Mali: Bandiagara Escarpment & Dogon Country Journey (6 Days)
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Duration 6 days
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Type Adventure
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Cultural + Historical
The Bandiagara Escarpment in central Mali is a dramatic sandstone cliff stretching over 150 kilometers, home to the legendary Dogon people. This region offers a rare opportunity to explore centuries-old cliff dwellings, unique architecture, animist traditions, and UNESCO-listed cultural landscapes that have resisted the influence of modernity.
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Arrive at Bamako International Airport and transfer to a boutique hotel Explore the city’s artisan markets and National Museum of Mali Dinner with a local historian introducing Dogon culture
Early morning drive to the town of Bandiagara, gateway to the escarpment Enjoy scenic stops and traditional Fulani villages along the way Overnight in a guesthouse with views of the cliffs
Start your guided trek through cliffside villages like Sangha and Youga Visit ancient Tellem cave dwellings and animist shrines carved into rock faces Learn about the Dogon calendar, mask rituals, and architectural heritage
Participate in village life, from millet pounding to pottery-making Enjoy a live Dogon mask dance performance, passed down over generations Dinner with your host family under the stars
Descend from the escarpment and visit a riverside village along the Niger River Relax with a pirogue (canoe) ride and reflect on your experience Overnight stay at a lodge in Sévaré or Mopti
Catch a short domestic flight or overland transfer back to Bamako Visit local crafts markets before airport drop-off
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