Once a thriving hub for trade due to its strategic location on the Saharan trade routes, this country in home to the mythological city of Timbuktu, made famous by its past wealth and the relative difficulty to access it.

Also, the Niger River, one of the longest of the African continent, splits Mali in two and offers the traveller an opportunity to discover the wonders of this extraordinary country whilst relaxing on a boat. Below are a selection of sustainable tourism holidays which we hope will satisfy your thirst for adventure.

What you can do: On this 10 day holiday, you will visit the vibrant capital of Mali, Bamako. Renowned for its music and interesting market places. Discover the mythological city of Timbuktu, with its famous mud made mosque, classified as a World Heritage Site. And cruise down the Niger River, one of the longest in Africa.
Price: From £2710 (10 days) including full-board and transport. Excluding flights.

What you can do: On this 11 day holiday, visit the vestiges of one of the most prosperous kingdoms of Africa, learn about the Dogon people and their mysterious and baffling belief system and cruise along the Niger River on your own Pinasse to the mythical City of Timbuktu also known as 'the gateway to the desert'.
Price: From £1855 (11 days) including full-board and transport. Excluding flights.

What you can do: Get a taste of adventure with this introductory tour highlighting Mali’s cultural, historical, and ethnic diversity. Spend an unforgettable week in magnificent Mali taking in the awe-inspiring beauty and unbelievable grace as you stand before or travel through UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Price: From €1200 (8 days) including full-board and transport. Excluding flights.

What you can do: From Bamako we pass through Bambara, Dogon, Fulani, Songhai and Tuareg cultures before celebrating their music beyond the fabled city of Timbuktu at the Festival In The Desert. Activities include trekking, witnessing a dogon mask dance, camel riding and traditional tea ceremonies.
Price: From £1600 (12 days) including transport and full/halfboard. Excluding flights.

What you can do: Visit the colourful markets of Bamako and Djenne, explore the mythical city of Timbuktu, discover the awe-inspiring pink dunes near Gao and participate in age old traditions such as the Touareg tea ceremony.
Price: From £2185 (15 days) including half-board, accommodation, transport, guide & taxes. Excluding flights.

What you can do: Explore the beautful country of Mali by trekking through the land of the mysterious Dogon people, cruising up the Niger River (one of the longest in Africa), visiting the mythical city of Timbuktu and exploring the World Heritage sites of Djenne.
Price: From £2120 (15 days) including half/full-board, accommodation, guide and taxes. Excluding flights.

What you can do: Participate in one of West Africa's most well known music and cultural festival, Segous 'festival on the Niger'. Experience the colourful Tuareg culture, the Bamabara dances and the Dogon masked ceremonies. This tour takes you to other sites of interest too.
Price: From £1510 (10 days) including accommodation & transport. Excluding flights, festival entrance ticket, mineral water.

What you can do: This 18 day tour takes you through 4 West African countries rich in cultural, natural and historical heritage. Discover Benin & Togo, home to the Voodoo belief system, Burkina-Faso with its extraordinary architecture, and Mali where the Niger River takes you from Bamako to Timbuktu.
Price: From £3200 (18 days) including accommodation & transport. Excluding flights.

What you can do: Explorers have been inspired by tales of the fabled cities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. This is a demanding journey through the exotic crossroads of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal. Follow the steps of explorers of old.
Price: From £2690 (20 days) including full-board, accommodation & transport. Excluding flights.