We begin in the capital of Mali, Bamako for the start of our grand African tour. We’ll be heading to Segoukoro, former capital of the Bambara Kingdom, where we’ll meet the village chief. When we’ve had our fill, we’ll sail down the Niger river until we arrive at Segou. From here, we visit Djenne, the so-called ‘capital of mud’. If you don’t think that sounds impressive, just wait until you see the Great Mosque, the world’s largest mud structure and a UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll then head back to Bamako and cross a river to our own private island to camp out in the wild outdoors of Africa.
After this, we’ve got a real treat for you. We’ll be heading out into Mandinka country, home to local tribes who keep their native cultures alive. There we’ll be taking in the gorgeous views and watching local cultural practices, like a sacred mask ceremony in which village elders scare away bad spirits to welcome in the good. We then board our flights and head to the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, where we’ll explore the surrounding beautiful natural scenery and visiting one of the most artistically stunning villages in Africa before finally seeing out the tour with a farewell party in the marquis and open-air bars beloved by local Burkinabe.
This Mali and Burkina Faso tour can be combined with our Algeria tour and Mauritania Iron Ore Train tour. Make the most out of your visit to Africa and combine all tours!
We will have our own 4WD cars and will stay in camping sites in places where accommodation isn’t readily available. This trip involves a fair bit of camping and might not be as comfortable as our other trips, but it is sure to offer an off-the-beaten-path experience. We will be staying in accommodation we vouch for with extraordinary people.
Due to the logistical and infrastructural limitations that come with a trip to Mali and Burkina Faso, this trip is capped at 12 participants with priority being given to people booking both countries.
YPT keeps fully up to date with the security situation in both countries, as with many of our tours this itinerary is subject to change depending on the situation on the ground, with the local guide and YPT guide having final say on all logistical decisions
Friday 27th January – Bamako
Saturday 28th January – Bamako – Segou
Sunday 29th January – Segou – San
Monday 30th January – San – Djenne – Segou
Tuesday 31st January – Segou – Bamako
Wednesday 1st February – Bamako – Manding Country – Bamako
Thursday 2nd February – Ouagadougou – Koudougou (Burkina Faso)
Friday 3rd February – Banfora
Saturday 4th February – Sindou – Bobo Dioulasso
Sunday 5th February – Bobo Dioulasso – Ouagadougou
Monday 6th February – Ouagadougou – Tiébélé – Ouagadougou
Tuesday 7th February – Ouagadougou
Wednesday 8th February – Ouagadougou
Want to extend your YPT adventure? Join one of our great tour extensions
• Accommodation in twin share basis rooms or camping single tents
• Letter of Invitation and full visa support
• Air conditioned 4WD transport
• Breakfast and lunch
• Dinners when camping
• Entrance fees and tributes/gifts to communities
• English speaking local guide and YPT tour guide
• All flights
• Dinners in cities
• Visa fees
• Single supplement (Mali €250, Burkina Faso €220)
• Extra drinks and personal spending
• PCR tests
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