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Local favourite fort · Nioro Region, Mali

Balio

Balio is a fort in Nioro Region, Mali.

Balio: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Balio

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Balio — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 14.56630, -9.06890. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Balio open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Balio yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Balio?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Balio?

    Nearby: Bélékouloublé (viewpoint, 59 km), Minyankoulou (viewpoint, 65 km), Nama Kourou (viewpoint, 72 km), Boucle du Baoulé National Park (sanctuary, 72 km), Gon Kourou (viewpoint, 75 km), Santoï (fort, 2 km).