The scope for studying history in Burkina Faso is vast. This tour takes in: museums, markets, mosques, important sites for trade, the famous rock paintings in the Dogon country and much more. This is a culturally enriched tour that will represent a once in a lifetime experience for both students and teachers alike.
Subject Focus:
- KS 5: Visit important sites of trade.
- KS 5: See some of the sites of religious and historical significance.
- KS 5: Learn about a culture that is vastly different from our own.
Student Outcomes:
- Learn about the 14th century gold-salt trade that made Timbuktu a trading focal point.
- Understand the mix of cultures such as North African merchants and the settlement of Muslim scholars.
- Ride a camel into the Sahara and engage with a traditional Tuareg community.
- Engage with the local community by teaching English to orphans and underprivileged children.
- Visit rare cultural sites of major historical significance.
