| Duration: | 2 Day(s) - 1 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
DAY 1: BAMAKO – TERIYABUGU (Approx 332 km)
3 hour's drive to Ségou former colonial administrative center. Visit Sékoro village, the former capital of the Bambara kingdom where you will see the tomb of King Biton Coulibaly the founder of the Bambara Kingdom, the mosque that is older than the village, and visit the mosque that King Biton built for her mother. Admire the beautiful Sudanese-style colonial architecture. See and experience how to make a traditional mud cloth. Visit the pottery market, traditional weavers, and other artisans.
After visits, depart Ségou for the 1-hour drive to Teriya Bugu, "the hut of friendship," and the headquarters of the Association for Rural Development. The center is surrounded by thousands of eucalyptus plants, orchards, fisheries, and a farm that supplies fresh food to its restaurant. Two beekeepers tend to 140 hives to produce honey. Overnight at Hotel Teriya.
Meal(s) included: None
DAY 2: TERIYA BUGU – BAMAKO (Approx 332 km)
Breakfast, morning excursion to the small village of N’Goron for fishing accompanied by its inhabitants. Here, we will experience fishing with these village fishermen. Once back, the tour leader of Teriya Bugu will take us for a relaxing walk through mango trees and banana plants, watch birds, and see monkeys, camels, horses, crocodiles, peacocks, and other wildlife in the on-site mini zoo. We will learn about the project history of Priest Bernard Verspieren and a Somono Fisher, Lamine Samaké and you will discover how this project is supporting hundreds of families. After visits, drive back to Bamako.
Meal(s) included: Breakfast
TOUR PRICE IS: ( Price is per person based on one traveler, if more than one, the price will decrease)
Accommodation in the property listed in Teriyabugu, Transportation in private vehicle with A/C, Cruise in Teriyabugu, Trained English-speaking tour guide, local tour guide, Admissions to all listed sites, Meals indicated by Breakfast in Teriyabugu.
