Ogobagna & Sur le Niger festivals
Wed, Jan 28
|Bamako
2 cultural festivals in 10 days Included: all overnight accommodations, breakfast, lunch & dinner, all transportation and fuel, visits mentioned in the program, tourism taxes and fees & a driver and an English-speak guide.
Time & Location
Jan 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 AM
Bamako, Bamako, Mali
About the event
Join us on a 10-day adventure through the heart of Mali, where two of the country’s most spectacular cultural celebrations come alive: the Ogobagna Festival in Bamako and the Festival sur le Niger in Ségou. This journey offers a deep dive into Mali’s artistic soul, combining sacred traditions, live music, artisan craftsmanship, and culinary delights.
Our tour begins in Bamako with the Ogobagna Festival, a powerful celebration of Dogon heritage. Experience the mesmerizing Dogon mask dances, where performers bring mythology to life through intricate wooden masks and choreographed movements that symbolize the link between heaven and earth. Explore exhibitions featuring Dogon art, crafts, and traditions, and join hands-on workshops like bogolan (mud cloth) dyeing to create your own piece of Malian culture. Puppet shows and live music performances add to the festival’s magic, blending storytelling and rhythm in a way that captivates all ages.
From Bamako, we journey to Ségou to experience the…