Bamako

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Most of the affordable hotels in Bamako have now switched to Africans on the way to Europe. A mattress for an immigrant that wants to make it to Europe has to fork-up up to 10 dollars for a mattress in Bamako per day

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Bamako is the capital of Mali and straddles the Niger river. With a population of around 1.7 million, it's the largest city in Mali and one of the largest in West Africa.

Introduction to Bamako

Bamako has been continuously inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. In 1883 it was conquered by French troops and in 1908 became the capital of French Sudan.

The city has only a few paved primary streets (goudrons) and the rest of the city's roads are unpaved and get dusty during the dry season (November to May) and muddy during the rainy season, offering breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

The city can be hard to navigate through due to the lack of road signs and the complicated layout of the streets and the one way system in the city. The roads are very crowded both with motor vehicles and motorcycles who appear to fill every available space feasible. Traffic police are particularly vigilant and will sometimes appear to enforce very arbitrary traffic rules. They are on motorcycles as well so it is unwise to try and outrun them in your vehicle as they will easily catch up.

Often the best way to navigate around the town is to hire a taxi-motorcycle to lead you to your destination. These are relatively affordable and depending on the distance can be as low as CFA 100. There is no meter and price is negotiated upfront.

Unemployment rates are high.

How to travel to Bamako

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Fly to Bamako

Bamako-Sénou Airport (IATA Flight Code: BKO) is roughly 15 km (30–40 minutes) from the downtown, with Flights from Paris on Point Afrique (cheap) and Air France (less cheap). Flights to Europe are also offered by Royal Air Maroc, via Casablanca—the main drawback to this option is that the flight from BKO to Casablanca leaves at 03:35. Taxi rides should cost about CFA 7000 from the city.

Passengers flying Air France should consider pré-enregistrement, or early check-in. This can be done at the Air France office on the day of the flight, between 10:00 and 17:00. The office is located at Plaza Lumumba. Luggage is dropped off and boarding passes issued right then and there, as would happen at the airport - minus the crowds and the hassle!

Travel by train to Bamako

Bamako is at the end of the railway line from Dakar in Senegal which used to transport passengers across Western Africa. However since a few years back all cross-border traffic have stopped and the only remaining service is a thrice-weekly train from the Western city of Kayes and a short commuter service from Koulikoro (city) | Koulikoro. There have been several announcements recently of a renewed service between Bamako and Dakar but no trains have yet materialised. The colonial-era Bamako train station GPS 12.648169,-7.999024 (Gare de Bamako) is located at Rue 340 Baba Diarra.

Travel by Bus

Bus travel to Bamako is feasible but often gruellingly slow. Some buses offers air condition, most don't. Segou (city) | Segou and Mopti are common destinations, a journey time of about ten hours. International services are available from most regional capitals, with journey times of up to 40 hours it can be a very memorable, if quite unfriendly, experience.

Bamako has two major bus stations, with Sogoniko handling the most traffic.

Sogoniko Bus Station - Gare Routière De Sogoninko | Avenue de L'unite Africaine OUA 12.600316,-7.961966 South of the river, along RN7
Djikoroni Bus Station - Gare Routière De Djikoroni | 12.611846,-8.031094

How to get around in Bamako

What to See

Mosque Bamako - The Grand Mosque

Bamako Botanical Gardens | 12.661455,-7.998122 - Near the zoo and national museum.

Bamako Grand Mosque | 12.646823,-7.993165
Bamako Museum - Musée de Bamako - Place de la Liberté 12.646868,-8.001665 ☎ +223 2000 0000 Entrance fee is CFA 500 for residents of Mali, CFA 1500 for tourists. Details the urban history of Bamako. Featuring local art, travel posters and exhibitions of artists living and working in Bamako.

Bamako Zoo | 12.664664,-8.000482 Towards the presidential palace. - Reopened in mid 2013 after complete renovation. Fewer than 200 animals from more than 100 species.

Muso Kunda Museum
National Museum of Mali - Musée national du Mali | 12.658574,-7.999479 ☎ +223 2022 3486 XOF2500 Decent collection of Malian art, artefacts and textiles in friendly grounds north of the centre. There isn't a massive range of exhibits, but they are well displayed and worth a visit. There are no English labels on exhibits, though English guides are available.

Point G Hill - Houses caves with rock paintings and offers good views across the city.

King Fahd Bridge - Pont du Roi Fahd | 12.623611,-8.004778 - King Fahd Bridge
Tour BCEAO 12.632476,-7.998379 BCEAO Tower (Bamako) - BCEAO tower Bamako

Muslim Travel Tips

At the end of each January, Bamako hosts the finish line to the gruelling trans-Sahara rally and the Budapest-Bamako. Hundreds of rally cars and motorcycles arrive in the city on the last Sunday of January.

Shopping in Bamako

Prices are not fixed and for many goods bargaining is expected. Beware, sometimes for common items (like food) the first price mentioned is just right. On the market it might be a good idea to first ask a couple of times at different stands before actually buying something.

Near the area of Bamako-Coura is the lively artisan market where traders from all over Bamako come to sell silver jewellery, leather, musical instruments and wood carvings. Prices are reasonable but the vendors expect their clients to bargain and enjoy it when they do. Once inside the market the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly but be careful in the busy streets directly surrounding - it's easy to lose a bag to a thief.

Euros are widely accepted.

All the Ecobank ATMs in Bamako take Mastercard and Visa card for cash withdrawal.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bamako

Pizzeria de Guido | Rue 250, off Blvd Nelson Mandela - Decent Italian restaurant - just don't expect taxi drivers to know where it is.

Love them or hate them and the French have left one nice legacy in West Africa: bread. Fresh delicious baguettes are ubiquitous and travellers should not be worried about becoming sick because of the bread.

Relax: Cafe with some indoor seating and a covered outdoor patio. Pastries, Pizzas, sandwiches, Steak and good breakfasts. Reliable food and very casual. Located on the Rue de Koulikoro just a few doors down from the Azar and Fourmi supermarkets.

Vegetarians will have a hard time in Bamako. Asking for a meal without Meat will be met with the kind of look reserved for children and elderly relatives one does not wish to upset. In a country where poverty is common and food is often scarce, turning down Meat is an oddity.

That said, mornings beans, fries and fried plaintains can be found streetside throughout the city. Morning, noon and night you can find small streetside "cafes" where you can get a fried egg sandwiches and some nescafe. Several varieties of fried dough are also easy to stumble upon. Lunch- Rice and groundnut stew is most easy to find, in local restaurants a plate with Meat shouldn't cost more than CFA 500, but can range up to CFA 1,500. Evenings you can find attcheke (cassava dish), spaghetti, beans, boiled eggs and fries relatively easily.

Meat eaters will be pleased to learn ef/ beef and fish are exceptionally good. ef/ Beef Halal Kebab and grilled Capitaine, a freshwater fish from the Niger river, are always a good choice. Chicken are left to fend for themselves and tend to be on the scrawny side, especially compared to North American Chicken. Although the situation is improving, you might want to avoid disappointment and just give Chicken a miss while in Bamako. To avoid food borne illness, stay away as much as feasible from fresh vegetables and make sure your food is piping hot before eating it.

Hotel Badala | Badalabougou - Second road right after (German) Emabassy ☎ +223 2023 2314 Very well run, little known restaurant/brasserie. Excellent food (the Pave du boeuf is yummy). Excellent service. Small pool, outside tables. Near the river. Prices are relatively high for Mali but in Bamako you need a treat sometimes!

Grocery shopping

You can eat like the local residents for a few hundred francs CFA a day, or shop in one of the Middle Eastern style supermarkets.

There is one main market, in the centre of town and several smaller markets in Bamako.

Supermarket-style stores are generally run by Lebanese businessmen.

La Fourmi Open 09:30-18:00
Azar Open 09:30-18:00
Supermarket Le Miniprix is actually the best one with the best service and with the lowest prices. They have a very clean store and are open 07:30-22:30. They also accept US/Canadian dollars and euro.

These stores will carry Western or Middle-Eastern goods, including cold cuts, fruit and vegetable and dairy products including fresh milk and yogurt. Prices are generally higher than in Europe or the US and choice more limited in a way reminiscent of a North-American convenience store.

There are some Halal restaurants where you can get nice omelette sandwiches for about CFA 250.

Many street vendors sell bread, Rice, fries, salad, grilled meat; however, use precautions while eating on the street.

Le Bafing | Quartier du Fleuve opposite the Service d'Hygiène - ☎ +223 6672 0781 around USD8 for main dishes Bistrot/Restaurant in a small street. Eating in a courtyard. Very good and friendly service. Daily special includes local dishes, à la carte Steaks, fish or spaghetti. Well stocked café. Recommended.

Assalam - ACI 2000 between the obelisk round point and Place Can. Lebanese- good schwarmas, hummus, brochettes- varied menu. Pleasant staff.

African Grill | 12.638758,-8.002886 Next to Place de l'OVMS c. CFA 3000 for main dishes Restaurant serving good authentic African cuisine, on a square just off a primary street. Not luxurious but good. Fruit Juices and are available but, because of the proximity to a mosque, don't be surprised if on Fridays they ask you to keep the bottles out of sight on the floor. They have a second location at the Musée National.

Appaloosa | Rue 311 12.636086,-7.998774 In Quartier du Fleuve ☎ +223 7666 9999 Restaurant and Bar. One of the strangest sights on earth. Malians in velour cowboy hats and vests serve Tex-Mex dishes in the restaurant while blond Russian professional women work the café. Must be seen to be believed. The food isn't bad either.

Poularco | 12.659454,-7.971482 In Hippodrome quarter, just off Rue Bla bla Another Lebanese joint with slightly higher class food than the rest. Nice shawarmas, Pizzas and good mixed salads are on the menu here

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Bamako has many Lebanese and Chinese restaurants.

Hippodrome

Bla Bla is where Bamako's upper crust go to relax and have a (expensive) cocktail or bottle of champagne. With a small but delicious African menu, a wide range of fruit cocktails and cold draft organic juice - it is one of the most popular restaurants to see and be seen. An entrée here is around US$15. Also this place frequently has art exhibitions for local artists.
Le Terrace next door to the Bla Bla is a very large bar/lounge on top of a night club. Very good atmosphere and salsa music, dancing. Good Pizzas and other fare.
Le Relax is a popular Lebanese hangout in Hippodrome with quick food and free Wi-Fi access. Pizzas, shawarmas and hummus are the stars in this menu.

Broadway Café - 12.616966,-7.978980 ☎ +223 2023 2521 - A Western style restaurant which is pretty much the only place you can find a "real" hamburger with "real" Cheese. Also on the menu are breakfast burritos, Chicken wings and shakes. Great if you are missing the comforts of home. Burgers only run US$4 without fries but expect to pay up to $12 for a full entrée.

San Toro is a restaurant serving traditional Malian food - no alcohol, but many ginger, tamrind and seasonal fruit based drinks. There is always live acoustic music there and the ambiance is very relaxed.
Da Guido just after the Bla Bla Road becomes dirt, is a real Italian restaurant run by real Italians. Their oven fired Pizzas are the best in Bamako and they also serve up hefty portions of delicious Pasta. Expensive flows freely here. Walking into this place you will think you just walked into an Italian restaurant in Brookly with the Roman wall murals and brick floors. A good Pizzas will run you about USD15.

The Evasion Jazz Club can be pretty cool on Fridays and Saturdays. The Hippo d'Or (close to Hippodrome) is also a nice place for enjoying non-stop live music on Fridays and, even more, on Saturdays. There is a big casino near the Hotel L'Amitie. Ibiza, Blyblos and Terrace are still the hippest places to dance and drink. For some less seedy drinking establishments, try No Stress & Jet Set (formerly Privledge), which both have swimmingpool tables as well. Bla Bla and its twin in Badalabougou are known to get pumping on weekends.

Crazy Horse has some good food and is well priced.

Ibiza | Rud Princess - Opening Hours: Weekends from midnight Around midnight the Malians come alive; thit is a nice nightclub with a variety of dance music from international to local dance tracks.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bamako

Bamako - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Bamako, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bamako. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Bamako and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Bamako. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Bamako. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Bamako: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Bamako.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Bamako: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Bamako, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Bamako.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Bamako, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Bamako, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Bamako and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Bamako, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Bamako, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Bamako without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bamako is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Bamako.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Bamako is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Bamako

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bamako

Ramadan 2025 in Bamako

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Due to the dramatic decline in the number of tourists/visitors due to the conflict in northern Mali, many hotels in Bamako have closed temporarily, including a few high-end ones. Travellers should keep in mind that the hotel where they plan to stay may be closed and plan appropriately. (July 2012)

Bed & Breakfast Ambassagou - Rue 592, Porte 171 12.597108,-8.017011 In Bacojicoroni quarter ☎ +223 7646 5628 single CFA 9,000; double CFA 13,500 Nice, very clean rooms. 15min to centre, airport and bus station. Restaurants, bars, markets are in walking distance. Nice evening or morning stroll to the river Niger. Transfer to and from airport is feasible. Owner Adama can help you with your excursions.

L'Auberge Lafia | Near Place de la Nation - Decent double rooms with fan for CFA 10,000. Handy location - close to attractions in the downtown. Will arrange taxis to the airport.

Sleeping Camel - Rue 25, Port 80, Badalabougou 12.62548,-7.98770 next to (German) embassy, near the old bridge on the south side of the river. ☎ +223 7817 5365 CFA 3,000 to pitch your tent, CFA 4,000 for the dorm and up to CFA 22,500 for rooms. - Camping & hotel with dorm beds popular with trans-Africa truck groups, adventure motor bikers and local expatriates. Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, restaurant available. River cruises can be arranged from the hotel.

Mission Libonaise ☎ +223 223 50 94 CFA 2500 Budget, located in one of the many markets

Auberge Toguna - ☎ +223 2211 6930
Comme Chez Soi - Porte 37, Rue 281/232 12.661999, -7.973865 In Hippodrome quarter, two street off Rue Bla bla after Station SNF ☎ +223 7444 2222 CFA 25,000 Checkout: 12:00 Hotel opened Jan 2010. While small with only five rooms, is probably one of the most inviting establishments in the city. Very nice swimmingpool and garden. Breakfast and internet included in the price.

Hotel Dafina Niaréla, Rue 461 - ☎ +223 2210 304 c. US$45 On a quiet street within walking distance of several restaurants (Vietnamese, Chinese, French) and a well stocked supermarket. Small swimming pool. Rooms are spread over several buildings around a courtyard. Ask to be shown some rooms before you make the decision. Some rooms are much nicer than others. A/C, slow internet access in business centre. Breakfast is OK but do not count on dinner or lunch. OK café for a cold soft drinks.

Hotel Jamana - ☎ +223 2021 3456
Hotel Lac Débo ☎ +223 222 96 35
Hotel Le Rabelais - ☎ +223 2021 5298 CFA 38,000+

Has a swimming pool, French restaurant. Food good but not cheap. Make and sell their own ice cream! You can pay to use the swimmingpool if you're not staying there. The rooms are smallish but clean, air-conditioned, with wireless internet.

Hotel Sahel Vert - Rue 209 Hippodrome - On Koulikoro Rd. just around the junction from Express CFA 20,000-25,000 Check-in : 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 A small African style guesthouse with outdoor bar, small swimming pool, thatch "pailotte" and free computer and Wi-Fi access for guests. In a safe and convenient location for Hippodrome ventures. Serves up traditional Malian meals (grilled Chicken, fish and kebabs) for a reasonable cost.

Hotel Yamey ☎ +223 223 86 88
Le Relais | campa2@ Route de Koulikouro - ☎ +223 2021 0229 US$90 Rooms are small and make sure that you get a room at the garden side otherwise don't bother unless you like to get up early with the traffic noise. Italian restaurant on ground floor is good but pricey for Bamako. Advantage is the Azar supermarket next door and the café/restaurant le Relax.

Azalai Grand Hotel - 12.649804,-7.999520 ☎ +223 2022 2492 - Swimming pool, tennis court, internet access. The hotel is by far one of the oldest in town. For a while, it was the most run-down as well but has recently been thoroughly renovated. Nice-sized, very clean rooms with large windows that open. Good service. Restaurant reasonable but the breakfast buffet is a little overpriced. Both the jewellery lady and Tuareg crafts vendor in the lobby will try to massively overcharge you. Give them a miss: you'll do better at the Marché des artisans in town. Small book store in the lobby with a nice selection of Malian Books and newspapers. Staff haven't figured out how to clean out the swimmingpool - give it a miss. Internet reliable and fast, by local standards.

Azalai Hotel Salam - 12.629549,-8.007989 ☎ +223 2022 12000 From CFA 75,000 Most luxurious of the three Azalai hotels in Bamako and one of the best in town. Very nice pool. Expensive but nice restaurant. Central air, big beds, colour TV, immaculate bathrooms. Hotel café popular with "professional" women.

Laico Hotel de l'Amitié ?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=13&Itemid=85 Avenue de la Marne in downtown - ☎ +223 22 43 21 Thit is probably the plushest of all the hotels in Bamako along with the Radisson.

Laico Hotel El Farouk - ?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=9&Itemid=35 Boulevard du 22 Octobre 1946, Quartier du Fleuve - ☎ +223 2023 1830 - Laico Hotels took this over from the Kempinski Hotel Chain.

Radisson Blu Hotel ACI 2000 Hamdallaye Hamdallaye 12.635158,-8.030923 ☎ +223 4429 0000 Prices starting at CFA 132 000 Thit is one of the newer hotels in Bamako with excellent, large rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel for guests. The ACI 2000 area of Bamako is however quiet and removed from the hustle+bustle of downtown.

Stay safe in Bamako

In Bamako you have a high chance of encountering the police. You should always at least carry a copy of your passport and visa. It is often not sufficient to just show your driving license and this might lead to a ride to the police office - if you're not prepared to bribe your way out. Notice that the police often stops taxis.

If the price of the 'ticket' seems high (more than, say, CFA 5,000 for a minor offence), ask to go to the police station. There you can get an official receipt which shows the true price of the offence. Many local residents consider it a moral issue to pay proper fines rather than grease the pockets of corrupt police.

Medical Issues in Bamako

If you go gradually (doni doni) you'll be able to drink Bamako's quite chemically tasting tap water. You shouldn't drink the unmarked sachets with water or syrupy water as long as you don't drink tap water—though the branded sachets of mineral water are fine (CFA 50).

Or you can avoid any hassles and drink bottled water. If you're sticking around town for a while, try buying bottled water by the case. The price will drop from about CFA 1500-1800 to CFA 600-700 per 1.5 litre bottle.

Clinique Pasteur is a more expensive toubab clinique, is fairly clean and is within close proximity to the US Embassy in ACI 2000 area of Bamako. Dr Toure there speaks English, was medically trained in Canada and he can be visited via mobile at: +223 6674 0572.

Bamako Grand Mosque - don't consult Dr Nazha... and don't trust Dr. Dolo with your pregnancy. Normally they want to have you taking all feasible tests and are notorious for recommending drastic unnecessary and expensive treatments. You first might want to consult a cheaper normal heath centre like Clinique Farako in Hamdallaye, or the Centre Diagnostique (Dr. Catherine Cisse) near the old Pont de Martys. Even then, double check all recommendations online and with a doctor abroad before embarking on any treatment plan or surgery.

Cope in Bamako

Embassies & Diplomatic Missions in Bamako

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Canada Immeuble Séméga, Route de Koulikoro, Commune II - ☎ +223 44 98 04 50 +223 44 98 04 55 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30–13:00
Greece | Porte 429 Rue 321 Moussa Travele, Quartier du Fleuve, B.P.: 1, Bamako - ☎ +223 2022 2024 +223 2022 5636

United States ACI 2000, Rue 243, Porte 297 - ☎ +223 2070 2300

News & References Bamako

Go Next

Siby is a town at a one hour's trip from Bamako on asphalt road. Once you are there in Siby, you may want a 4 wheel drive vehicle to explore the sandy roads to several touristic sites within a 30 minutes drive. It has very nice scenery, rocks to climb and the Saturday market. There is a historic grotto, a 45 minutes hike to a mountain side, an natural arch where rock climbers can get a panoramic view of the city and countryside, a cascading waterfall and surprisingly cool swimmingpool which makes for a wonderfully fresh plunge, about a 30 minutes trip from the city's primary street.