A Note To Our Travelers: Mali is one of the world's poorest countries. Tourism is alive and well but does not reach the levels of more progressive countries in Africa. Accommodations reflect the destination. Mali is not a destination for someone overly concerned about creature comforts. We have reserved the best available hotels in the country but they are, for the most part, well below any standards you might willingly choose to stay at , given options. We request air-conditioned rooms, en-suite bathrooms and hotels with running hot and cold water for showering. These amenities can mostly be relied on to be functioning.

SOFITEL L'AMITIE- 5* - 5 star hotel offering 191 rooms.The Sofitel l Amitié Bamako hotel is located at Niger side, in the city center of Bamako, in the Embassy district, in walking distance of the Market and of Craftsmen House, next to the National Museum of Mali. With a contemporary style, the hotel features restaurants, bars, night club. Additionally, the Sofitel hotel offers a fitness centre, an outside unheated swimming pool, massages and meeting rooms. All rooms are with river Niger view.
L'AUBERGE SEGOU  - BEST AVAILABLE - Simple, air-conditioned rooms. Food is rather good with a nice selection of choices. Room blocks are located apart from the Reception Area.
HOTEL KANAGA - LOW 4* - Located in an idyllic spot on the banks of the Niger River on the outskirts of Mopti, the Kanaga hotel is ideal jumping off point for the Dogon Country and Djenne., 80 air-conditioned, bungalow-type rooms set among flowers and ornamental gardens. Two restaurants: "Le Niger" and " La Paillote". Art gallery and boutique. Good food with Western and African selections.
CAMPEMENT SANGHA - BEST AVAILABLE - Basic accommodations in the heart of the Dogon Country. Most rooms have en suite bathrooms.
COLOMBE TIMBUKTU - BEST AVAILABLE - On the edge of town whilst still being within walking distance of everything, Hotel Colombe offers comfort for the weary traveler. A downstairs bar and rooftop restaurant with views over the streets of Timbuktu, as well as a small shop by the reception. The rooms were more than adequate with comfortable beds and en suite bathroom with hot and cold water.