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Bandiagara Escarpment Overview
Your complete guide to visiting Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali
About Bandiagara Escarpment
Relentlessly scenic sandstone cliffs rise along Mali's Niger bend, home to the Dogon people. The Bandiagara Escarpment offers dramatic hiking, cliffside villages, and vibrant cultural encounters.
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Country
Mali
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Overall Rating
60/100
Ratings
Overall60
Cost70
Safety40
Fun70
Food60
What to Expect in Bandiagara Escarpment
Cliffside Villages
Walk among Dogon cliff villages perched along the escarpment, with granaries, thatched homes, and timeless village life.
Hiking Trails
Steep sandstone paths reveal panoramic plateau views, hidden caves, and dramatic sunsets over forested gullies.
Dogon Culture
Meet welcoming communities, learn craft traditions, music, and legends around fires under a starry night.
Top Experiences
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Historic Tours
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Art Galleries
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Shopping
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Nightlife
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Food Tours
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Walking Tours
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Photography
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Day Trips