Mali
Mali is where West Africa meets the Sahara, an amazing desert land full of legendary places, such as the fabled city of Timbuktu, or the ancient town of Djenné, known for its enormous mud mosque. Mali has a distinctive musical tradition that has achieved worldwide fame with musicians such as Ali Farka Touré or the Tuareg band Tinariwen, and each year the celebrated Festival au Desert attracts world music fans to the small town of Essakane, on the edge of the Sahara. For many people a trek through Dogon country, where people live in sandstone caves, is the highlight of a trip to Mali.
Top 3 Mali Trips
Festival on the Niger Extension
from USD 1710 for 6 days
Further your experience of Mali and West Africa with nearly a week spent at this very unusual festival mixing with the locals, enjoying an entire array of culture and traditions in the charming…
The Road to Timbuktu
from USD 3307 for 14 days
Our journey takes us through the wonderful West African country of Mali, travelling through remote desert landscapes to the isolated town of Timbuktu. We trek through Dogon villages with fabulous…
The Road to Timbuktu 2009/10 departures
from USD 3307 for 13 days
Our journey takes us through the wonderful West African country of Mali, travelling through remote desert landscapes to the isolated town of Timbuktu. We trek through Dogon villages with fabulous…
