Budget Calculator: Travel Cost in Mali

Average Daily Travel Cost, Per Person

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Mali Average Daily Travel Cost:	CFA 14,551.71
Accommodation¹	CFA 6,957.70
Food²	CFA 4,216.49
Water²	CFA 1,145.86
Local Transportation¹	CFA 1,520.71
Entertainment¹	CFA 3,081.44
Communication²	CFA 1,112.80
Tips and Handouts¹	CFA 840.11
Intercity Transportation¹	CFA 4,488.15
Souvenirs¹	-
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps¹	-
Alcohol²	CFA 821.89

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Mali Tourist Information

Mali is a large country in West Africa that has the Sahara Desert in the east and the Niger River, mud mosques, and a rich culture in the west. There are a variety of towns with outstanding weekly markets where you can interact with the locals and enjoy the atmosphere of daily life in Africa. You can trek through the beautiful Dogon Country and see village life that has remained unchanged for centuries. You can make the trek to the famed Timbuktu, or you can walk through the sand dunes in Gao.

Mali offers a unique view into Africa. What it lacks in wildlife it more than makes up for in culture. Allow plenty of time for mishaps and unscheduled stops, but take them with ease, as they're all part of the adventure.

Mali's Top Tourist Attractions

Dogon Country: Spend several days trekking through this beautiful and unique part of Africa were villages continue traditions that are centuries old.
Djenne's Mud Mosque: The largest mud mosque in the world, it's best visited on a Friday when you can see services in full swing.
Timbuktu: Make the long trek to this legendary town that sits far out in the Sahara Desert.

Popular Food in Mali

Jollof Rice: A West African rice dish that combines tomatoes, onions, and vegetables.
Maafe: A stew like dish made with a meat such as lamb or chicken and a peanut based sauce.
Couscous: A finer version of this Middle Eastern classic, often served with vegetables.

Cities in Mali

Bamako is the capital city of Mali.
Gao is the capital city of Region de Gao.
Kayes is the capital city of Region de Kayes.
Mopti is the capital city of Region de Mopti.
Segou is the capital city of Region de Segou.
Bandiagara, Djenne

Hotels and Hostels in Mali

Azalai Grand Hotel

Bp 104 Bamako , Bamako, Mali, 0000

Rating none

Private $95.85

A excellent place for travelers of all interests and ages, this four stars property is the original facility build during the colonial era, le Grand Hotel has always enjoyed hosting a variety of visitors coming to Mali on business or on a enriching quest.

Azalai Hotel Salam

BP 104 , Bamako, Mali, 000

Rating none

Private $87496.97

Hotel SALAM positioned on the left bank of Niger river, adjacent to the congress middle, has a fine, international quality level of service.

Hotel Kanaga

Mpoti , Bamako, Mali, 000

Rating none

Private $70868.74

This striking and strategically positioned facility also has a swimming pool and restaurant, with the chance to dine outside if the weather is nice.

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Travel Tips for Mali

ATM Locations in Mali

By Bryan on May 16, 2010

Despite the rumors, Mali has many ATMs spread throughout the country. Most of them take Visa or Mastercard. Some people have had problems with their cards being canceled because they did not inform their bank that they would be traveling in Africa. We spent a month in Mali in March, 2009, and found ATMs in the following cities: Bamako, Kayes, Segou, Mopti, Sevare, and Gao. At that time we did not find any in Djenne, but there is a bank with a Western Union. Power outages are frequent, and this can disrupt ATMs, so get a lot out of it when you find one working.