***$1000 deposit required to secure your spot and balance to be paid via Bank Transfer or wire. 

This 6-day cultural journey through Mali is designed for travelers seeking a concentrated yet immersive experience. From Bamako’s bustling markets to the legendary city of Timbuktu, the ancient mosque of Djenné, and the artistic spirit of Ségou, this guided group tour blends history, architecture, and living traditions. With accommodation included in key stops, domestic flights, cultural experiences such as the Dogon mask dance, and professional security arrangements, this trip offers a safe and enriching way to discover Mali’s treasures.

November 1, 2025 – Arrival in Bamako

• Upon arrival our team will meet you after your immigration procedures.

• Assistance with currency exchange, SIM card, and breakfast

• Afternoon Bamako City Tour:

  • National Museum of Mali with exhibits from diverse ethnic groups

  • Grand Marché, a bustling local market with textiles, crafts, and produce

• Check-in at your hotel

• Afternoon optional activities or hotel relaxation

November 2, 2025 – Siby: Mandingue Cultural Experience

• Morning drive to Siby, a town rich in Mandingue history

• Hike to Caluba Viewpoint for panoramic views

• Visit the Kamandjan Arch, steeped in local legend

• Explore sacred caves used in traditional rituals

• Return to Bamako in the evening

• Lunch not included

  Overnight in Bamako

November 3, 2025 – Timbuktu & Mopti

• Depart early this morning for the airport for yourPrivate charter flight to Timbuktu

• Guided tour of Timbuktu:

  • Djinguereber Mosque (since 1327)

  • Ancient manuscript libraries

  • Homes of explorers like René Caillié and Heinrich Barth

• 12:00 PM: Flight to Mopti, the “Venice of Mali”

• Visit Mopti’s fish market and canoe workshops

• Evening Dogon mask dance performance

• Overnight stay in Mopti (accommodation and meals included)

November 4, 2025 – Djenné & San

• Morning departure for Djenné, UNESCO World Heritage site

• Visit the Great Mosque of Djenné, largest adobe structure in the world

• Explore the oldest house and surrounding mud-brick architecture

• Continue to San, a town with rich architectural traditions

• Evening check-in at hotel in San and traditional Malian dinner

• Accommodation and meals included

November 5, 2025 – San & Ségou

• Morning visit to the San Mosque, a masterpiece of Sudano-Sahelian design

• Drive to Ségou, former Bambara Kingdom capital

• Explore colonial architecture and vibrant arts scene:

  • Ségou-Koro, the old town

  • Artisan workshops with bogolan (mud cloth) and pottery

• Riverside dinner along the Niger River

• Accommodation and meals included

November 6, 2025 – Ségou to Bamako – Departure

• Leisurely breakfast and drive back to Bamako

• Airport transfer for your international departure

• Domestic flights and private charter (as specified)

• Accommodations (where listed in Mopti, San, and Ségou)

• Meals included in Mopti, San, and Ségou

• Ground transport & fuel

• Mandatory military security escort

• Highway tolls & site entrance fees (Djenné, Timbuktu, etc.)

• Tourist taxes

• LOI (Letter of Invitation) processing

• Dogon mask dance cultural experience

• Professional local guides

• International flights

• Accommodation and meals in Bamako (unless specified)

• Lunch in Siby

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Personal expenses & souvenirs

• Visa fees