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Discover Bamako

Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. Its various ethnic groups make this metropolis a cosmopolitan place. In addition, its buildings (its Great Mosque, its National Institute of Arts, the Mosque of Hamdalaye) offer an impressive array of monuments. It is also in the heart of the Malian capital that the Malian headquarters of the BCEAO (the Central Bank of West African States) is located.

Looking for discovery? Let yourself be tempted and visit one of the most beautiful African capitals.

 Restaurant

If you want the true taste of Malian food, then the best place is the local food markets or the roadside stalls. Yassa Chicken Yoloff and rice are the most popular dishes.

The 5 best recommended restaurants in Abidjan

The loft
The Savana
The San Toro
Da Guido
The Olympian

Top Attractions

The National Museum of BAMAKO

The National Museum of Mali is an archaeological and ethnological museum located in Bamako with the objectives of promoting national unity and paying tribute to traditional Malian culture. It presents permanent and temporary exhibitions of archaeology and ethnography, as well as contemporary art. The museum has a large garden, which will allow you to recharge your batteries and admire wonderful models of Malian monuments. This is the place essential for those who want to know the history of Mali.

The Great Mosque of BAMAKO

The Great Mosque of Bamako is an Islamic shrine in the city of Bamako. It was built on the site of an old mosque, made of earthen bricks and erected in the 1970s by the government of Saudi Arabia. The Great Mosque of Bamako is one of the tallest buildings in the city and its architectural finesse makes it an even more imposing monument. No matter where you are in Bamako, it is rare that one cannot see from a distance the mosque, which is one of the high religious places of Mali.

The BCEAO Tower

The BCEAO Tower is a skyscraper located in the river district of Bamako. In addition to the Hotel de l'Amitié, it is one of the few skyscrapers in the city and is home to the Malian headquarters of the Central Bank of West African States. The tower, nicknamed "crowned tower", has 17 levels plus the basement. It was designed in 1994 in the style of Sudanese Revival architecture.

MALI National Park

Mali National Park in Bamako is one of the largest city parks on the continent. The park has a complete network for pedestrian traffic and walks. It is also equipped with sports trails, jogging and cycling trails, climbing routes of varying difficulty and various explanatory trails and awareness of botany, birds and nature. Passionate about nature and in search of calm and tranquility? It will be a real pleasure for you to discover the place.

Cinema

Watching movies is a popular activity among Abidjan, although there are many cinemas in Abidjan. 

Palace of Culture Amadou Hampathé BA

French cultural center

Magic cinema

Babemba

Transport

Most of the main roads in Mali are in good condition and,- except near Bamako, not very crowded. Toll motorways are being built little by little at the exit of Bamako, on major roads, on recently paved sections.
Toll motorways are being built little by little at the exit of Bamako, on major roads, on recently paved sections.

Youth Hub

Public Transport

Public passenger transport services in Bamako are provided only by small minibuses and taxis. Although the is essential for urban commuters, minibuses, operated by the transport union SOTRAMA, are the following the main source of congestion and pollution in the city. 

Minicars

Bamako is a very large city by its area and population. It is mainly served by several means of public transport such as minicars with a capacity of 12 – 25 seats called "SOTRAMA".

Taxi 

The great thing about them is that they are accessible anywhere, anytime.

Minibus

bush taxis (Peugeot 504) are gradually being replaced by minibuses. Price roughly equivalent to that of the bus, but departs once the passenger quota is reached.

Boat

river connections and boat transport are relatively interesting to discover the country and reach the Timbuktu region. Regular boats run between Koulikoro and Gao.

Railway

Train To get to Kita, Kayes and Koulikoro. Count between 12h and 15h to connect Kayes.

Car

There are car rental companies. There are also local rental companies offering competitive prices. Car insurance is compulsory and indispensable.