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Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world with about half of the population living below the international poverty line. Despite this the Malians are a friendly and welcoming people, and Mali is one of the most politically and socially stable countries in Africa. It’s situated in West Africa in the Sahara region.
Bamako
Bamako is the capital of Mali and the largest city in the country. In terms of tourism infrastructure here, there are higher standard hotels, restaurants and bars, and several attractions that might persuade you to stay more than just a night. The Mali National Museum has some good exhibits on the country, while the Bamako Botanical Gardens feature native plants.
Bamako also has quite a mix of architecture across the city including several striking landmarks such as the Bamako Cathedral, the Bamako Grand Mosque, and monuments including Monument de la Paix, the Independence Monument, and the Al Quoods Monument.
Mali UNESCO World Heritage Sites
There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mali which have been selected as such due to their historical and cultural importance.
Timbuktu is one of them, and yes, it does actually exist! This Tuareg city has an important history and features a number of historical buildings including the Djinguereber Mosque which was built in 1327, the Sidi Yahya Mosque, from 1441, and the Sankore Mosque from the 15th century.
The Djenne Mosque and the Tomb of Askia are two more of Mali’s World Heritage Sites and both are mud-brick buildings. Djenne Mosque is the largest mud-brick building in the world, while the Tomb of Askia is a pyramid.
The fourth World Heritage Site in Mali is the Cliff of Bandiagara. The cliffs on this escarpment have old cave dwellings that were built and lived in by the Tellem people, and later the Dogons.
Flights to Mali
The Bamako-Senou International Airport (airport code: BKO) is the main entry point for international flights to Mali, and it’s 9 miles outside the capital city. Flights to Mali from the UK are available only with indirect routes but with several different airlines. These include Royal Air Maroc who fly via Casablanca and Air France flying via Paris. The Air France flight to Mali is on a daily basis. KLM also provides travellers with flights to Mali from the UK but with two connections, the first in Amsterdam and the second in Paris.Mali Tourist Attractions
Mali is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a true African experience. It’s a destination that will appeal to visitors who prefer to get a better feel for the culture of a country, without being spoilt by 5 star self contained hotels. Being such a poor country the infrastructure is limited and this includes the tourism infrastructure. There are some hotels, but probably none that will appeal if you’re looking for luxury. The lack of infrastructure is definitely made up for by the people, who will be more than happy to help you out as you make your way to Mali’s variety of attractions.Bamako
Bamako is the capital of Mali and the largest city in the country. In terms of tourism infrastructure here, there are higher standard hotels, restaurants and bars, and several attractions that might persuade you to stay more than just a night. The Mali National Museum has some good exhibits on the country, while the Bamako Botanical Gardens feature native plants.
Bamako also has quite a mix of architecture across the city including several striking landmarks such as the Bamako Cathedral, the Bamako Grand Mosque, and monuments including Monument de la Paix, the Independence Monument, and the Al Quoods Monument.
Mali UNESCO World Heritage Sites
There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mali which have been selected as such due to their historical and cultural importance.
Timbuktu is one of them, and yes, it does actually exist! This Tuareg city has an important history and features a number of historical buildings including the Djinguereber Mosque which was built in 1327, the Sidi Yahya Mosque, from 1441, and the Sankore Mosque from the 15th century.
The Djenne Mosque and the Tomb of Askia are two more of Mali’s World Heritage Sites and both are mud-brick buildings. Djenne Mosque is the largest mud-brick building in the world, while the Tomb of Askia is a pyramid.
The fourth World Heritage Site in Mali is the Cliff of Bandiagara. The cliffs on this escarpment have old cave dwellings that were built and lived in by the Tellem people, and later the Dogons.