Koulikoro district, Mali

Places to visit near Kati

Kati is a town in Koulikoro district, Mali, home to about 42,922 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 36 mosques & dargahs and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Grande Mosquée de Bamako (17 km), Muso Kunda (19 km) and MiG-15 (35 km).

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Kati, Mali
Kati, Koulikoro district, Mali. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kati at a glance

Location
Koulikoro district, Mali
Population
about 42,922
Coordinates
12.7441° N, 8.0726° W
Places within 50 km
212 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Kati

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Forts & heritage near Kati

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kati. The closest is Monument du Cinquanntenaire (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kati

43 churches within 100 km of Kati. The closest is La Place du Centenaire (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale du Sacré-Coeur-de-Jesus (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kati

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kati. The closest is Mosquée de N'tominikoro (1 km); the best-known is Grande Mosquée de Bamako (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kati

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kati. The closest is Kati I (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kati I · viewpoint · Koulikoro · ~2 km
  • Kati 5 · viewpoint · Koulikoro · ~3 km
  • Kati II · viewpoint · Koulikoro · ~9 km
  • Bamakoulou · viewpoint · Koulikoro · ~34 km
  • Lassa Coline · viewpoint · Bamako - Koulikoro · ~13 km
  • Namatou Koulou · viewpoint · Koulikoro · ~40 km

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Parks near Kati

17 parks within 100 km of Kati. The closest is Aire Protégé de Joseph Mara (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kati

7 museums within 100 km of Kati. The closest is National Museum (15 km); the best-known is Muso Kunda (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kati

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kati
  2. 1 km Jumelage Puteaux-Kati · heritage site, Koulikoro
  3. 1 km Monument du Cinquanntenaire · monument, Koulikoro
  4. 19 km Muso Kunda · museum, Bamako - Koulikoro
  5. 6 km Grande Mosquée de Bamako · mosque or dargah, Bamako - Koulikoro
  6. 18 km Kati I · viewpoint, Koulikoro
  7. 2 km Back to Kati

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How to reach Kati

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    Within 15 km of Kati

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kati by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4849Monument du Cinquanntenaire (1 km)
    Other attractions4444Maison Religieuse (Les Smirfs) (2 km)
    Churches4343La Place du Centenaire (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3636Mosquée de N'tominikoro (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Kati I (2 km)
    Parks1717Aire Protégé de Joseph Mara (1 km)
    Museums77National Museum (15 km)
    Waterfalls34Oueyanko (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Parcelle de Daouda Sangaré (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Zoo Bamako (15 km)
    Caves02La Grotte De Siby (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Centrale Hydroélectrique de Sotuba (25 km)

    Kati: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kati?

    Grande Mosquée de Bamako (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Muso Kunda (museum, about 19 km), Monument du Cinquanntenaire (monument, about 1 km), Jumelage Puteaux-Kati (heritage site, about 1 km), Kati I (viewpoint, about 2 km), Kati 5 (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

    212 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 44 other attractions, 43 churches, 36 mosques & dargahs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kati?

    Monument du Cinquanntenaire, about 1 km by road; Jumelage Puteaux-Kati (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kati?

    La Place du Centenaire, about 1 km by road; La Liess (Maison des Soeurs) (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kati?

    Mosquée de N'tominikoro, about 1 km by road; Mahadou Camara Mosque (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kati?

    Start in Kati, visit Jumelage Puteaux-Kati, then Monument du Cinquanntenaire, then Muso Kunda, then Grande Mosquée de Bamako, then Kati I, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kati?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Kati

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kati’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kati on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.