Mali-based Saga Tours offers a trip that begins with a drive along the splendid Niger River. A stop in the seaport city of Mopti allows visitors time to visit the local mosque, farmer's market and to watch the sun set over the river. The trip continues to Songo, a village famous for its ancient rock paintings. The world's largest brick structure, the Great Mosque, in Djenne and the Bandiagara escarpment built into the cliffs are unforgettable sites. Mali's second largest city, Segou, provides a chance to visit a royal tomb and shop in the market. The tour includes hotel accommodations, breakfast and a private vehicle with an experienced guide.
Saga Tours
Magnambougou Rural
Secteur 2, Porte 43-AT-1
Bamako, Mali
+223 2020 2708
sagatours.com
Saga Tours also offers a Sahara desert tour, a dream for adventure seekers. Timbuktu is the first stop before driving into the desert for a night of camping at the beautiful oasis Dweya. The tour continues deeper into the desert to Lahseïni for a look around its mosque. Tourists enjoy the hospitality of the villagers in Tuareg and Taganet and dining over a desert sunset view in Araouanedine. The town of Bou'Ddjebeha is one of the most beautiful in the region, where undisturbed sand dunes stretch for miles. The return trip to Timbuktu allows for a day of touring and taking in the Islamic culture. The tour includes 3 nights in a hotel, most meals, and a private vehicle with an experienced guide. The desert camping has no running water or latrines, and tourists must take sleeping bags.
Saga Tours
Magnambougou Rural
Secteur 2, Porte 43-AT-1
Bamako, Mali
+223 2020 2708
sagatours.com
Royal Derby Tours offer a safari adventure that begins with a lovely drive from Cotonou to Natitingou, the region's capitol, for an overnight visit. The one-night camping excursion into the Pendjari National Park is a major highlight of the tour. Its 1,677 miles consist of rocky cliffs and lush grasslands. Nearly 300 different species of birds and wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, water buffalos and hippopotamus, live in the park. The tour continues into the town of Tata Sombas to see its ancient architecture. The return to Natitingou allows tourists to unwind for 2 days, enjoy the city's local entertainment and relax. The tour includes hotel and camping accommodations, most meals, an experienced guide and a private vehicle.
Royal Derby Tours of Ghana/West Africa
P.O. Box 16192 Airport
Accra, Ghana
233 21 407235
royalderbytours.com
