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Our guide to Mali Holidays and Vacation offers destination tips and practical information for top travel places and best tourist places in Mali. Holidays in Mali can be very exciting and fun filled vacations packed with adventure. Guideforafrica highlights the most adventurous holiday tours for Mali Visitors.

BEST HOLIDAY TOURS IN MALI

Timbuktu Tours

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Timbuktu Camel Rides

Timbuktu, an ancient city is nestled on the fringes of the Sahara Desert, in Mali.  It was once a global famous hub of Islamic culture, as well as a significant station of the trans-Saharan caravan trade exchanges of salt from the north went for gold and slaves from the south. Today, the city is nearly a time-forgotten artefact of its early glory. Much as this ancient city is in decay, it is still the location of numerous striking mosques such as the Djingerebur, Sankore and Sidi Yahaya; and tombs, some dating back to the 1300s. One of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, Timbuktu is still worth a visit for its ancient mosques. As a top tourist spot, Timbuktu is a set off

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Niger River

station for camel treks or 4-wheel drive excursions into the desert. An afternoon outing to the Tuareg villages is an amazing moments. There are also overnight camping outings on the sand dunes. Visitors also get chance to interact with desert inhabitants while enjoying their legendary hospitality. Holiday trips to this place offer maximum enjoyment particularly for historical and pilgrimage tours.

Bamako Tours

Bamako is the capital city and a modern town of Mali. It is a multifunctional city headquartering several educational and cultural centres. Situated on the Niger River near the rapids that divide the Upper and

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Bamako Botanical Gardens

Middle Niger Valleys, in the southwest of the country, Bamako is vibrant city with lively markets, fascinating museums. The city offers one of the most amazing sightseeing experiences in Mali. Some of the notable landmarks in Bamako include the centrally located Bamako Grand Mosque in the city; the Pont du Roi Fahd; Botanical Gardens and the National Museum (Musée National). Mali holiday tours to the Craft Centre at the Maison des Artisans; the Grand Marché; the Pink Market; the Muso Kunda Museum; the Bamako Regional Museum; and the Point G hill that contains caves with rock paintings is exceptionally alluring.

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Bafing Safari Chimpanzee

Mali Safaris

If you want to see Mali wildlife in its natural habitat, Bafing National Park is a must visit. Situated in southern Mali and established in the July 2000, Bafing Park is the only protected area for chimpanzees within the Manding Plateau area. It was formed with the objective of protecting the chimps. Wildlife enthusiasts looking to tour Mali should make Bafing Chimp tracking a priority! A safari to Boucle du Baoulé National Park is equally a rewarding experience for Mali holiday travellers. The park is famously known for its prehistoric rock art and tombs. It is also a popular spot for cultural tourists in the country.

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Great Djenne Mosque

Djenne Tours

Situated on the Niger and Bani Rivers, Djenne is one of Mali’s tourist highlights. It is a small ancient city situated in the Niger Inland Delta, central Mali about 450 km northeast of Bamako. Up to date, Djenne has still remained in principal untouched. It has maintained its original mud-brick houses lining narrow and winding streets. Djenne visitors can visit the Great Djenne Mosque, the world’s largest mud-brick structure built in 1907; the Grand Marche-one of West Africa’s most colourful markets; the Tupama Djenepo Tomb, a legend said to have been sacrificed on the founding of the city; the ruins of Jenné-Jeno, a

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Bandiagara Escarpment Trekks

historical city of the early centuries BC. Take time to explore this old town, famous for its traditional mud brick houses constructed on hillocks.

Bandiagara Trekking Tours

One of the very few destinations for trekking in Mali is the Bandiagara escarpment. It is located in the Dogon country. Bandiagara, Bankass and Mopti are the main departure points for trekking trips in the area. Tour guides are available in these excursions.

Activities

  • Camel Desert Rides / Treks common in Timbuktu
  • Historical and pilgrimage tours
  • Boat Cruises on Niger River.
  • Desert Camping is also popular particularly in Timbuktu
  • 4-wheel drive excursions in the Desert

When thinking of Mali holidays, we recommend travellers to search more about the place such as the best travel time and the popular events. November, December and January are the ideal months for Mali travel and holiday as at this time the climate is also travel supportive and many events also take place. This is the time before the heat hits in March and after the wet humid season.) Similarly, Mali holiday travellers can be rest assured as most hotels in Mali are pocket friendly with excellent facilities offering a packaged deal that includes stay, food, transportation and entrance fees to the tourist attractions in a single package

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