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Complete 7-Day Itinerary
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Mali
Complete 7-Day Itinerary

Mali

Mali 7-Day Itinerary: Your week in Mali, already planned.

Skip the endless tabs. Every day is laid out in order — what to see, where to eat and how to get between them — so you can stop planning and start looking forward to it.

  • All 7 days planned, in order — 31 stops picked for you
  • Day trips worked out: Siby & Kamandjan Arch · Koulikoro & Niger River · Chutes de Farako
  • On your phone offline, or printed in your bag

$34for 7 planned days — under $5 a day of your trip

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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026

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Named in the Mali 7-day itinerary

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A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.

Day trips covered

  • Siby & Kamandjan Arch
  • Koulikoro & Niger River
  • Kangaba & Kouroukan Fouga Sacred Forest
  • Chutes de Farako (Farako Waterfalls)
  • Dioila & Bambara Cultural Villages

Local spots covered

  • Siby Rock Formations
  • Koulikoro Old Railway Station
  • Point G Rock Paintings
  • Badalabougou Artisan Quarter
  • Sébénikoro Riverside Villages
  • Bamako Botanical Gardens

Day by day

Your days in Mali

  1. Day 1Arrival in Bamako
  2. Day 2Bamako Cultural Immersion
  3. Day 3Bamako to Djenné
  4. Day 4Djenné Market Day
  5. Day 5Djenné to Mopti
  6. Day 6Return to Bamako
  7. Day 7Bamako Highlights & Departure

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All Mali guides

Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.

GuideBest forInsidePrice
7-Day Itinerary ViewingA full week, planned7 days planned · 31 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend ItineraryA long weekend3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids25 family attractions · 4 family stays$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well10 local dishes · 14 places to eat$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less17 free & cheap picks$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

What's inside

Everything in this guide

See everything in this guide

Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.

Also in the guide

  • Welcome to Your Mali Adventure

    How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit

  • Pre-Trip Essentials

    Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips

  • Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

    Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go

  • Best Photo Spots

  • Self-Guided Walking Tours

    Bamako Colonial & Empire History Walk · Bamako Street Food & Market Walk · Bamako Contemporary Art & Craft Walk · Bamako Heritage Walk · Old Bamako Quarters · Djenné Historical Circuit

  • Day Trips from Mali

  • Late Night Mali

    Late Night Dining

  • Flexible Alternatives

    Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes

  • Quick Reference Guide

    Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions

Questions

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?+

A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.

Why pay when the website is free?+

It's built from the same research as the free Mali pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.

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Can I use it on my phone without a connection?+

Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.

How current is it?+

This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.

What if it is not what I needed?+

Every guide is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund within 30 days of purchase.

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Is this guide included in the bundle?+

Yes. The Mali Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.

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