Places to visit near

Goundam

Goundam is a town in Timbuktu district, Mali of about 8,456 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Horo and Lake Faguibine.

16.4145° N, 3.6707° WPop. 8,456

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km14
Must-see2
Notable5
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Goundam

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:05 pm

123 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Goundam
  2. Djindjinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lac Fatilake · 45 min
  4. Koughaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Horolake · 45 min
  6. Mobilonoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Goundam
Today’s loopGoundamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Goundam?

Rond-point (heritage site, about 1 km), Djindjin (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lake Horo (lake, about 37 km), Lac Fati (lake, about 18 km), Kougha (heritage site, about 22 km), Mobilono (viewpoint, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Goundam?

14 places on Spotwander: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest lake to Goundam?

Lac Télé, about 12 km by road; Lac Fati (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Goundam?

Rond-point, about 1 km by road; Djindjin (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Goundam?

Start in Goundam, visit Djindjin, then Lac Fati, then Kougha, then Lake Horo, then Mobilono, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

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