Stay : Mali's must-sees
Particularly adapted to travelers who visit Mali for the first time, this circuit gathers the main highlights of the destination. The times established in the Dogon country are however indicative and depend on the rhythm of each one... It is advised to inquire before leaving about the level of safety of the visited zones. Indeed, some of them can present risks
Summary of the stay
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11 days
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Where to stay - Bamako ?
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Detail of the stay : Mali's must-sees - 11 days
Day 1: Arrival in Bamako
Steps: Bamako
Stroll through the heart of the districts to gently dive into local entertainment. Night in Bamako.
Day 2: Departure for Ségou
Steps: Ségou
A city renowned for its neo-Sudanese colonial architecture; it is here that the most beautiful pottery in Mali is made. We will take advantage of this stopover to visit the pottery market and the banks of the Niger.
Day 3: Malian Venice
Departure in the morning for Mopti. Take a lunch break in San, the capital of Bobo. Arrival in Mopti (or Sévaré) scheduled for late afternoon, a privileged time to find a room and take your bearings.
Day 4: On the way to Dogon country
Steps: Bandiagara
Mandatory stop in Songho, a superb village 15 km from Bandiagara. You can admire a toguna (palaver hut), attics and surprising rock paintings. You will then head towards Begnemato, where you will spend the night.
Day 5: Hiking on the cliffs
Walk to the village of Dourou, then descent the cliff late in the afternoon. Night in Nombori.
Day 6: Heading for Tiréli
Steps: Tireli
Continuation of the walking tour to the village of Tiréli, famous for its mask outings. Night in Tiréli.
Day 7: Landscapes of orange lands
Visit of the Caïmans in Amani and departure for Iréli, a beautiful village hung on the cliff wall. The opportunity to seize the entire grip of Dogon cosmogony. Night in Iréli.
Day 8: Towards the Niger River
Climbing the cliff at Banani and arriving in Sangha (1 hour/1 hour 30 minutes). Return to Mopti scheduled for early afternoon. Canoe trip (2 hours) on the confluence of the Bani and Niger rivers, to discover the Bozo and Tuareg campsites. Night in Mopti.
Day 9: Departure for Djenné
Steps: Djenné
Visit of the mosque and the superb Sudano-Moroccan style multi-storey houses. If you have time, take a trip to the village of Senossa in the vicinity of the city.
Day 10: Return to Bamako
In the evening, take a look at one of the many maquis in the city.
Day 11: Visit to Bamako
Steps: Bamako
In particular, visit the recently renovated National Museum. Take advantage of this day to make your last purchases at the craft market.
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