MALI - Festival on the Niger & Festival of the Desert Tour

MALI - Festival on the Niger & Festival of the Desert Tour

Company : Kumuka Adventure Tours
Activities : Travel Tours
Countries : Mali

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Mali, West Africa is said to be the birth place of West African rhythms with many renowned artists bringing their enchanting vocals and ethereal tones of the Kora to the forefront of world music...

Whilst there are several influences from the various regions throughout the country which have helped develop these unique sounds Malians, are fiercely proud of all representations. The 2 festivals in the country held in January have been developed, not only to celebrate the diversity and caliber of the music but also, as a means to bring together the different cultures in a peaceful environment to celebrate all which is important to this region. On a backdrop of either the largest desert in the world or one of the main life-giving rivers of Africa these festivals offer the traveler an insight into tradition, culture and spectacular landscapes. Join Kumuka on the following tours to experience the wonder.

Start Dates

Festival on the Niger - January
Festival of the Desert - December

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