The Best Trails in Mali

Bamako - Walking around Koulouba and Point-G

Hiking

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GerardNL

Distance

6.76mi

Elevation +

558f

TrailRank

39

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There are few hikes on WikiLoc for Bamako, so I decided to create a few more. Usual disclaimer applies: Use you common sense, be aware of your surroundings, don't take unnecessary risks and bring plenty of water. It's...

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Mango Valley Hills I

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GerardNL

Distance

5.65mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

37| 3.33

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On the soutern side of Bamako, there are a few hills that are worth a visit. Not only are the great to be out of the noise (and polution?) of Bamako, but there are also many mango trees. Therefore, the area frequently du...

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Bamako - Hill-Walk

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GerardNL

Distance

9.22mi

Elevation +

682f

TrailRank

36

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This walk is over and along one of the hills on the south side of the Niger river. Depending on the season, it will be quite dry and you get a dessert feeling. There are many different ways to get to the starting poin...

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Along the Hills near Sarambougou

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GerardNL

Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

34

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This is a 10km walk on one of the hills, north of Sotuba, in the outskirts of Bamako. As it's a fairly short walk, and the track is easy to follow, I would consider this an easy track. There are 2 high points (calling...

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Begnebougou / Mango Circle

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GerardNL

Distance

11.27mi

Elevation +

299f

TrailRank

34

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Due to the temperature, hiking is a bit of a challenge around Bamako, but in early May, the mangoes are ripe and you will enjoy this track where you'll be able to eat so many mangoes that you'll have plenty of energy! Ju...

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Bamako - Airport Circle

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GerardNL

Distance

14.36mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

34

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This track takes you around the airport is a large circle. General Info: As it's generally hot and sunny all year around, I would highly recommend to start the hike at first light. Bring plenty of water and don't coun...

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Mango Valley Hills II

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GerardNL

Distance

6.80mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

33| 4.33

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On the soutern side of Bamako, there are a few hills that are worth a visit. Not only are the great to be out of the noise (and polution?) of Bamako, but there are also many mango trees. Therefore, the area frequently du...

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From Koko(Kati) to Babougou

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secjoan

Distance

8.15mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

32

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Starting in Koko- Kati and following the valley beyond the north hills to Babougou. Can found anyone in the 6 first km, Multiples crossed paths but easy. there not more than 100 m of slope)

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Green valley around Falaninko

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GerardNL

Distance

10.12mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

32

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Just East of Kati, where the RN1 and RN4 meet, a small valley starts. A part of the year, it also has a small stream/river, making it quite a bit greener than the surrounding land and offers a nice place for a walk. A...

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Bamako - Canal Circle

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GerardNL

Distance

17.71mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

32

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This track takes you along a canal with lots of farmland. This is possibly the most beautiful part of Bamako. General Info: As it's generally hot and sunny all year around, I would highly recommend to start the hike a...

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Bamako - The Two Bridge Circle

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GerardNL

Distance

21.30mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

27

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A hike through various parts of Bamako as well as crossing the first and second bridge. With 34 km it's quite a long walk and should be considered a significant hike that is likely going to take 6 to 7 hours. This hik...

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Bamako - Sokorodji Circle

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GerardNL

Distance

12.76mi

Elevation +

236f

TrailRank

27

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This hike takes you around Sokorodji. More or less between the first and third bridge on the south side. The starting point is the Court of Appeals, but as it's a circle, you could start at any other point, as you lik...

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Coolcamp Mali Border

Off Road

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Georg 2

Distance

64.58mi

Elevation +

2306f

TrailRank

19

The trak coming from Mali boarder to Manantali Cool Camp It is basically a motorbike trak, but possibly with a not to big 4x4. We did it with a Land Cruiser, no Problem. Not good for trucks or large vehicles. Beautif...

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Bamako - Sotuba Circle

Mountain Bike

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GerardNL

Distance

32.41mi

Elevation +

732f

TrailRank

15

This track takes you through various neighbourhoods of Makao. It starts at the North end of the so-called "Third bridge". As much as possible, this tracks avoid the bigger roads, except for the last few kilometers. ...

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West Africa trip (2021)

Car

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netllama

Distance

3250.25mi

Elevation +

17326f

TrailRank

9

Photos from the trip are here: https://netllama.linux-sxs.org/pix/trips/2021-07-w_africa/index.html Detailed trip report is here: https://netllama.linux-sxs.org/llamaland/?p=3136

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Lafiabougou

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esnaultj

Distance

4.74mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

38| 3.0

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Easy and short. Close from BAMAKO city centre. Okay for running too

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Trek País Dogon 11/2011

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Kasbah Itran

Distance

32.90mi

Elevation +

4088f

TrailRank

27

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Desde Bamako, la capital de Malí, viajamos a la histórica ciudad de Djenné y a la impresionante falla de Bandiagara. Aquí realizamos un recorrido a pie de varios días. Es técnicamente muy sencillo pero el clima de la zon...

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Segué - Timissa

Bicycle Touring

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xavicosco

Distance

39.84mi

Elevation +

525f

TrailRank

23

Camí sense indicacions i ple de bifurcacions, pel que és molt fàcil perdre't. Tot i fer cas al que em deien ("rodar sempre pel camí més ample que et trobis") hi ha molts creuaments dubtosos. En molts trams he rodat "camp...

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Bankass - Segué

Bicycle Touring

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xavicosco

Distance

31.89mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

23

La primera part de la ruta (25 quilòmetres inicials aprox) es fan per una pista genial. Després hi ha una desviació a esquerres que indica Segué. Aquest segon tram és el realment complicat, ja que, a part de les fortes p...

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Boucle Makono - 31 km

Mountain Bike

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sebastien.rieussec

Distance

19.15mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

22

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Très belle boucle au départ de Lafiabougou. Plusieurs villages traversés. Montée progressive.

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