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The pirogues that ply the Niger are leaky vessels, but no matter, the river is so slow and shallow during the dry season that it's unlikely anyone could drown. Our ride across the river came to us in the form of a young man who met us at the hotel. For $15, he and his brother ferried my wife and I across the river to the villages. The pirogue is like a canoe built with planks. A plastic container was used to toss out the water that leaked in during our trip. A long pole is used to push along the bottom of the river. Judging from the throw of the pole, I'd say that the Niger is no more than 10 feet deep during dry season in the middle channel. It could be very muddy down there, so I wouldn't try testing the water's depth. During the rainy season I could see that this place becomes very soggy indeed.
Updated Oct 16, 2007
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The bus station is away from the waterfront where the hotels are, so you'll need a short taxi ride. No need to do any heavy bargaining s the ride isn't that long. We arrived late at night and were able to wake up the manager of the hotel received us without complaint, and we were able to have our guide shepard us to the bus station in the early morning hours. However, these buses can and do break down. On the way to Djenne, the next day we were stranded about half way between Segou and San. We bargained for a bachee, which turned out to be a mistake as the bus managed to get fixed and met us at the San bus terminal. Needless to say, it was very late by the time we arrived in Djenne.
Written Aug 23, 2005
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Bittar trans is the best choice to go to/from Segou from/to Bamako.
The ticket cost 2500 cfas in October of 2004
Updated Jan 6, 2005
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Bittar trans is the best choice to go to/from Segou from/to Bamako.The ticket cost 2500 cfas in October of 2004
Q: how much does it cost for the people to take tourist across the niger river to villages?
A: You plan a wonderful trip including village visit! But it is up to you programme! How many villages do you want to visit near segou! There are nice villages of Bozo...
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On our way from Burkina Faso to Djenne, we stayed a day in Segou. We found this sleepy town a worthwhile stay due to the great views of the Niger river. The town has a seawall along it, so river...
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Segou: the old capital of the kingdom Bambara
Segou is a relaxing city in the delta of Niger river. It's not far from Bamako (about 4 hours by bus). The French took the city in 1892, using it as an administrative center for the Office du Niger,...
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Textiles, Pottery and ancient Bambara capital
Segou is a medium sized town on the Niger River. It is an excellant spot to but textiles, pottery and other Malian art. It also lies in close proximity to the ancient village of Segou Koro which once...
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