see hippopotams in Mali

Mali, sandy dunes of the North to South wooded grassland is degraded by a stunning landscape with traditional villages hidden in the bush, mud mosques, say Sudanese style, with simple architecture, often majestic. Not to mention the fascinating river, the Niger, who travels the country generously, giving life to arid lands.
In Mali, the adventure is still waiting in the corner! Wonder is permanent, daily buzzes with lively and colorful markets, making new friends and festive spirit of its inhabitants.
Another advantage of Mali, one can move around easily with many bus companies and the correct state of the main roads and tracks. As for accommodation facilities, if they are small overall, they are getting better outfits have enough comfort and are ideal for usability, both among travelers who pass on information that Malians with the neighborhood.
Unfortunately, the recovery of the Tuareg rebellion in early 2012 and its consequences (military coup in March, partition of the country at the same time) make Mali a more than difficult country to visit as the security conditions are not restored.

For safety reasons, the Department of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Mali in any area whatsoever, especially north of the Diedieni / Markala / Mopti / Sévaré / Bankass (zone formally recommended) online. Southern Mali, the cities of Bamako, Segou, Mopti and Kayes is not recommended unless compelling reason. It is also not advised to travel between Mali and Mauritania by road.