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Introduction: This special festival tour begins its journey in Ghana. We explore the Kumasi markets, the Baobeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, and walk with the elephants in Mole National Park. Into Burkina Faso, we overnight at lively Ouagadougou, before continuing on to Mali, home to the Dogon people, and the Tuaregs. We trek into the heart of the Dogon Country and witness life on the mighty Niger River as we travel between Mopti and the fabled ancient trading town of Timbuktu. Here there is the chance to ride into the Sahara on a camel safari to overnight with the Tuareg people. Then it’s on to Essakane, a small oasis in the Sahara Desert, which becomes the stage every year for the colourful and vibrant Festival of the Desert. Artists from not only Mali’s eight regions, but also other Africa countries join together to present their art in what always proves to be an unforgettable experience. We spend three days at the festival, soaking up the atmosphere and taking in the beat of Mali. Next stop Djenné with its famous ancient mud mosque and fascinating Monday market, before our journey comes to an end in the bustling Malian capital of Bamako.
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Tour Style:   Festival Tour -
Start: Accra
Finish: Bamako
Duration: 20 days
Cost: US$4,290.00
Countries Visited & Visa Requirements: Ghana - Burkina Faso - Mali
Maximum Group Size: 12
Age Range: 18-65 years -  Any flexibility?
Itinerary: Click here for details
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DEPARTURE DATES:
 
ITINERARY:
Day 1   Depart Accra - To Kumasi. Explore West Africa's Largest Market
Day 2   Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour
Day 3   Mole National Park - Game Walk
Day 4   Tamale
Day 5   Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou
Day 6   Cross into Mali - Bandiagara Escarpment, Bandiagara
Days 7-9   Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek, Bandiagara
Day 10   To Mopti
Days 11-12   Niger River Boat Trip
Days 13-14   Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay
Days 15-17   Essakane - Festival of the Desert
Day 18   To Douentza
Day 19   Djenné - Monday Market, Mud Mosque
Day 20   Drive to Bamako - Tour Ends on Arrival

HIGHLIGHTS:
Ghana
• Kumasi • Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary & Ecotourism Site • Mole National Park
Burkina Faso
• Ouagadougou
Mali
• Dogon Country Trek & Mask Dance • Mopti • Niger River Boat Trip • Ali Farka Toure's Village of Niafounke • Timbuktu Tour • Essakane - Festival of the Desert • Djenné Monday Market and Mud Mosque • Bamako

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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Fully Escorted Tour - Tour Leader and Driver, Local Guides, Cook & Camp Helper • All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary • All Meals Whilst Camping • National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees • All Tolls and Taxes • Festival of the Desert
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT:
Accommodation
• Camping (19 Nights)
Transport
• Air-Conditioned Minibus
• Boat
• 4WD Vehicle
• Donkey Cart
• On Foot
 
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