Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Bamako

   • Arrive at Modibo Keita International Airport and begin your cultural journey in Bamako.
   • Meet your professional guide at the airport.
   • Transfer privately to your hotel in Bamako.
   • Attend a tour briefing with an introduction to Mali’s history and culture.
   • Enjoy free time in the evening to relax after your journey.

   Overnight in Bamako.

2. Day 2: Flight to Timbuktu

   • Transfer to the airport in the morning for the domestic flight to Timbuktu.
   • Arrive in Timbuktu and receive a welcome from the local team.
   • Attend a security briefing and continue with a military escort during your stay.
   • Transfer to your hotel in Timbuktu.
   • Spend free time exploring the atmosphere of the historic desert town.

   Overnight in Timbuktu.

3. Day 3: Timbuktu City of 333 Saints

   • Visit the Djinguereber Mosque built during the reign of Mansa Musa.
   • Visit houses connected to explorers René Caillié, Major Alexandre Gordon Laing, and Heinrich Barth.
   • Explore the old manuscripts library and traditional calligraphy mud houses.
   • Visit the Sidi Yahya Mosque.
   • Explore the historic Sankore Mosque which was once part of the Sankoré University.
   • Walk through the ancient quarters of the old city.
   • Discover the traditional mud brick Sudano Sahelian architecture.

   Overnight in Timbuktu.

4. Day 4: Cultural Encounters and Tuareg Heritage

   • Visit traditional neighbourhoods and historical sites in Timbuktu.
   • Experience cultural exchanges with local communities.
   • Learn about the legacy of ancient manuscript traditions.
   • Enjoy a traditional Tuareg dance performance celebrating Saharan nomadic culture.

   Overnight in Timbuktu.

5. Day 5: Return to Bamako

   • Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Bamako.
   • Explore the capital and visit local craft markets featuring traditional Malian art.
   • Enjoy views of the Niger River while discovering the vibrant urban life of Bamako.

   Overnight in Bamako.

6. Day 6: Siby and Mandé Cultural Heritage

   • Travel to Siby located near the Mandé Mountains.
   • Visit the spectacular Kamandjan Arch.
   • Discover the sacred landscape of the Mandé Mountains.
   • Experience cultural immersion with local communities.
   • Watch a traditional Mandingo mask dance performance.
   • Return to Bamako.
   • Transfer to Modibo Keita International Airport in the evening for your onward international flight.