The travels of
Tonton Bini
SAVANNAS AND MOUNTAINS CIRCUIT
Between green mountains, savannahs and waterfalls, this North-West circuit will amaze your eyes. It will allow you to discover the cultural richness of Sénoufo and Yacouba through several traditional dance shows.
10 days / 9 nights
Price / person
TRAVELOGUE
Day 1: Departure for Korhogo
Departure from Abidjan in the morning towards Korhogo for Domaine Bini Poro (600km). Relax in the evening and enjoy a candlelit dinner.
Domaine Bini Poro
Day 2: Educational walk & Visit to the Granite Quarry.
For this day, you will start with an educational walk and you will climb the Gnambelegue Mountain.
After making a stopover at the sacred pebbles, you will visit the granite quarry. Return to Domaine Bini Poro to attend the Boloye, the panther dance.
Montagne de Gnambelegue
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Carrières de granites
Gnambelegue Mountain
Careers of
Korhogo granites
Boloye dance
Day 3: Artisanal visit to Korhogo
We will go to the village of Waraniéné, located 5km from Korhogo, to see the weavers and beads of Kapélé.
Then, visit the village of Koni to discover the traditional blacksmiths.
Then head to the Kôkô district for mask sculptors.
We will take a trip to the Marche des Arts to discover Fakan’s paintingsa and a trip to the Korhogo Museum. Night at Bini Poro.
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Traditional outfits
Koni Forges
Weavers of Waraniene
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Day 4: Niofouin & Kouto
On the way to Boundiali, we will make a stopover at Niofouin, to visit the Case aux Fétiches.
Then we will leave for the village of Kouto where you can discover the century-old mosque and attend a traditional Senoufo dance.
Night in the town of Boundiali, at Iman's Hotel.
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Niofouin
The century-old Mosque of Kouto
Mosquée de Kouto
Forges de Koni
Tisserands de Waraniene
Day 5: Touba
We will leave for the town of Touba (3h30). During the journey, you will be amazed by the mountains in the distance. We will settle into the Reyata-So hotel and visit its orchard.
Then we will leave to discover the sacred caves of Touba.
Night at the hotel.
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Touba, its mosque and its cave.
Reyata-So Hotel Orchard
Le verger de l'hôtel Reyata-So
Day 6: Man, his cacades and his sacred monkeys
Once there, you will settle into a camping area.
You will visit the famous natural waterfalls of Man, where you can swim.
Finally, you will be able to get up close with the monkeys of the Sacred Forest of Gbêpleu.
Night on site. You will witness the dance of knives.
Les Cascades naturelles de Man
The natural waterfalls of Man
The monkeys of Gbêpleu
Knife Dance
Danse des couteaux
Day 7: Dent de Man
Hike to the Dent de Man, the region's famous twin rocks, which gives a panoramic view of the city. On the way back, you will have the opportunity to see the natural waterfalls. (5 hours of round trip hiking).
Night at camp. You will watch the stilt walkers dance.
Dent de Man and its waterfall
Day 9: Danané and its liana bridge
Stilt Dance
We will leave in the direction of Danané, located 1 hour from Man, where the famous liana bridges are located, an architectural and cultural jewel whose construction remains a secret to this day.
Return to camp in Man. You will witness the traditional Yacouba mask dance.
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Danané Liana Bridge
Yacouba mask
Day 8: Mount Tonkpi
Visit Mount Tonkpi, located 25km from Man, one of the highest mountains after Mount Nimba.
Visit to the house of the governor, Pierre Mesner, and night there.
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View of Mount Tonkpi and its governor's house
Day 10: Abidjan
Maison du gouverneur
Breakfast, stopover in Yamoussoukro for lunch and return to Abidjan.
Masque Yacouba
What is included
What is not included
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Accompaniment by a local French-speaking guide (or an English-speaking guide)
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A vehicle available with driver and fuel
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Accommodation
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Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
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Visits, entrances to sites or parks and activities indicated in the program
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Telephone support.
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Travel insurance
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The transfer
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Optional excursions
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Tips and personal expenses
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Drinks during meals
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International flights to Ivory Coast
Refund conditions
Payment terms
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A 50% deposit is required when booking.
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If the traveler cancels more than 14 days before the scheduled arrival date, you will receive a 90% refund.
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If the traveler cancels between 5 to 14 days before the scheduled arrival date, you will receive a 50% refund.
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If the traveler cancels less than 5 days before the scheduled arrival date, the traveler will not receive a refund. A credit valid for 6 months will be offered.
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Mobile Money (Orange, Wave, syntax)
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Species
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Bank transfer