PLACES OF INTEREST - Mali


Dogon-Country-Mali-Palmtrees-Mudbrick

Mali has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


Bamako-Capital-Streetlife-Mali

Bamako

The capital of Mali is a big and sometimes chaotic city. Highlights are several interesting museums and the wide range of entertainment venues, shops and restaurants. Read more >>>

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Places of Interest | City



Banani-Dogon-Country-Souvenirs-Wood-Mali

Banani (Dogon-trip day 2)

What a magical place in the center of the village with rocks and some trees surrounded by mudbrick huts and a beautiful view over the cliff on one side and the desert on the other side.... Read more >>> 

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Travel Story | Trip



Bandiagara-Dogon-Country-Mali

Bandiagara (Dogon-trip day 3)

We walk into a cave that is full with Dogon souvenirs and a children choir who sing and dance - obviously for a fee ... .... Read more >>>

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Travel Story | Trip



Djenne-Mosque-Mudbrick-Market-Mali

Djenne

A market from the fairytale 1001 night with on the background the world famous picturesque mudbrick mosque of Djenne. Djenne is one of the highlights of a visit of Mali. Read more >>>

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Places of Interest | City



Mopti-River-Boat-Banks-Harbour-Mali

Mopti

Mopti has got a very lively market and a beautiful mosque. For a long time the city has been a crossroad of rivers and the starting point of a river trip to Timbuktu and still the banks of the river are the place to be. Read more >>>

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Places of Interest | City



Tirelli-Dogon-Country-Mali

Tirelli (Dogon-trip day 1)

From the roof here you have a beautiful view of the stone houses and thatched roofs that are so characteristic of the Dogon villages would turn out later. ..... Read more >>>

 

 

Mali | Travel 2012 | Travel Story | Trip