Bamako And Siby Day Tour

A panoramic view shows a dense town nestled in a rocky, arid landscape with buildings of various sizes and colors.

A street scene in Mali, featuring a clock tower, palm trees, a monument, and various vehicles.

A mosque with two tall minarets stands behind a yellow sign and lush greenery.

A woman carrying a bucket on her head walks past people sitting outside buildings while others ride motorcycles down a dusty street.

An outdoor shot shows a train yard with several boxcars parked on tracks under a clear blue sky, with trees and buildings in the background.

A natural rock arch frames a lush green valley dotted with trees, with rugged cliffs and distant hills under a bright sky.

A powerful waterfall cascades over rugged, rocky terrain, surrounded by lush green foliage.

People are enjoying themselves at a beautiful waterfall with lush green trees and rocky terrain.

A dramatic natural rock arch spans across a valley, with rugged cliffs and lush green vegetation under a clear blue sky.

A natural sandstone arch bridges a gap between rocky outcrops covered in lush green vegetation.

A person stands with arms outstretched on a massive rock arch overlooking a lush green forest.

A vibrantly lit, unusually decorated tower stands tall against a dark night sky, with a smaller, brightly lit building to its right.

A vendor in a red beanie holds up sandals at a bustling market stall filled with footwear in Bamako, Mali.

A diverse group of people are seen at a bustling market with motorcycles and goods on display.

from $295.00

Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
Location: Bamako, Bamako
Product code: bamakoday

Full Day Tour To Siby And Bamako

Day Tour: Siby and Bamako

Estimated to be the fastest-growing city in Africa and the sixth-fastest in the world, Bamako sprawls across flat plains straddling the Niger River. Aside from being a major port, the city is also a melting pot of culture, boasting several museums, botanical gardens, and impressive places of worship.

Itinerary

With so much to see and so little time, the best way to see the best sites is by a guided day tour on a private, air-conditioned car with your Bamako City Tour.

We will pick you up at your hotel and Bamako and will start our day tour by driving to Siby, a rural village located about 50 km south of Bamako, and the gateway to the Manding Mountains. Siby is known for its dramatic natural rock formations, especially the iconic Arch of Kamandjan (or Kadjan). We will go on a short hike through the hills with stunning views over the area. Passing by the village of Siby we'll also get a look into the daily rural life and see the colorful painted houses.

We will then returen to Bamako to see the National Museum of Mali, which offers ethnographic exhibits on the locals with displays on masks, textiles, statues, and other contemporary art forms as well as the Mali National Park which comprises the botanical garden and zoo. We will also have a stop at the Cathedral of Bamako which served as the city's only Catholic place of worship until 1957, and of course Bamako Grand Mosque.

Also on the menu is the Monument of Independence, complete with a minaret on top, the BCEAO Tower or Africa Tower, which, at 20 stories and 80m (262ft) high, is the tallest building in Mali. If time permits, we'll also visit a local market and some of the locals' favorite places of hangout.

At the end of your tour we will drop you off at your hotel in Bamako.

Includes

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local guide
Fuel
Hotel pick up and drop off

Excludes

Visa and visa application fees
Travel, cancellation, medical insurance
Meals, beverages, and snacks
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Entrance fees where require

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Reviews

4/5 - (19 votes)

“We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been in such capable hands for the 10 days – we have travelled extensively and done many private tours at exotic destinations, but none have matched the impeccability of this particular tour. I want to congratulate Karen for her professionalism in all her dealings with us and for Ogomono who was a standout in his own right. The memories of Mali and the fun time we had will always be treasured thanks to Ogomono”