Bandiagara

Bandiagara is a beautiful and colorful city in the country of Mali. The city of Bandiagara is home to numerous ethnic communities, which include Fulas, Dogons, Bambaras and Malinke. This region is very rich in culture and tradition.

The location of Bandiagara is strategically convenient and provides easy transport from all parts of Mali. The city can be accessed very easily, as it is close to Mopti Ambodedjo airport, which is just 28 nm away. Taxis or Minibuses are the common means of conveyance in and around the city.

There are many hotels in the city that offer a wide array of services or amenities. Popular among them are Auberge Kansaya and Le Campement.

Facts about Bandiagara

The city of Bandiagara is located between 14° 20' 60'' North Latitude and 3° 37' West Longitude and at an altitude of 401 meters. Some of the nearby cities and towns of Bandiagara are Diombololeye, Doukombo, Kokolo, Ndiombo and Sibi Sibi. Bandiagara in Mali is home to around 6, 00,000 Dogon tribes residing mostly around the rocky hills, mountains and plateaus of the Bandiagara Escarpment. The economy of the region is mainly agrarian. Apart from agriculture, handicraft and tourism are the other sources that contribute to the economy of the city.

Attractions in Bandiagara

Bandiagara is the gateway to numerous tourist destinations. The Bandiagara cliff forms the prime attraction in the region. Tourists from various parts visit this place to get a glimpse of this picturesque cliff. Dourou is a region in Bandiagara, which is famous for its magnificent landscapes. Nombori is another must visit site in Bandiagara, which is just five kilometers from Dourou. Local handicrafts of Bandiagara are another attraction among the tourists.