Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres. The population of Mali is 19.1 million. 67% of its population was estimated to be under the age of 25 in 2017.
Day 01: Arrive Bamako
Arrive Bamako meet assist at the Airport and transferred to your hotel. Tour orientation by your tour guide and overnight in Bamako.
Overnight at Hotel Bamako
Day 02: Sikasso – Koumantou – Sikasso
After breakfast, proceed to Sikasso with a stopover in Koumantou village to visit the village, interact with local people and make pictures. Later Continue to Sikasso, Mali’s breadbasket learn the history of the city while visiting places like the museum, the Mamelon Hill, the Mausoleum of Tieba King of Kenedougou Kingdom from 1866-1893, the house of Keletigui, the ruins of the Tata wall that encircled and protected the city against invasions being renovated by UNESCO.
Overnight in Sikasso
Day 03: Sikasso
After Breakfast proceed to visit Loulouli, continue to a typical Samogo & Senoufo village called Fakokouroukoro in the area of Loulouni. Visit the village of Fakokouroukoro then witness hunters’ traditional dance of the locality. Drive back to Sikasso for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Zerelaba, a typical Minianka village. Visit the village and witness a traditional balafon performance. Drive back to hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Sikasso – San – Segou
After Breakfast en-route to Segou via Koutiala, the capital of white gold (cotton), pass through rich agricultural lands of southern Mali. You have the opportunity to visit local villages with granaries on the way. From Koutiala make a detour to visit San to see the local mosque, designed as a replica of the Djenne Grand Mosque and visit Terekoungo a typical Bobo village, site of a sacred well inhabited by protector spirits of the Bobo people, the fetish house and the millet beer making process later Drive to Segou .
Overnight in Segou.
Day 05: Ségou
After Breakfast, in Ségou, former colonial administrative center. Visit Sékoro village, the former capital of the Bambara kingdom where you will see the tomb of King Biton Mamary Coulibaly, the founder of the Bambara Kingdom, the mosque that is older than the village and visit the mosque that King Biton built for her mother. Take a cruise in a traditional motorized pinasse on the River Niger to the Bambara village of Kalabougou. The village is known for its pottery and we may see the women creating and kilning them as today is Saturday. Return to Segou and admire the beautiful Sudanese-style colonial architecture. See and experience how to make a traditional mud cloth. Visit traditional weavers and other artisans time permitting.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06: Segou – Bamako
After breakfast drive to Bamako start with the city tour of Bamako. Have an overview of Bamako from the hill Point G also called the hill of Health. Proceed to the city’s craft bazaar to see sculptors, weavers, leather workers, jewelers and metal workers exhibiting their wares and displaying their skills. One area of the market is devoted entirely to traditional African medicines. Here you’ll find the freshly shrunken heads of birds, monkeys and crocodiles, along with lizard skins and other gruesome treatments. Tour the biggest mosque, the handcraft centre to shop for souvenirs. Drive through the city and see monuments, Sudanese style buildings, the Niger River, Central Bank tower.
Overnight in Bamako.
Day 07: Bamako – Siby – Nana-Kenieba – Bamako
After Breakfast travel to the mountain village of Mandé in the Western region of Mali (55 Km). In Mande you will learn about the history of Soundiata Keita, the legendary former king of the ancient Malian Empire. Several of Mali’s ethnic groups including Dogon, Bambara, Malinke, Kassonke, Minianka, Senoufo, and Bobo originate from this area. In Siby you will see the arch of Kamandjan, the cave of Kamandjan. Continue to Nana-Kenieba for a Dogon dance performance which will last approx. 2 hours. After visit and dance, drive back to Bamako
Overnight in Bamako.
Day 08: Depart Bamako
After breakfast departure transfer to the airport tp catch the flight for onward Journey.
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Bamako | 01 | Azalai Grand Hotel |
| Sikasso | 02 | Hotel du Cinquantenaire |
| Segou | 02 | Vue Esplanade Hotel |
| Bamako | 02 | Radisson Blu Hotel |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 07 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per Program
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
