Sikasso is a world of exploration, with its giant mud built mosques, cliffsides and massive camel caravans, Things to do in Sikasso, seem endless and a lot of fun. Tourists, Explore the city of Sikasso,as a modern town and the educational and cultural centre of Mali. The main places of interest are the markets, the botanical gardens, the Musée National, the zoo and the craft centre at the Maison des Artisans.Sikasso Things to do in Sikasso are plenty as nearby towns and cities are very easily accessible form this place.
From Sikasso one can easily travel to Timbuktu, the largest Cultural and economic centre of Mali, where the magnificent camel caravans arrive every year from the salt mines to distribute their produce. Sikasso along with Timbuktu was the centre of a lucrative trade in salt and gold, straddling the Trans-Saharan caravan routes, as well as being a great centre of Islamic learning. Many beautiful mosques (Djingerebur, Sankore and Sidi Yahaya for example) and tombs, some dating back to the 14th century, remain.Sightseeing in Sikasso can be very intriguing an affair as it is rapidly developing a centre where tourists can find high standards of accommodation and cuisines on offer ,colourful markets , vast deserts capes and ancient tombs and relics , all wanting to be discovered. All of this makes Sikasso Cultural tours , very engaging. One worth many visits.
Another ancient city to wander round is Gao, near to Sikasso and an integral part of Sikasso Tours , had its heyday in the 15th century. The mosque of Kankan Moussa, the tombs of the Askia Dynasty, and two excellent markets can be found here. One can go about Investigating other interesting towns such as San and Ségou, one of the largest cities in Mali known for its pottery, market and mosque.
You can trek the Bandiagara escarpment in the Dogon country, with Bandiagara, Bankass and Mopti being the main starting points for trekking trips. Guides are available and recommended; travellers should check that guides have an official identification card.
As a tourist , you can also indulge yourself and enjoy total relaxation. Getaway from the hustle and bustle, and re-awaken the soul! There are plenty of treatments & locations to choose from: relaxing salt baths, massages, body wraps, aesthetic care, yoga… where quality treatments and personalised care are a top priority. Lose your sense of time and discover a little more of yourself.
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