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What to Do in Gao
Sites & Festivals
Potential Circuits
Desert Camel Treks
Niger River Trips
Great Spots Near Gao

Learn About Gao
History & People
Gao Today
Gao Fast Facts

What Will My Vacation Look Like? Visit the On-line Gao Photo Gallery.

Planning Your Trip
Getting to Gao
Travel Agencies
Tour Guides
Best Times to Visit
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Gao Trip Planner
Gao Tourist Map

Where to Stay & Eat
Lodging
Restaurants & Bars

Other Info
Gao Cultural Norms
Health & Safety
Mali in the News
More Info?  Links!
FAQs

Other Great Places to Visit in Mali
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Dogon Country
Mopti
Djenn� Mud Mosque
Bamako & S�gou

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Gao Tourist Center
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"Wa bisimillah!  War ga ban?  War ga saabu?  Hugay borey ga saabu?"

Thanks for checking us out on VisitGaoMali.com.  This is a brand new site launched in September 2006 to promote a true Saharan and Niger River adventure destination - Gao, Mali.

You will find many exciting things to do and experience in Gao.  Gao is called home by both Songha� and Tuareg peoples.  It is truly the intersection of the Niger River and the Sahara Desert, which makes it a fascinating place to visit.

We know that you'll be able to find all of the information that you need to plan a great trip to Gao.  From all of the sites and festivals to all of the great circuits, including Niger river trips and Saharan camel treks, as well as all of the nitty-gritty details like flights, hotels, guides, and restaurants that help make it all happen - it's all here for you on VisitGaoMali.com.

Check out our two great photo galleries of Gao and Mali that will give you a sense of the color, culture, and excitement that will accompany a trip to Gao and other regions of Mali.

Also, don't miss our handy "Planning Your Trip" section with all of the answers to those nagging questions that you face when planning a big trip to an exotic location.  We've got a free downloadable map of Gao as well as a convenient one-page summary of all the key facts that you'll need to plan your trip.

And, remember, we're always here to help you answer any questions that you may have.  This site was built and is maintained by the Malian government ministry in charge of tourism - the Office Malien du Tourisme et de l'Hotellerie (OMATHO), so you can get completely unbiased and official information on this site.  Your questions will come directly to the ministry's regional staff located in Gao, who know Gao and the surrounding areas better than anyone else in Mali.

If you want a true Saharan and Niger River adventure destination, start planning your visit now to Gao, Mali.

And if you're still not sure...check out what the Rough Guide has to say about Mali...

"Mali breathes the very essence of West Africa, and has more good reasons to visit than any other country in the region.  Remarkable visual and cultural contrasts in close proximity are Mali's hallmark."

                    - The Rough Guide to West Africa

The Pink Dune
Visit these dramatic dunes glowing pink at sunset after a leisurely boat ride on the Niger

Tomb of the Askias
Climb this 15th-century pyramid-shaped mosque said to be built with wood brought from a two-year Mecca hajj.

Cruise the Niger River
Migratory Birds, Massive Sand Dunes, Fishermen , Villages, Hippos - Tranquility on the Niger

Visit the Sahara by Camel
Visit camel markets in Wabaria or Djebok or take a multi-day camel trek in the Sahara

Genuine Tuareg Crafts at the Maison des Artisans
Tuareg products originating here are sold all over West Africa

The Village of Tchintchinome
Visit this village along the Niger and see development in action.