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Day 3 – Dougouba, Segou
After breakfast at the hotel in Segou, we left for a 20 minute drive to the small village of Dougouba.
Dougouba
As per local legends, at one time, the king of Segou belonged to the Keita tribe and he suppressed the local villagers of Dougouba, taking virgin girls and making them his slaves. An old lady at the village cast a spell that anyone belonging to the Keita tribe trying to enter the village will go blind. Locals still believe this legend, and anyone of Keita tribe passing by the village on a bus on the highway will close their eyes as long as the view of Dougouba village can be seen.
The highlight of this small village is the grand mosque which is the only mosque in Sahel that is half mud (old mosque) and half cement (new mosque). Visiting the old mosque is considered unsafe (because of the lack of maintenance) and only for Muslims, but your tour guide can negotiate it with the imam for you to enter!
The new cement and old mud parts of the Grand Mosque of DougoubaOld mud part of Grand Mosque of DougoubaRoof of new cement part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
Minaret of mud part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
Minaret of mud part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
Inside the new cement part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba. The small door is the entrance to the old mud part.
Entering the old mud part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
Old mud part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
Roof of Old mud part of Grand Mosque of Dougouba
After a quick visit to Dougouba, we headed back to Segou for some sightseeing in the city.
Segou
The second largest city of Mali lies on the Niger river and is one of the most important ports of Mali. Besides the hustle bustle around the river, the most impressive architecture of this city are the French colonial houses that now hosts government offices.
Every Monday morning, the area around the Niger river comes alive with two markets – pottery and produce. Locals from all around the Segou region bring their potteries and produce in canoes and boats to sell at the makeshift markets.
Local boats bringing pottery and produce, parked at banks of Niger river in Segou.
Locals bring pottery in boats from all around Segou.
Segou Pottery Market
Segou Pottery Market
All kinds of pots sold at Segou Pottery Market.
Unloading and sorting of pots at Segou Pottery Market.
Pots used for washing, cooking, decorations, etc. can be found at Segou Pottery Market.
Ségou features a mix of architectural styled French Colonial and traditional Sudano-Sahelian buildings. The French Colonial administration established offices in the city back in 1930s and earlier, which are now housed by various government agencies. The administrative buildings, now displaying a charming decay, are situated slightly back from the river and taking pictures of these buildings is frowned upon!
Sudano-Sahel architectural building in Segou.Post office in a French Colonial building in Segou.French Colonial building in Segou.French Colonial building in Segou.
Next up, we traced our way back to the river to see the fish and produce market. Apart from seafood, vegetables and fruits, this traditional ‘flee’ market also sells all kinds of daily-use items; and voodoo stuff!
Entrance to the market in Segou
Grains at market in Segou
Vegetables at Segou Market
Voodoo stuff sold at Segou Market
Voodoo stuff sold at Segou Market
Everyday items sold at Segou Market
Segou is famous for its bogolan cloth, or mud clothing (literally translated as “earth cloth” in the Bambara language), the craft center is the best place to buy these from, although there are also plenty of street vendors selling them. A handspun and handwoven cotton cloth that is hand-dyed following a complex process with the use of plant extracts and fermented mud from the Niger river.
At the craft center, a guided tour explains how Bogolan clothes are made and even have the chance to try your hand at creating your own masterpiece. They also have a shop with work that is generally of a higher quality than on market stands.
Bogolan cloths being dried at craft center
Local creating mud patterns on Bogolan cloth
Every pattern has a meaning described by the tour guide at craft center
Finished Bogolanfini sold at craft center in Segou
It was a treat to visit all these amazing places in Segou! After lunch at a local restaurant, we headed for a 2.5 hour drive east to the third largest city of Mali – San, arriving after sunset.
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
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Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
We departed Bamako in the morning after breakfast, arriving to Segoukoro around noon after a 3 hour drive. First stop was at the home-village of Biton Coulibaly.
Bitòn Coulibaly and Segoukoro
Bitòn Coulibaly (1689–1755), also known as Mamary Coulibaly, founded the Bambara Empire in what is now Mali’s Ségou Region and Mopti Region.
The tomb of Bitòn Mamary Coulibaly, founder of the Segu Empire, lies in Segoukoro (old Segou), next to a recent reconstruction of his palace with its seven vestibules. The palace lies in shambles with much-needed reconstruction because of lack of maintenance. Inside the palace is the museum depicting the life of Biton Coulibaly with mannequin guards and mannequin Biton.
To enter the village, you must meet the chief, who is blind, to get his permission and pay a fee. You will be given a local guide (in French only) who will explain the house of the chief, the tomb of Biton and the palace.
Entrance to historical Sekoro / Segoukoro village
Village chief of Segoukoro
Segoukoro village
Granary of the village chief’s home, Segoukoro
Turtles at the village chief’s home, Segoukoro
Tomb of Biton Coulibaly
Tomb of Biton Coulibaly
First mosque of Segou. No one is allowed to enter the mosque, even the locals!
First mosque of Segou. No one is allowed to enter the mosque, even the locals!
New mosque of SegoukoroNew mosque of SegoukoroReconstructed Palace of Biton Coulibaly
Bust of Biton Coulibaly, Segoukoro
Bust of guards in Biton Coulibaly palace, Segoukoro
Segou
It takes about 20 minutes drive from Segoukoro to reach the second largest city of Mali – Segou. This colonial town lies on the banks of Niger River, and with its beautiful tree-lined avenues and relaxed atmosphere, it is the heart of Bambara culture.
Upon entering the city from the west, you see a ‘welcome monument’ at the roundabout of the main highway displaying the map of the region of Segou, surrounded by the statues of Kings that ruled Segou for generations.
Gate of the monument at entrance of Segou city
Monument representing map of Segou region and former Kings of Segou, at entrance of Segou city
After a long drive from Bamako, we checked-in to our hotel (Hôtel Vue de l’Esplanade) located at the banks of Niger river, so we spent the rest of the evening walking along the river.
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
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Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
We arrived in Bamako at about 4:30PM the day before and after a quick drive around, we stopped by a local restaurant for dinner and headed straight to hotel “Immeuble KCF Garantibougou” in the south of the city, close to the airport.
Welcome sign at Bamako city, which was turned off because of lack of electricity in the capital.
Bamako
There are a few sights to see in Bamako, and one of the most significant and striking monument is Monument de l’Independance – built in 1996 with monolithic reinforced concrete, clad in marble, this is an iconic symbol of Mali’s struggle for freedom and self-determination.
Another monument is the Tour l’Afrique or Africa Tower, built in solidarity with the African nations fighting for independence from the French colonial power. The Africa Tower has a museum and stairs leading to the top of the tower from where a panoramic view of Bamako can be seen.
Independence monument
Tower of Africa monument
The Monument de la Paix (Peace Monument) has the shape of an arch, which is actually two hands that are holding up a globe on which a white dove is placed, the symbol of peace, dedicated to the return of the peace in the northern part of the country.
Peace Monument, Bamako
Peace Monument, Bamako
Another striking building is the BCEAO Tower. At 20 stories and 80 meters (262 feet) high, it is the tallest building in the West African region. The BCEAO Tower is the Malian headquarters of the Central Bank of West African States, and is modeled on the Sudano-Sahelian architecture of the famous Mosques of Djenné and Timbuktu. The building is dull orange in color and matches the traditional banco architecture of West Africa, as well as that of the soil in the surrounding area. Its tapered shape resembles a termite hill from a distance.
BCEAO Tower, Bamako
One of the more interesting and retro buildings is the Old Assembly Building of Mali. Not in function anymore, this was the parliament of Mali before the insurgency and now lies in ruins.
Old Assembly Building of Mali, Bamako
Next stop on the city tour of Bamako was the National Museum of Mali (Musée national du Mali) which is a leading archaeological and anthropological museum specializing in African art. The museum offers both permanent and temporary exhibitions that showcase the rich history of Mali, including musical instruments, traditional clothing, and ritual objects from the country’s diverse ethnic groups. The museum grounds also house concrete replicas of important cultural landmarks, such as the renowned mosques of Djenné and Timbuktu.
Taking pictures inside the museum is strictly prohibited and monitored by attendants all over.
Art work in National Museum of Mali, Bamako (Image credit: MoMAA.org)Miniature Djenne Mosque in the grounds of National Museum of Mali, Bamako
Art work in National Museum of Mali, Bamako (Image credit: MoMAA.org)
Typical Malian truck at the National Museum of Mali, Bamako
Another experience to see are the Sand Diggers of Mali (Image gallery) near the Niger river. We did not visit them during our visit to Bamako.
A few other notably places to see in Bamako (which we did not visit) are:
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Bamako Grand Mosque
After visiting most of the sights in the capital city, we headed to Hotel Mande on the banks of Niger river for dinner before heading back to the hotel, calling it an early night!
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
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Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
It was an early morning when we started our hike to the most famous sight of Sibi – Arch of Kamadjan. The best time to visit the arch is either early morning or before sunset when the sun is low. Preferred time to visit is morning so that you can be back at camp before it gets dark in evening in case of any delays during the hike.
Arch of Kamadjan
One of the best places to visit in Sibi is this natural rock arch located up on the hills. To reach up here is a 30-40 minute easy hike from the camp site in Sibi.
This cultural landscape, which houses the cave of lions, the place of divination, the cave of sacrifices, the shelters under the rocks and the Telikourou site, served as a protective wall to the village of Sibi. At the time of Soundiata Keita, meetings of troops, councils of war, demonstrations of knowledge took place there. It is historically linked to the legendary Epic of Soundiata, an epic poem of the Mandinka people that tells the story of Soundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire in the 13th century AD. Legend has it that the king of Sibi, Kamandjan Camara pierced the mountain with his sword to make this rock arch.
Arch of Kamadjan from Sibi camp
Mountains at Arch of Kamadjan
Seat of Kamadjan in the mountains of Sibi
Soothsayers predicting future under the Arch of Kamadjan
Leave a stone on the pile and make a wish. If the stone doesn’t fall to the ground, your wish will come true.
Arch of Kamadjan
Under the Arch of Kamadjan
Under the Arch of Kamadjan
Arch of KamadjanView of Mountains around Sibi from Arch of Kamadjan
A round-trip hike takes about 2 hours including time up there to take pictures and relax. We returned to the camp site and had breakfast before leaving for Bamako.
Bamako
A drive of about 2 hours took longer because of an accident on the highway, reaching Bamako around 1pm.
We headed straight to the main market bustling with activity, watching locals go around on their routine! A good friend of our guide had a shop in one of the buildings, giving us an aerial view of the market down. The main mosque of Bamako can also be seen from the roof of the building.
Voodoo market in Bamako
Voodoo market in Bamako
Voodoo market in Bamako
Central Radio office in Bamako Market
Mosque of Bamako seen at Bamako market
Bamako Market
Bamako Market
We stopped by a local restaurant called Resto Bafing for our last lunch in Mali – chicken with sautéed vegetables and plantains.
Lunch at Resto Bafing in Bamako
After a late lunch and a shower at the hotel, we headed to the airport for a late night flight out of Mali.
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
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Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel in San, we headed to the most-spectacular sight in Mali – Great Mosque of San.
Djenne, Mopti and Dogon Country
At the time of writing this trip report (October 2024), the most-visited and sought-after places of Djenne, Mopti and Dogon Country were not accessible because of the ongoing security situation in Mali. The furthest east any traveler could reach is San, or to the border with Burkina Faso. Make sure to check with your local guide or the local authorities on visiting Djenne or Mopti before planning your trip.
Some tour operators offer special and expensive flights from Bamako to Timbuktu, but visiting Timbuktu was not recommended at the time of publishing this report (October 2024).
San
The Great Mosque of San is a smaller version of the majestic mosque in Djenne. It is a masterpiece of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, with its striking mud-brick construction. The conical towers and wooden beams, known as torons, create a unique and timeless aesthetic. The mosque is slowly degenerated by the forces of nature like rain and wind, and every year the locals come together to reconstruct this icon!
Great Mud Mosque of San, MaliGreat Mud Mosque of San, MaliGreat Mud Mosque of San, MaliGreat Mud Mosque of San, Mali
Quran written on a tablet at Great Mud Mosque of San
We started from San at 9am, heading west for about 5 hour drive via Bamako, to the mountainous region of Sibi.
Sibi
Stamp from Post office in Sibi, MaliAfter a stop in Bamako for lunch, we reached Sibi around 2pm and first stop was the post office to get a stamp in the Postal Stamps Travelogue book from Sibi. The post office lies in a terrible state, but the post master was happy to see a customer considering no one actually uses the official post office for anything!
From the post office, we drove for about 10 minutes south and then for about 30 minute on really rough roads to our camp in Sibi. The terrain on the way to camp was mountainous laden with waterfalls because of the rains over the previous few days!
Waterfall in Sibi, Mali
And you come across this amazing rock structure balanced by a tip on the base, created naturally by thousands of years of wind and rain erosion!
Balanced on tip rock structure in Sibi
Operated by a French man who has lived in Mali for decades, the camp is located off of the main road at the base of the famous rock arch, and has three huts for tourists with shared bathrooms and toilets. Each hut is provided with cozy beds with mosquito nets and a fan. All meals are served fresh by the amazing staff who also live on the property.
Huts at camp in Sibi
Inside the huts at camp in Sibi
Dinner with a view in camp in Sibi
We had an early dinner and called it a night after long conversations over dinner and drinks with the gracious host!
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
Click the image on left to go directly to Mali Highlights, or visit our Instagram profile and under ‘Highlights’, scroll to the right and click on ‘Mali’.
Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
Where: Bamako, Segoukara, Segou, San, Sibi, Dougoubou Transport: Airlines, Car Who: One traveler Currency: West African Franc (XOF), U.S. Dollar (USD)
Djenne, Mopti and Dogon Country
At the time of writing this trip report (October 2024), the most-visited and sought-after places of Djenne, Mopti and Dogon Country were not accessible because of the ongoing security situation in Mali. The furthest east any traveler could reach is San, or to the border with Burkina Faso. Make sure to check with your local guide or the local authorities on visiting Djenne or Mopti before planning your trip.
Some tour operators offer special and expensive flights from Bamako to Timbuktu, but visiting Timbuktu was not recommended at the time of publishing this report (October 2024).
Planning
Visa
At the time of writing this trip report, Mali requires most nationalities to get a visa before traveling there. We applied for a visa at the embassy in Washington D.C. and it took about 7-8 days of processing the visa, costing a whopping $185 for a 5-year multiple entry visa.
You get a full-page sticker visa in your passport.
Tour
Ibrahim – Mali Tour operatorWith less frequent and unknown public transport, it can be challenging to travel around the country. The police are well-known to ask for bribes when stopped along the checkpoints, and can complicate matters if you don’t comply! So we traveled with a tour guide and a driver in a 4×4 vehicle organized by Ibrahim Boureima. He is a well-known tour operator amongst the travel community and we would highly recommend him.
Ibrahim can be contacted directly at +223-76021543 on WhatsApp.
SIM Card
You can get an Orange SIM card for XOF 2000 ($3.36) at a store in airport upon arrival or in Bamako.
We opted for a data package of 7GB for 14 days validity that costs XAF 2,000 ($3.36).
There is no eSIM option for Orange in Mali.
Cash or card?
Mali uses West African Franc (XOF) as its official currency, and the exchange rate at the time of writing was USD 1 = XOF 595. Exchanging USD is not easy in Mali; while the preferred currency to use or exchange is EUR, your tour guide can help you exchange USD. You can withdraw cash from ATMs or official sources at airport or in cities.
Your credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) may work in big hotels, but almost every business do not accept cards (including most places to stay). Mali is mainly a cash economy and everyone prefers XOF cash.
Tips
Here are some tips for a trip to Mali:
Temperatures – We visited in early October and the temperatures were mild and bearable. Ranging from 22C (71F) to 32C (89F), it was mostly sunny, but humid all over the region we traveled to.
Mosquito repellent – the most important thing to have! Mosquitoes are everywhere and can be nasty!
Toiletries in hotels – expect a soap and towel in all hotels, but do not expect shampoo, so carry your own!
Cash – carrying USD or EUR to convert to XOF is the best way to go! Most businesses or people do not prefer USD or GBP though.
Photos – People are very friendly and would be okay to take their pictures, but please take their permission before making that click! Most places, including the big cities are good for taking pictures but maintain caution to even take out your camera as petty thieves are everywhere! Corrupt cops will immediately approach you to delete pictures if you take pictures of government buildings or police/military personnel. Ask your tour guide if you’re not sure!
Water – bottled water is available everywhere and is cheap! It costs about XOF 600-800 for a large 1 liter bottle.
Accommodation
We booked accommodation as a part of the tour in Mali. These are the costs based on online rates, and can be different if you are a part of a tour.
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
Click the image on left to go directly to Mali Highlights, or visit our Instagram profile and under ‘Highlights’, scroll to the right and click on ‘Mali’.
Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = XOF 595 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Mali.
What
Cost
Notes
Tour cost
$1,600.00
For one person (on single person basis). Total cost of the tour for 6 days. This includes accommodation, meals and entrance fees to different sites for all days.
This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar.
Click the image on left to go directly to Mali Highlights, or visit our Instagram profile and under ‘Highlights’, scroll to the right and click on ‘Mali’.
At the time of writing this trip report (October 2024), the most-visited and sought-after places of Djenne, Mopti and Dogon Country were not accessible because of the ongoing security situation in Mali. The furthest east any traveler could reach is San, or to the border with Burkina Faso. Make sure to check with your local guide or the local authorities on visiting Djenne or Mopti before planning your trip.
Some tour operators offer special and expensive flights from Bamako to Timbuktu, but visiting Timbuktu was not recommended at the time of publishing this report (October 2024).
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