Enjoying a beautiful location on the banks of Niger River, Bamako the capital of Mali and one of the prominent cities in West Africa draws travellers with its vibrant markets, raw energy and friendly locals. Bamako is a perfect destination for those who love to live in the moment. Lip smacking dining options, colourful markets, hotels and great nightlife; the city has enough to engage you for few days. The Malian capital also scores well on culture quotient for hosting some of the best cultural performances in the region where leading names of Africa’s music world performs. Charmed by these allures, thousands of travellers every year book business class flights to Bamako.
Useful Information
- The best time to visit Mali is from October until March.
- On should carry a copy of passport while visiting the city as police might check it any time.
- The tap water is infested with chemicals so travellers are recommended to use bottled water.
Your arrival to Bamako will acquaint you with some of the best experiences. The tourists should start their trip with a visit to Musee National that houses ethnographic collection of various ethnic groups. Wooden masks, carvings and ancient textiles are also on display here. French and English speaking guides are available to describe the things in detail. Muso Kunda Museum and Bamako Regional Museum are other museums in the city. Situated next to it is Bamako Botanical Garden where you can get acquainted to the plant diversity of this region. Bamako Zoo which is situated in close proximity to the botanical garden has Mali’s vivid wildlife that you would find interesting. Apart from this, the city also holds Trans Saharan Rally which is visited by a large number of visitors. Those who want to have a close look on Mali’s day to day life should visit Marche Medina which is the major market. While visiting the market, do remember that like most of the markets, haggling is order of the day here. There are hotels and restaurants of every budget so that travellers can spend a great vacation here.