Bafoulab�
Mali · Kayes RegionML
Commune and town in Kayes Region, Mali
Bafoulabé is a town and rural commune in south-western Mali. It is located in the Region of Kayes at the confluence of the Bafing and Bakoy rivers which join to become the Sénégal River. Bafoulabé is the capital of the Cercle of Bafoulabé, which in 1887 was the first Cercle to be created in Mali.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 26,823
- Coordinates
- 13.806, -10.832
- Timezone
- Africa/Bamako
- Elevation
- 103 m
Overview of Bafoulab�
Bafoulab� belongs to Kayes Region, Mali and has the feel of a small town. About 26,823 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on nature, nightlife and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Bafoulab�
Nature in Bafoulab�
(10)Nature lovers get Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Lakes and Mountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bafoulab�. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Bafoulab�
(4)Our data lists Disco, Events, Festival and Music as nightlife options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bafoulab�'s own activity tags.
Adventure in Bafoulab�
(1)Our data lists Amusement Parks as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bafoulab�'s own activity tags.
Family in Bafoulab�
(1)For family, expect Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bafoulab�.
Sports in Bafoulab�
(1)Sports lovers get Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bafoulab�. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Bafoulab�
(1)Under water sports, Bafoulab� is tagged with Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Bafoulab�'s own activity tags.
More to do in Bafoulab�
(1)Bafoulab�'s other activities entries include Fishing. It is a direct read of Bafoulab�'s activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Bafoulab�
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Kayes Region plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Bamako on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Bafoulab� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bafoulab� known for?
- Travellers associate Bafoulab� with nature, nightlife and adventure. It sits in Kayes Region, Mali and counts about 26,823 residents.
- What can you do in Bafoulab�?
- Bafoulab� is tagged with Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Lakes and Mountains, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Bafoulab�?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Bafoulab� located?
- Bafoulab� belongs to Kayes Region, Mali, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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