Visit to Mali can make you experience an impressive civilization. Mail can take pride in having more archaeological sites than any other African country excluding Egypt. Mali is a worth visiting place which has an extremely rich heritage. The ancient artifacts add to the charm of visiting this place. Mali exhibits a wonderful blend of culture. The geographical variety and colorful population can make you visit to Mali worth cherishing.
Make a visit to Mali and explore some of the major cities of Mali which include,
Bamako
Gao
Timbuktu
Tessalit
Mopti
Kayes
Mali is well equipped for travelers with a great variety of hotels. Some of the good hotels in Mali are:
Sofitel L Amitie Bamako
Hotel Kanaga
Hotel Salam
Grand Hotel
Relais Azalai
Kempinski Hotel El Farouk
Hotel Salam
Grand Hotel de Bamako
Hotel Mirabeau
le Majestic Hotel
The top attractions in Mali include the following:
Timbuktu: It was the intellectual and spiritual capital and has a great historical significance. It was also a centre for the propagation of Islam throughout Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries as well as a home of the prestigious Koranic Sankore University and other madrasas. The great monuments including three great mosques, Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia reflct the golden age of the past.
Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons): Here you can witness a stunning landscape of cliffs and sandy plateaus. The beautiful architecture reflected in the houses, communal meeting-places, granaries, altars, sanctuaries is something to see. The historical landscape along with archaeological, geological and ethnological aspects make it one of the most impressive sites.
Tomb of Askia: This is a magnificent pyramidal structure of Le Tombeau des Askia. This tomb was built by Askia Mohamed in 1495. He was the Emperor of Songhaiin. The great tomb bears the traces of the power and riches of the Empire.
Some of the famous hotels in Botswana are:
Khwai River Lodge
Walmont Ambassador At The Grand Palm Resort
Gaborone Sun Hotel
Back to the Bridge Backpackers
Chobe Marina Lodge
Tuli Safari Lodge
Mashatu Game Reserve
Riley's Hotel
Chobe Game Lodge
Metcourt Inn At The Grand Palm Resort
The natural assets of Botswana make it a hot tourist destination especially for the adventure loving travelers. The northwest corner of the country is the most favorite place for the wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy game viewing from this place, which offers a rich profusion of wildlife. Enjoy a close up view of the wildlife from a makoro. The local guide will help you. The Moremi Wildlife Reserve is a great place for game viewing.
The Chobe National Park is popular for great population of elephants.
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