Mali Safari, Tours & Holidays

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres. The population of Mali is 19.1 million. 67% of its population was estimated to be under the age of 25 in 2017. Its capital is Bamako.

Tourism in Mali has developed spectacularly over the last 15 years. The country is now one of the most favourite destinations in West Africa, with a tourist expenditure of 116 € million in 2009 according to the Malian Office of Tourism. Several reasons explain the increase in the phenomena, including (relatively) political stability and a large variety of cultural and natural sites. Some of the Malian tourist sites have been internationally acknowledged as major destinations for decades, such as Timbuktu or the Dogon Country.

It’s difficult to imagine present-day Mali was once a dazzling centre of learning and one of the three main African Empires that controlled the trans-Saharan trade. Continuous ethnic conflict in the region is a constant threat to the culture and the stability of the land and has resulted in throwing the budding economy into great disarray. Blessed with some astounding landscapes and remarkable ancient monuments, Mali is a land that is steeped in rich traditions and culture, much of which will probably be hidden from visitors until stability returns to the region. As of now, the capital Bamako is one of the safest cities to visit in Mali.