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West Africa Sahel Tour: Mali, Burkina Faso & Niger

Start
Jan 29, 2027
Bamako
End
Feb 9, 2027
Niamey
Duration
12 days
Price
EUR3100.00





TOUR OVERVIEW



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Fisherman in Mopti, Mali
Burkina Faso



If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.


INCLUSIONS:

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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels, breakfast included, except when other accommodation is mentioned in itinerary

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Transport as per itinerary

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Entrance fees to most sites (as per itinerary)

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Western and local guides


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 600

What is the single supplement? This is paid to guarantee a single room. If you are travelling alone and would like to be roomed with another single traveller, you do not need to pay this.


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Visa fee (everyone is eligible for an evisa)

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Meals other than breakfast

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Transport to Bamako at the start and from Niamey at the end of tour

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Flights during the tour (Bamako-Ouagadougou & Ouagadougou-Niamey)

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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities


Men playing chess, Burkina Faso
Niger


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Explore the fetish market in Bamako

See the sacred crocodiles in Bazoulé

Cruise with hippos in the Niger River



Itinerary
Day 1Fri Jan 29
Arrive in Bamako (Mali)
  • Arrive in Bamako and check into the hotel.
  • We'll arrange for everyone to meet up will have a group dinner for anyone who wants to join.
  • Overnight in Bamako.
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Day 2Sat Jan 30
Bamako

  • We will begin with a visit to some of the markets. This will include the metal recycling market to see how people melt down everything with home-made smelters - now that's something you don't see every day.

  • We'll also visit the local fetish market to see items used in black magic and also to buy some great Malian souvenirs.

  • Next we'll stop by the National Museum.

  • Afternoon visit to the Niger river to see people mining sand and to get a taste of local life.

  • At night we can head out to see some late-night live music entertainment that Mali is famous for!

  • Dinner and overnight in Bamako.

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Day 3Sun Jan 31
Bamako, Sibi, Bamako
  • Today we will drive two hours out of Bamako to visit the amazing little village of Sibi. This is a great place to experience friendly people and view local life outside of Bamako.
  • Here we will also visit the amazing rock formations and get some great views including the spectacular Arch of Kamandjan and the consultation cave where people used to talk with ancestors and use local medicines for healing.
  • Lunch in Sibi.
  • We will then drive back to Bamako where we will visit a puppet display from local artists showcasing some of the different cultures from across Mali.
  • Dinner and overnight in Bamako.
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Day 4Mon Feb 1
Bamako (Mali), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
  • Today we will fly to Ouagadougou.
  • We will start to explore Ouagadougou, but it will depend on the exact flight schedule.
  • Overnight in Ouagadougou.
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Day 5Tue Feb 2
Ouagadougou, Tiebele, Ougadougou
  • Visit Tiébélé, the center of the Kassena civilization.
  • Explore the royal compound, famous for its traditional wall painting techniques.
  • Return to Ouagadougou.
  • Overnight in Ouagadougou.
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Day 6Wed Feb 3
Ougadougou, Bobo Dioulasso
  • Drive to Bobo Dioulasso, a really picturesque drive where we'll cross some beautiful landscapes.
  • Visit the mud mosque, the Kibidwe artisan district, and the train station.
  • Enjoy dinner and live traditional music at a local bar.
  • Overnight in Bobo Dioulasso.
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Day 7Thu Feb 4
Bobo Dioulasso, Banfora, Sindou Peaks, Bobo Dioulasso
  • We will begin with a visit to the uniquely-shaped Sindou Peaks just outside Banfora.
  • We will then drive to Banfora where we will visit a sugar cane plantation, waterfalls, and the amazing Fabedougou Dome rock formations.
  • Return to Bobo Dioulasso.
  • Overnight in Bobo Dioulasso.
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Day 8Fri Feb 5
Bobo Dioulasso, Bazoule, Ouagadougou
  • Today we will drive back to Ouagadougou with a stop in Bazoulé to see the sacred crocodiles. Yes, you read that right - sacred crocodiles!
  • Visit the Monument of Thomas Sankara, the FESPACO Monument, and the craft market.
  • Overnight in Ouagadougou.
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Day 9Sat Feb 6
Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Niamey (Niger)
  • Today we will fly to our third and final country of this tour.
  • Arriving in Niamey, we will be collected from the airport and transferred to our hotel.
  • Overnight in Niamey.
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Day 10Sun Feb 7
Niamey
  • We will begin with a visit to Combo old are of Niamey, Boulevard des Ambassades, and explore the artisanal village.
  • Visit historical monuments, Katako Market, and the national museum.
  • We will also visit the Grand Marché of Niger, which naturally is the largest in the country.
  • In the evening, we will take a cruise on the Niger River where we'll have the chance to see hippos and fishermen.
  • Overnight in Niamey.
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Day 11Mon Feb 8
Niamey, Koure, Niamey
  • Today we will head out to explore the cattle market where we can see people buying and selling the unique looking long-horned cattle of the Sahel region.
  • We will then head to the Great Mosque which was financed by the Libyan Government.
  • We will then have our last dinner together at a local restaurant in Niamey.
  • Overnight in Niamey.
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Day 12Tue Feb 9
Niamey (Niger), End of Tour
  • Today brings us to the end of the tour. We'll all head to the airport according to flight times.
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