The main area of Dogon country is the 200 kilometre Bandiagara escarpment, known locally as the falaises. It is thought that the Dogon people migrated to the falaises to enjoy the natural protection that they afford - in places these cliffs rise to a sheer thousand feet and hence managed to preserve their traditional religion in the face of Muslim expansionism.

To this day the falaises have protected the Dogon culture and its complex and intricate system of animist beliefs. Spend an incredible few days here exploring and learning about the fascinating Dogon and their animist beliefs.

Where to stay
You can either stay at the very comfortable White Horse Inn (description below) our camp in Dogon villages or sleep on the roofs of Dogon houses.

White Horse Inn, Bandiagara
Restaurant area is al fresco, Mediterranean style with a good feel to it. Its sixteen rooms do not quite have the same appeal although they are very comfortable. All with TV, AC, phone and en suite facilities (shower only