou
Day 3	In Segou, drive to Djenne
Day 4	In Djenne, drive to Sangha
Day 5-8	Trekking to Dogon Country
Day 9	Final day of trek, drive to Mopti
Day 10-11	Cruising to Timbuktu on the Niger River
Day 12	Arrive Timbuktu
Day 13	Explore Timbuktu
Day 14	4WD across the Sahel to Mopti
Day 15	Drive to Bamako
Day 16	Tour ends Bamako

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