Bamako
Bamako sits on the Niger River’s rapids, its streets humming with market stalls, music and modest museums, offering a glimpse of Mali’s urban rhythm and riverine life. Visitors come for the riverfront, the bustling souks and the pulse of contemporary Malian culture.
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The dry season, roughly November to February, brings cooler evenings and clearer skies, while the rainy months can make roads muddy and river levels rise, complicating travel.
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