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.

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. Depart for Siby this morning to explore. Reutrning to Bamako later this afternoon 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. Located adjacent to the museum is Mali National Park that incorporates both the botanical garden and zoo. Continue to the Cathedral of Bamako which served as the city's only Catholic place of worship until 1957, then unto the big, bold and beautiful Bamako Grand Mosque.

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

Tour ends with a drop off at your hotel

Includes

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

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