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Mali & Burkino Faso
Timbuktu & Beyond
Highlights : West Africa • The name "Timbuktu" conjures up an air of mystery, adventure, and the remote. And while the town no longer sports the riches of its heyday, it still exerts an allure that's hard to resist. On this intimate look at the lifestyles and cultures of West Africa, you'll venture far beyond Timbuktu to experience the heart and soul of this fascinating, sometimes perplexing, land. Each day is full of wonder, from meeting Bozo fishermen while traveling along the Niger River by pinasse (a traditional boat) to hikes among remote unmapped villages of the animistic Dogon.
The highlight is a genuine - and utterly amazing - expedition across the sands of the Sahara to meet nomadic Moors and Tuaregs in their encampments, see camel caravans transporting salt bars from the Taoudenni mines to Timbuktu, and ride camels to the outpost of Araouane, a sand-buried village that's a time capsule of the past. This highlight is not offered by any other U.S. tour operator! Expect a challenging - yet entirely enriching - adventure.
* Visit remote Dogon villages and attend an exclusive masked dance * Two-day riverboat journey on the Niger River to visit with Bozo and Fulani villagers * Superb crafts - Dogon granary doors and other carvings, mud cloth, batik fabrics, Tuareg jewelry
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Dec 2 - 16, 2009. No departures 2010. Departures 2011 TBA |
Duration :
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15 Days - 9 nights camping, 5 nights hotels
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Priced from :
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2009 US$ 4795 (10 - 16 pax), $5,095 (8 - 9 pax) & $300 internal airfare. 2010 Prices TBA per person, twin share
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Inclusions :
- expert leadership
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accommodations
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all field arrangements, including group camping and commissary equipment
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meals as noted (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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airport transfers
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sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
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ground transportation
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tips for camp, hotel and pinasse staff
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basic medical and evacuation insurance
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Exclusions :
- International airfare; flight from Timbuktu to Bamako (see separate cost above); meals not noted on itinerary; insurance; optional tipping to leader and assistant leader; visas; excess baggage charges; airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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