Explore West Africa
Hidden Gems. Stunning landscapes. Captivating architecture. Vibrant cultures.
Explore West Africa
Hidden Gems. Stunning landscapes. Captivating architecture. Vibrant cultures.
November's Featured Destination: MALI
From Bamako to Timbuktu, beyond the beaten path.
The Mali Immersion Tour: A Journey Through History, Heritage, and Heart
November 28 – December 14, 2025, | 14 Days, 13 Nights | $3,750*
Step into the living heartbeat of West Africa with Take You to Africa Travel's signature journey across Mali. This 14-day immersion is not just a trip. We don’t just take you to Africa—we reconnect you with heritage, language, and living communities that shape the African Diaspora in ways ordinary tours never touch.
From the iconic mud mosque of Djenné to the manuscripts of Timbuktu, from drumming villages in Ségou to camel rides in the desert, everyday blends discovery with meaning. Along the way, meet village chiefs, artisans, griots, and families who will welcome you into their lives and traditions.
Tour Highlights:
• Djenné: Explore the UNESCO-listed Great Mosque and meet community leaders.
• Ségou: Witness traditional blacksmithing, Bogolan textile workshops, and Bambara heritage.
• Siby: Experience masked dances and visit the legendary Kamandjan Camara Arch.
• Timbuktu: Walk in the footsteps of scholars, explore historic manuscripts, and enjoy a Tuareg cultural celebration.
• Bamako: Dive into bustling markets, artisan quarters, and Mali’s vibrant urban culture.
• Unique Encounters: Village exchanges, storytelling with griots, and cultural workshops throughout the trip.
Shared accommodations, group transport, all main itinerary inclusions.*
Spaces are limited to keep the journey intimate and meaningful. Secure your place on this unforgettable passage into Africa’s past, present, and future. Book now!
Authentic • Experiential • Immersive
IT TAKES A VILLAGE...
Traditionally, each year, masons, youth teams, and families mix banco (mud and organic fibers) and climb the mosque’s toron stakes to re-plaster its walls—a repair day that feels like a festival.
Sun-cured earth. Skilled hands. A renewed mosque. An intergenerational effort.
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Discover the Dogon—cliffside architecture, mask dances, masterful woodcarving, and a living cosmology passed down for generations. Explore with our co-founder—your local guide.
The Dogon are among Mali’s most influential communities—and one of West Africa’s most studied
DID SOMEONE SAY GOLDEN?
Everyone knows Mansa Musa was the world's wealthiest man. So where's the gold? Underneath Mali's golden sand is where all that glitters is gold. Explore Mansa Musa's gold mine with us.
Step into the Djinguereber Mosque he commissioned.
His legacy is golden.
CAPTIVATING ARCHITECTURE
Experience the beauty of Mali's centuries-old and world-renowned architectural techniques and styles. Our guided tours take you through stunning cultural sites where you can witness the incredible splendor of Mali's unique architecture.
This is one of the sites of the NDOMO in Segou, or the Bogolan Workshop.
SERENITY & BEAUTY
Sunsets are one of the world's most incredible beauties, and none are as beautiful as they are from boat rides on Mali's vast and serene Niger River. Sail with us.
These handcarved boats made from the wood of the Baobab tree add to the splendor of the sail.
It's easy to fall in love on the Niger River.
GET INTO THIS MARKET
Often called a ‘voodoo’ market by outsiders, Bamako’s traditional healing & spiritual arts market offers herbs, amulets, textiles, and meaningful souvenirs. Experience it with Take You To Africa—respectfully and up close.
Merchants don't just sell products, they offer services, too.
Pay attention. Even cars pass through this bustling market...it's a busy place.
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