As one of the biggest countries in Africa, it is reasonable that Mali has many places to visit. In addition, the country provides a long history and beautiful scenery that should not be missed. So, here are some of the best attractions in Mali. Djenne One of the most popular tourist spots in Mali is Djenne. The Djenne grand mosque is one of the most important heritage sites in Mali and West Africa. Djenne was once the centre of Islamic trade and civilisation from the 15th to 17th centuries. The mosque's architecture adapts the Sudano-Sahelian architectural culture, with big mud clay as the main material. Bafing Biosphere Bafing Biosphere is a natural conservation spot that protects various native African species and has a width of 6,767 kilometres. Bafing has been recognised by the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation as an important conservation park for endangered animals. The management of the park is appreciated for the effort to maintain the sustainability of those animals by monitoring their populations as well as pushing the utilisation of resources optimally to support the program. Niger River Niger River flows passing through some countries like Mali, Niger, Benin, and Cameroon. In Mali, the river can also be seen in some cities, such as Bamako, Timbuktu, and Gao. You can choose this river as your next tourist destination by taking a boat tour. During the tour, you can watch the endemic of the river, which includes crocodiles and hippopotamuses. Segou Segou is an important city in Mali's history. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was the centre of the Bambara Kingdom before being settled by France. Segou's highlights are its arts and culture. Some famous artworks from this city are Pottery, textiles, and carving.

Of course, visiting Mali is not complete without tasting its typical dishes and probably beverages. The following are some popular Mali dishes to try. Tiguadege Na Tiguadege Na is a typical Mali dish made from meat with peanut sauce. It was originally from one of the ethnic groups in the areas of Madinka and Bambara. The meat used here is beef, lamb, or chicken. Vegetables and spices are then added to enrich the flavour. Interestingly, there is currently a vegetarian version of Tiguadege Na. La Capitaine Sangha The next Mali cuisine to taste is La Capitaine Sangha. As the name suggests, this dish is mainly made from combed Nile fishes in which Sangha River is their habitat. To make La Capitaine Sangha, Nile fishes are marinated in spicy water and then baked. The baked fish are served together with fried bananas, rice, and spicy sauce. Malian Jollof Rice Malian Jollof Rice is usually only served on special occasions. It is very similar to many Asian fried rice variants in which the rice is stir-fried with thick tomato sauce. Other spices used are tomatoes, onions, salt, pepper, coconut milk, and nutmeg. Along with them, sliced meat, veggies, and fish are added. Rooibos tea is also poured into the original recipe to enrich the flavour and aroma.