Bamako

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Introducing Bamako

If you’re looking for a tranquil stay, you should probably look elsewhere. But if you like your markets colourful, clamorous and spilling into the surrounding streets, appreciate energy that illuminates the night and hanker for the opportunity to befriend open and friendly locals, Bamako might just get under your skin. With great restaurants, hotels and nightlife, the best museum in the region and a soundtrack provided by some of Africa’s best music stars, Bamako has plenty of reasons to linger.

Last updated: Sep 10, 2008

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Main market, Bamako
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Main market, Bamako

Lonely Planet photographer
  • Peter Ptschelinzew
  • Lonely Planet photographer
  • Portrait of the artist/crafstman Sekou Kourouma.
  • Women in typical dress counting money.
  • Mamadou Traore's compound, Mamadou, back from Mecca with friends.
  • Amber beads on mud cloth, Mamadou Traore's compound.
  • Niger River with BCEAO Bank tower behind.
  • View of fields from escarpment above Sibi.
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