Mauritania To Mali Explorer BB18
14 Days From £2338 (3,681 USD)
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Journey through the unspoilt countries of Mauritania and Mali and visit an oasis with thermal springs, see local culture and history and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chinguitty. Discover desert cities, nomads and explore the Terjit Oasis. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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| Arrival at Nouakchott - Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Night in hotel. Nouakchott: this name reflects the fact that the Neolithic site of the present city was occupied by the sea, and today there are still many shells on the coast. | |
| Nouakchott–Terjit Oasis - Departure to Terjit, the most beautiful oasis in Mauritania, where an oasis with thermal springs and marvelous pools awaits us for bathing. Camping with tents. | |
| Terjit Oasis-Chinguitty - Departure to Chinguitty, the seventh holy city of Islam declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Having tour in its libraries and quarters and its oases. The ancient city was a center of religious and cultural influence from which Mauritanians spread Islam and the Arab-Muslim culture thorugh the entire of West Africa. Night in a Motel. | |
| Terjit Oasis-Chinguitty - Another day to explore Chinguitty. | |
| Chinguitty–Tenewchert Oasis-Ouadane - Our journey will take us across 80 km, a true desert sand dune, where we will experience the isolation of the lost cities of the desert. Visit Tenewchert , magic big oasis in plein desert, arrived at Ouadane, Founded in the 6th century of the Hegira (XIIth after J.C), Ouadane was an important step in the trans-trade caravans. Visit the ancient quarters and libraries that displays the surprisingly glorious past of this country. Night in Motel. | |
| Ouadane-Passe of Amogjar–Mount of Zarga - The pass of Amogjar is a fascinating canyon where we will have the opportunity to see rock paintings and visit the Fort Saganne, built by the French. We will continue to the mount of Zarga. Camping. | |
| Mont Zarga–Trarza Desert–Rashid-Tidjikja - We enter the massive desert of Tagant, which offers immense dunes, stony areas, valleys and oases inhabited by welcoming nomads, which offer the traditional camel milk accompanied perhaps by dates, butter and fresh goat. Visit Rachid oasis and fortress, created in 1723. Reach Tidjikja, administrative capital of the region, an oasis divided into two by a valley bed. Night in motel in Tidjikja. | |
| Ksar El Barka–Matmata–Moudjria-Letftar - Visit Ksar el Barka, an ancient city buried in the sand. One can imagine the caravan trade and the opulence of its stores in times gone by. Visit Moudjria Colonial City Founded in 1905 accessed by a steep descent but with a splendid view. Camping on the dunes of Letftar. | |
| Letftar–Djouk-Kiffa - Departure to kiffa, across the beautiful passage of Djouk. Arrive Kiffa, see the beautiful beds made by the women of the city, visit popular markets and beds market. Night in motel. | |
| Kiffa–Kankossa–Mali Border - Departure to Mali, across some Mauritanian villages, Konakossa villags, arrive border, formality and take the road to Kayes, camping. | |
| Kayes–Bafoulabe-Kita-Bamako - Across the Malian villages, Visit the town of Kayes and its historical monuments, the station, Hotel du Rail and its Sudanese architecture, with a boat ride on the River. Visit Bafoulabe abd Kita, discover the culture, 2 nights with camping in Bafoulabe and Kita, arrive Bamako, night in Hotel. | |
| As Day 11 | |
| As Day 11 | |
| Bamako–Flight - Visit Bamako, the National Museum, the city market, the artisans' village; in the evening, transfer to the airport for flight home. |
