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Notable fort · Bamako - Koulikoro, Mali

Éléphant

Éléphant is a fort in Bamako - Koulikoro, Mali.

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Éléphant: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Éléphant

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Éléphant — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 12.64222, -8.02081. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Éléphant open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Éléphant yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Éléphant?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Éléphant?

    Nearby: Grande Mosquée de Bamako (dargah, 4 km), Muso Kunda (museum, 10 km), MiG-15 (attraction, 19 km), Kwamé Nkrumah (fort, 1 km), Monument de Maliba (fort, 2 km), Monument de la paix (fort, 2 km).

    Is Éléphant worth visiting?

    Éléphant is listed as a notable fort in Mali on Spotwander.