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Kayes

Kayes is a town in Kayes district, Mali of about 78,406 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 6 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs and 4 churches. The must-see places are Fort de Médine, Félou Falls and Gouina Falls.

14.4469° N, 11.4445° WPop. 78,406

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see3
Notable12
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort de Médine, fort near Kayes
Must-see

Fort de Médine

Fort · 14 km

Must-see

Félou Falls

Waterfall · 19 km

Gouina Falls, waterfall near Kayes
Must-see

Gouina Falls

Waterfall · 76 km

Places near Kayes by type

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One day from Kayes

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

139 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 Kayes
  2. Fort de Médinefort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Félou Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Anciennes Habitation d'Ambidédiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Batiments Colons 1904heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vestige Colonisationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kayes
Today’s loopKayesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kayes?

Fort de Médine (fort, about 14 km), Félou Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Monument des Martyrs (monument, about 1 km), Ancienne Gare de Médine (heritage site, about 14 km), Mosquée de Légal Segou (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Famille Diarra (attraction, about 1 km).

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

28 places on Spotwander: 6 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs, 6 other attractions, 4 churches, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Kayes?

Monument des Martyrs, about 1 km by road; Fort de Médine (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kayes?

Mosquée de Légal Segou, about 1 km by road; Baydi Kane (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kayes?

Start in Kayes, visit Fort de Médine, then Félou Falls, then Anciennes Habitation d'Ambidédi, then Batiments Colons 1904, then Vestige Colonisation, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.