Places To Go To In Mali

	Sights & Attractions
	Bamako
	Bamako, the capital city is the melting pot of the various ethnic groups of the country. Shady, pleasant and welcoming, Bamako is one of the most traditional African capitals.
	Kayes
	Capital of the first administrative region, Kayes was also the capital of the French Sudan during the colonial era. Located near the river Niger, Kayes still has many European style buildings and Boulevards.
	Sikasso
	Capital of Kenedougou, Sikasso is the economic heart of the country, thanks to the cotton and other agricultural production. It's the only region that stays green year around.
	Segou
	Capital of the former Bambara kingdom, Segou is the second largest city of Mali.The city of the Balanzan trees (Acacia Albiza) has well preserved its Sudanese colonial architecture.
	Mopti
	Mopti," the Malian Venice" is the capital of the fifth region.This island has one of the busiest port on the Niger River, It is the region of tourism ' par excellence'.
	Djenne
	The city is the jewel of the Niger River, and is home to the World's largest mudbrick mosque design by the famous architect Ibn Batouta.
	The Dogon country
	Located in the mopti region, the dogon country offers spectacular cliffs, breathtaking views, and vast plains. The scenic dogon villages are built on the sides of the cliffs.
	Timbuktu
	Capital of the sixth region, Timbuktu was founded in the 12th century, also known as the 'mysterious city'; Timbuktu is classified as a world heritage site.
	Gao
	Gao was the capital of the powerful Songhai empire in the 15th and 16th centuries. Gao lies 1,200 km northeast of Bamako and was the last Malian port before Niger. The Tuaregs and Songhai inhabitants of Gao are known for their gourmet and their hospitality.
	Kidal
	Kidal is pure Sahara, with its chains of beautiful mountains. People live there from livestock and handicrafts production.