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Why book this overland tour?

  • Enjoy extraordinary hikes and undulating deserts
  • Travelling through remote desert landscapes to the town of Timbuktu.
  • Spend a night under the desert stars in the Sahara
 

14 Day Mali Road to Timbuktu Overland

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2007 Price: ZAR 14 250 pp Local payment: USD 300 pp Single supplement: ZAR 2.592
2008 Price: ZAR 14 490 pp Local payment: EURO 275 pp Single supplement: ZAR 4230

Overland Tour Description

Take a trip to Timbuktu on this unforgettable tour that will see you visiting this all but fabled African destination. Embrace the incredible beauty of this stunning country that offers everything from vast desert landscapes to imaginative mud mosques and buildings decorated in a uniquely raw but exquisite artistic style.  Enjoy extraordinary hikes and undulating deserts. Follow the trail through the wonderful West African country of Mali, travelling through remote desert landscapes to the town of Timbuktu. Wander through Dogon villages with spectacular views, and then camp overnight in villages populated by friendly local inhabitants. Next, embark on a scenic river adventure aboard a local boat called a 'pinasse', stopping at small encampments along the way and spend a night under the desert stars in the Sahara. While facilities may be limited, this amazing adventure is without a doubt worth every moment.

Overland Tour Highlights:

  • Morning city tour of Bamako.
  • Fascinating Monday market
  • Djenné
  • Hiking through picturesque villages
  • DOGON MASK DANCE
  • Mopti- Niger Cruise
  • Overnight camping in a desert Tuareg settlement.
  • Timbuktu
  • Camel ride
  • Bamako, which arguably the best market

Overland Tour Details:

Pre-dep meeting: Approx. 09h00 am on Day 2
Departure point: Djenne Maison d'Hotes, Quartier Missira
Check-in: Day 1
Departure time: Approx. 10h00 am on Day 2
Group size: Min 4
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Overland Tour Includes:

Overland Tour Excludes:

Itinerary as specified above. Highlighted text is also included. Fully equipped vehicle, private bus, 4x4 vehicle, domestic flights, services of tour leader, all accommodation, all boat transfers, entrance fees. Please note that due to limited facilities, chalet and lodge accommodation may be on a sharing basis. Breakfast (B), lunch (L) and dinner (D) as per itinerary above. All other meals not shown will be to the clients account.

International Airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, restaurant meals and drinks, and all other items of a personal nature.

Overland Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 Bamako
Day 2

Bamako - Segou

Day 3 Segou - Djenne
Day 4 Djenne - Dogon Villages
Day 5 Dogon Country
Day 6 Dogon Country - Sevare
Day 7-9 Mopti- Niger Cruise
Day 10 Timbuktu
Day 11 Timbuktu
Day 12 Timbuktu- Bamako
Day 13 Bamako
Day 14 Bamako

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Overland Tour Dates:

5-Jan-08 18-Jan-08
2-Feb 15-Feb 08
11-Oct 24-Oct 08
1-Nov 14-Nov 08
29-Nov 12-Dec 08
13-Dec-08 26-Dec-08
 

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