Expedition to the mysterious Timbuktu, to the heart of ancient African Empires and to Sanke Mo Festival in San
MALI
June 8 – 14 (15), 2027
Mali
Tour to Mali
June 8 – 14 (15), 2027
Mali
Tour to Mali
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The mysterious Dogon people and crowded festival of Sanke Mo, famous adobe mosques in Sahel style and extraterrestrial landscapes of Malinke Empire, the majestic Niger River and the African Venice of Mopti that has preserved its culture through the centuries, animistic rituals and fascinating mask dances.
On this expedition we will meet representatives of the Mandinka, Bobo, Bozo, Fulani, Senoufo, Songhai tribes and witness the famous Dogon, Mandinka, Senoufo and Bambara dances, visit the iconic fishermen festival in San and reach the travel Mecca of Timbuktu!
On this expedition we will meet representatives of the Mandinka, Bobo, Bozo, Fulani, Senoufo, Songhai tribes and witness the famous Dogon, Mandinka, Senoufo and Bambara dances, visit the iconic fishermen festival in San and reach the travel Mecca of Timbuktu!
The mysterious Timbuktu and the famous clay mosque in Djenne, the majestic Niger River and the Dogon Country that has preserved its culture through the centuries, the sands of the mighty Sahara Desert, animistic rituals and ceremonies.
On this expedition we will meet representatives of the Bambara, Bobo, Bozo, Fulani, Tuareg, Songhai tribes and witness the famous Dogon dances.
On this expedition we will meet representatives of the Bambara, Bobo, Bozo, Fulani, Tuareg, Songhai tribes and witness the famous Dogon dances.
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: June 8 – 14 (15), 2027
*The dates may change depending on the dates of the festival
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights (8 days / 7 nights)
Number of participants: 6 – 12
Cost FOR MAIN PROGRAM, per person:
– 2 290 EUR subject to 12 participants,
– 2 490 EUR subject to 10 – 11 participants,
– 2 750 EUR subject to 9 participants,
– 2 890 EUR subject to 9 participants,
– 2 990 EUR subject to 6 – 7 participants.
Cost FOR TIMBUKTU EXTENSION PROGRAM, per person:*
– 2 350 EUR subject to 12 participants,
– 2 690 EUR subject to 10 – 11 participants,
– 3 290 EUR subject to 8 – 9 participants,
– 3 990 EUR subject to 6 – 7 participants.
*The price of a charter flight to Timbuktu is subject to change by the airline without prior notice; the final price will be confirmed before the departure date and might be changed depending on the cost of the charter flight.
**Meanwhile, the operator reserves the right to operate the Timbuktu program using regular flights instead of a charter, subject to availability of suitable tickets and subject to the new schedule, with possible adjustments to logistics, the program, and the cost of the itinerary. Such a program based on regular flight would be longer (3-4 days) and cheaper that the 1-day program with the charter flight. In case of the program with regular flights, the program is subject to confirmation by the client.
* 10% early booking discount (in case you book before January 1, 2027)
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Bamako roundtrip,
- international medical insurance,
- lunches and dinners, beverages,
- Mali visa (to be obtained at the consulate in Moscow or another city for 50 EUR. The cost may change).
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow – Bamako – Moscow: 900 – 1300 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Estimated cost of the flight Istanbul – Bamako – Istanbul: from 700 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Estimated cost of the flight Paris – Bamako – Paris: from 700 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Single supplement: 400 EUR (provided throughout the entire itinerary)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO MALI
Day 1. June 8, 2027 (Tuesday). Arrival in Bamako
Arrival in Bamako with international flight, pick-up from the airport transfer to the hotel for rest. There is nice swimming pool in the hotel to fresh yourself after the long way.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: no
* Recommended flights to Bamako:
— Turkish Airlines, depart from Moscow at 14:30 on June 1, stopover in Istanbul 1 hour 35 minutes, arrived in Bamako at 0:15 a.m. on June 2, or
— Turkish Airlines, depart from Istanbul at 20:15 on June 1, arrives in Bamako at 0:15 a.m. on June 2, or
— Royal Air Maroc, departs from Moscow at 7:35 am on June 1, layover in Casablanca 10 hours 55 minutes, arrival in Bamako at 1:05 am on June 2, or
— Corsair International, departs from Paris at 14:20 pm on June 1, arrival in Bamako at 22:30 on June 1, or
— any other flight with arrival in Bamako anytime on June 1, or in the night from June 1 to June 2.
Day 2. June 9, 2027 (Wednesday). Bamako – Sekoro – San
Morning drive to the ancient village of Sekoro (Segoukoro) on the way and get a look at the beautiful adobe mosque of Biton Coulibaly's mother, as well as his own tomb and former Palace. At midday the sun rays blaster the space of the palace and you will take your best pictures. We will start our visit of Sekoro with the meeting the king (chief).
And after lunch we proceed to San. Visit the local market shortly and the mosque of San, one more beautiful mosque in Sudanese style. San city is famous for its Sangue Mo annual festival, which normally takes place in early June when locals from different areas come with their own baskets to catch the biggest fish in the drying lake
Accommodation: Hotel Santora
Meals included: breakfast
Day 3. June 10, 2027 (Thursday). Sanke Mô Festival in San
After breakfast, we participate in interesting annual festival Sanke Mo, which normally takes place in early June. Enormous crowds of locals from different areas come together, in order to catch with their own baskets the biggest fish in the drying lake.
After lunch at Terya restaurant, we visit the big mosque in afternoon, the local market and village around. In the evening, we attend local traditional dance organized by the local people in the village of San.
Accommodation: Hotel Santora
Meals included: breakfast
Day 4. June 11, 2027 (Friday). San – Segou – Bamako
After Breakfast departure to Segou, and we will visit the bagolan factory and French colonial heritage buildings designed in Sudanese style and continuation to Bamako arrival and installation in hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 5. June 12, 2027 (Saturday). Bamako – Tiébletié dance in Fanssira village – Bamako
After breakfast at hotel at 8:00 a.m., we start our day with walking tour in direction of peace and independence monument. Continuation to the national museum of Bamako, arrival and visit with local team of museum. After, we continue to the craft market and the vegetable market of N’Golonina then we return to the hotel for lunch around 1:30 p.m. We will reach very photogenic place – the shores of Niger River in the suburbs of Bamako to see how local Bozo tribe extracts sand for construction in a traditional way.
Back to Bamako to visit the city center, famous fetish market, the artisanal market for masks and other souvenirs.
In the afternoon, we drive to the north from the capital, to Beledougou district, where the village of Fanssira we will witness Tiebletié dance. This dance is not that old, but is performed in masks and based on great acrobatic techniques. The villagers get around in the shade under the huge tree to stare the dance and listen to traditional balafon music.
Back to Bamako late in the evening, chance to have best ice cream in Mali.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 6. June 13, 2027 (Sunday).
Bamako – Siby – Yuguba mask dance – Bamako
After breakfast, we drive to Siby.
Reach Siby town, Malinke (or Mandinka) Country. The Malinke are descendants of the Mali Empire, which extended from present-day Senegal to Niger.
Upon arrival, we take a walk in the village. After lunch, between the Mandingo Mountains and the mango tree, we will have the opportunity to learn the history of the king who founded the empire of Mali.
After lunch, we will explore natural wonders, such as the Arch of Kamadjan and the Consultation Cave. We do a small hike to the arch, the panoramic point, and the sacred caves under the arch of Kamadjan.
We will attend the Yuguba mask dance of Mandinka people. This dance will be performed in front of famous Arch of Kamadjan until sunset, with the possibility of taking best panoramic photos. Return to Bamako in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 7. June 14, 2027 (Monday). Bamako – Dogodouma- Bamako
After breakfast, visit the royal vestibule, the Senoufo museum, the big market of Sikasso and continue to Bamako. Lunch in Bougouni, then departure to Bamako.
Arrival and transfer directly to Dogodouma for the Bambara mask dance. Dogodouma, a small village around Bamako where we will organise the traditional mask dance of Bambara for 1-2 hours. The organisation of this event will coincide with sunset, which can allow us to take beautiful pictures before returning to the hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 8. June 15, 2027 (Tuesday). Bamako – Departure flight back home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for an international flight back home.
Accommodation: -
Meals included: breakfast
EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR TIMBUKTU
Day 8. June 15, 2027 (Tuesday). BAMAKO – CHARTER FLIGHT TO TIMBUKTU – BAMAKO (optional)
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport. Charter flight to Timbuktu in the morning, departing at 6:30, arriving at 10:00. Reception by our local team and a city tour of the "city of 333 saints," the mysterious desert city: the great Djingareiber Mosque and the Sankoré Mosque, the Hamed Baba cultural center, Koranic schools, and the architectural houses of Timbuktu.
Lunch, followed by attending a Tuareg dance with a traditional family. Afterwards, return on a charter flight to Bamako and transfer to the airport or to the hotel (not included).
After dinner, transfer to the airport according to your international flight time.
Accommodation included: no (if this day is used for Timbuktu, the night in Bamako is not included
Meals included: breakfast
* Recommended flights from Bamako:
— Royal Air Maroc, departs from Bamako at 02:05 a.m. on June 10, stopover in Casablanca 15 hours 55 minutes, arrives in Moscow at 06:25 am on June 11, or
— Air Algerie, departs from Bamako at 0:40 a.m. on June 10, stopover in Algiers 14 hours 30 minutes, arrives in Moscow at 03:10 am on June 11, or
— Corsair International, departs from Bamako at 19.15 pm on June 10, arrives in Paris at 07:35 on June 11,
— or any other flight which departs from Bamako to any city any time on June 10.
* The operator reserves the right to change the order of excursions, visits and activities of the program subject to keeping of all activities if possible. It would mainly depend on the flights schedule, weather conditions, actual security situation, as well market days, ceremonies and festivals availability (if any). If some visits and/or tours could not be done due to external conditions, they will be replaced when possible.
** Visit of Timbuktu is subject to current security situation in the region.
*The dates may change depending on the dates of the festival
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights (8 days / 7 nights)
Number of participants: 6 – 12
Cost FOR MAIN PROGRAM, per person:
– 2 290 EUR subject to 12 participants,
– 2 490 EUR subject to 10 – 11 participants,
– 2 750 EUR subject to 9 participants,
– 2 890 EUR subject to 9 participants,
– 2 990 EUR subject to 6 – 7 participants.
Cost FOR TIMBUKTU EXTENSION PROGRAM, per person:*
– 2 350 EUR subject to 12 participants,
– 2 690 EUR subject to 10 – 11 participants,
– 3 290 EUR subject to 8 – 9 participants,
– 3 990 EUR subject to 6 – 7 participants.
*The price of a charter flight to Timbuktu is subject to change by the airline without prior notice; the final price will be confirmed before the departure date and might be changed depending on the cost of the charter flight.
**Meanwhile, the operator reserves the right to operate the Timbuktu program using regular flights instead of a charter, subject to availability of suitable tickets and subject to the new schedule, with possible adjustments to logistics, the program, and the cost of the itinerary. Such a program based on regular flight would be longer (3-4 days) and cheaper that the 1-day program with the charter flight. In case of the program with regular flights, the program is subject to confirmation by the client.
* 10% early booking discount (in case you book before January 1, 2027)
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Bamako roundtrip,
- international medical insurance,
- lunches and dinners, beverages,
- Mali visa (to be obtained at the consulate in Moscow or another city for 50 EUR. The cost may change).
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow – Bamako – Moscow: 900 – 1300 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Estimated cost of the flight Istanbul – Bamako – Istanbul: from 700 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Estimated cost of the flight Paris – Bamako – Paris: from 700 EUR (usually purchased on your own. We advise on purchasing tickets)
Single supplement: 400 EUR (provided throughout the entire itinerary)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO MALI
Day 1. June 8, 2027 (Tuesday). Arrival in Bamako
Arrival in Bamako with international flight, pick-up from the airport transfer to the hotel for rest. There is nice swimming pool in the hotel to fresh yourself after the long way.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: no
* Recommended flights to Bamako:
— Turkish Airlines, depart from Moscow at 14:30 on June 1, stopover in Istanbul 1 hour 35 minutes, arrived in Bamako at 0:15 a.m. on June 2, or
— Turkish Airlines, depart from Istanbul at 20:15 on June 1, arrives in Bamako at 0:15 a.m. on June 2, or
— Royal Air Maroc, departs from Moscow at 7:35 am on June 1, layover in Casablanca 10 hours 55 minutes, arrival in Bamako at 1:05 am on June 2, or
— Corsair International, departs from Paris at 14:20 pm on June 1, arrival in Bamako at 22:30 on June 1, or
— any other flight with arrival in Bamako anytime on June 1, or in the night from June 1 to June 2.
Day 2. June 9, 2027 (Wednesday). Bamako – Sekoro – San
Morning drive to the ancient village of Sekoro (Segoukoro) on the way and get a look at the beautiful adobe mosque of Biton Coulibaly's mother, as well as his own tomb and former Palace. At midday the sun rays blaster the space of the palace and you will take your best pictures. We will start our visit of Sekoro with the meeting the king (chief).
And after lunch we proceed to San. Visit the local market shortly and the mosque of San, one more beautiful mosque in Sudanese style. San city is famous for its Sangue Mo annual festival, which normally takes place in early June when locals from different areas come with their own baskets to catch the biggest fish in the drying lake
Accommodation: Hotel Santora
Meals included: breakfast
Day 3. June 10, 2027 (Thursday). Sanke Mô Festival in San
After breakfast, we participate in interesting annual festival Sanke Mo, which normally takes place in early June. Enormous crowds of locals from different areas come together, in order to catch with their own baskets the biggest fish in the drying lake.
After lunch at Terya restaurant, we visit the big mosque in afternoon, the local market and village around. In the evening, we attend local traditional dance organized by the local people in the village of San.
Accommodation: Hotel Santora
Meals included: breakfast
Day 4. June 11, 2027 (Friday). San – Segou – Bamako
After Breakfast departure to Segou, and we will visit the bagolan factory and French colonial heritage buildings designed in Sudanese style and continuation to Bamako arrival and installation in hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 5. June 12, 2027 (Saturday). Bamako – Tiébletié dance in Fanssira village – Bamako
After breakfast at hotel at 8:00 a.m., we start our day with walking tour in direction of peace and independence monument. Continuation to the national museum of Bamako, arrival and visit with local team of museum. After, we continue to the craft market and the vegetable market of N’Golonina then we return to the hotel for lunch around 1:30 p.m. We will reach very photogenic place – the shores of Niger River in the suburbs of Bamako to see how local Bozo tribe extracts sand for construction in a traditional way.
Back to Bamako to visit the city center, famous fetish market, the artisanal market for masks and other souvenirs.
In the afternoon, we drive to the north from the capital, to Beledougou district, where the village of Fanssira we will witness Tiebletié dance. This dance is not that old, but is performed in masks and based on great acrobatic techniques. The villagers get around in the shade under the huge tree to stare the dance and listen to traditional balafon music.
Back to Bamako late in the evening, chance to have best ice cream in Mali.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 6. June 13, 2027 (Sunday).
Bamako – Siby – Yuguba mask dance – Bamako
After breakfast, we drive to Siby.
Reach Siby town, Malinke (or Mandinka) Country. The Malinke are descendants of the Mali Empire, which extended from present-day Senegal to Niger.
Upon arrival, we take a walk in the village. After lunch, between the Mandingo Mountains and the mango tree, we will have the opportunity to learn the history of the king who founded the empire of Mali.
After lunch, we will explore natural wonders, such as the Arch of Kamadjan and the Consultation Cave. We do a small hike to the arch, the panoramic point, and the sacred caves under the arch of Kamadjan.
We will attend the Yuguba mask dance of Mandinka people. This dance will be performed in front of famous Arch of Kamadjan until sunset, with the possibility of taking best panoramic photos. Return to Bamako in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 7. June 14, 2027 (Monday). Bamako – Dogodouma- Bamako
After breakfast, visit the royal vestibule, the Senoufo museum, the big market of Sikasso and continue to Bamako. Lunch in Bougouni, then departure to Bamako.
Arrival and transfer directly to Dogodouma for the Bambara mask dance. Dogodouma, a small village around Bamako where we will organise the traditional mask dance of Bambara for 1-2 hours. The organisation of this event will coincide with sunset, which can allow us to take beautiful pictures before returning to the hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Onomo
Meals included: breakfast
Day 8. June 15, 2027 (Tuesday). Bamako – Departure flight back home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for an international flight back home.
Accommodation: -
Meals included: breakfast
EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR TIMBUKTU
Day 8. June 15, 2027 (Tuesday). BAMAKO – CHARTER FLIGHT TO TIMBUKTU – BAMAKO (optional)
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport. Charter flight to Timbuktu in the morning, departing at 6:30, arriving at 10:00. Reception by our local team and a city tour of the "city of 333 saints," the mysterious desert city: the great Djingareiber Mosque and the Sankoré Mosque, the Hamed Baba cultural center, Koranic schools, and the architectural houses of Timbuktu.
Lunch, followed by attending a Tuareg dance with a traditional family. Afterwards, return on a charter flight to Bamako and transfer to the airport or to the hotel (not included).
After dinner, transfer to the airport according to your international flight time.
Accommodation included: no (if this day is used for Timbuktu, the night in Bamako is not included
Meals included: breakfast
* Recommended flights from Bamako:
— Royal Air Maroc, departs from Bamako at 02:05 a.m. on June 10, stopover in Casablanca 15 hours 55 minutes, arrives in Moscow at 06:25 am on June 11, or
— Air Algerie, departs from Bamako at 0:40 a.m. on June 10, stopover in Algiers 14 hours 30 minutes, arrives in Moscow at 03:10 am on June 11, or
— Corsair International, departs from Bamako at 19.15 pm on June 10, arrives in Paris at 07:35 on June 11,
— or any other flight which departs from Bamako to any city any time on June 10.
* The operator reserves the right to change the order of excursions, visits and activities of the program subject to keeping of all activities if possible. It would mainly depend on the flights schedule, weather conditions, actual security situation, as well market days, ceremonies and festivals availability (if any). If some visits and/or tours could not be done due to external conditions, they will be replaced when possible.
** Visit of Timbuktu is subject to current security situation in the region.
Cost includes:
- Accommodation in air-conditioned hotels based on TWIN/DBL occupancy
- Breakfasts
- Drinking water along the route
- All airport transfers
- All transportation according to the program along the entire route: Bus Toyota Coaster in case of 9 participants or more, Toyota Hiace in case of 8 or less participants, with working AC and experienced driver
- All boats according to the program
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Russian and English speaking team leader
- All permits and police documents
- All dances and performances with masks according to the program
- Visits to museums, palaces and excursions, all payments to the local communities
- Visa support
- Domestic flight to Bamako – Timbuktu – Bamako
- Armed security in Timbuktu
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
- International air ticket to Bamako roundtrip
- Medical insurance
- Mali visa (to be obtained at the consulate in Moscow or another city for 50 EUR. The cost may change).
- Lunches and dinners
- Beverages
- Tips for guides and drivers
To take with:
- set of clothes fitting weather conditions, one warm set
- long sleeve wear set,
- repellents (is a must!),
- mosquito net for sleeping place (is a must!),
- comfortable closed shoes and open shoes,
- forehead torch,
- big backpack (or bag or small suitcase) for luggage,
- small backpack for personal items and camera,
- sunblock set (cream, sunglasses, cap),
- personal hygiene items (toilet paper, towel, wet tissues, hygiene lipstick etc.),
- personal medical kit (analgesics, sanitizers, antibiotics, your personal medicine),
- yellow fever certificate,
- antimalarial pills (up to you, but recommended)
- photo and video camera
- powerbank
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