Cool Camp Mali | Established Campground

January 18th, 2024 by Wilma.TheWhale

Very nice location and surroundings, seemed a bit disused which makes sense as there haven't been many travelers to Mali in recent years. We stayed here for 4 nights and price was 5k per night for sleeping in camping car, there is no electricity or WiFi but was fine for us as we have solar. There is filtered drinking water and a stove for cooking.

We came expecting to see wildlife but there honestly isn't much past some common birds, no hippos or monkeys for us. Good place to relax for a few days and swim in the clear river, get your fruit and veg from the market in Manantali as there is nothing on the other side of the river.

December 9th, 2022 by kerstin.kment

Casper built a little oasis there. Really nice campground. The village is close by and you can get everything you need at the market. There is portable water, so no need to buy water bottles. You can buy beer at the local bar in the village.

February 9th, 2020 by Cantone Libero

Beutiful place by the Bafing river near the Manantali Barrage. Nice staff, clean , lots of shade and lots of space for overlanders. Swimming in the River, Boat for rent, 2 huts with showers and toilets, water. Lots of birds and sometimes Hippos, fresh bread every morning...Bananas, Papayas, vegetables in the season... you dont realy want to leave this place!

November 11th, 2019 by fernaliworld

Llegamos a CoolCamp el 11 de noviembre y nos marchamos el día 20.
Fuimos para 2/3 días y estuvimos 10.
El lugar es espectacular, al borde del rio Bafing, con una vegetación preciosa unos amaneceres y atardeceres impresionantes y unas temperaturas fantásticas en esas fechas.
Gasper (como el fantasma) Estel
Propietario. Si el sitio es fantástico, el más.
Nos llevo el segundo día al pueblo más próximo (Manantali) de compras y lo pasamos genial, al tercer día nos llamaban por nuestros nombres.
Se encargó en todo momento de que estuviéramos agusto, nos traían el pan para el desayuno, .... en fin, una estancia fantástica y la recomendamos a cualquiera que le guste la naturaleza.

April 27th, 2019 by timmy.vl

we stayed 6nights at this wonderfull campsite. we saw a lot of monkeys, many birds, nice river to swim, enough shade under the mangotrees.
we really likedit, but also missed a couple things:
- we came to this place because we were interested in the projectwork the owner is doing for the villages and because he maybe could tell us more of life in mali. when we arrived he was on vacation and the place was runned by 3 local young guys. they were really friendly but hard to communicate with.
- we loved the outside cold shower, but it was (as the toilet) dirty when we arrived and was never cleaned in the 6 days we were there.
- no wifi and no electricity.

December 27th, 2018 by andrewloden7

We stayed at Casper’s place for three nights after crossing into Mali from Senegal and driving the scenic way to manantali from Kenieba on our motorbike (rough road... well worth it). Camp Mali is the perfect place to relax after some hard days on the road. It’s right below the dam so has probably some of he cleanest water in Africa to swim in. There’s a great restaurant in town and Casper can make up a really good breakfast for you as well. You can also go visit one of the surrounding villages with Casper if he’s repairing a water well while you’re around. Go to Camp Mali!

December 20th, 2018 by fatalmax

Nice place with a very nice and helpful host Casper. Good to stay some more days with stunning landscape around and don't forget to take a bath in the river.

November 21st, 2018 by cxafrica.weebly.com

Very relaxing place. Lots of shady trees. We camped here two nights with a nice view at the river. Good showers. Casper is a very friendly and helpful host. Go to Cool Camp Mali! The dirtroad from Tambaga is very nice and possible with a two wheel drive car in the dry season.

May 17th, 2018 by karlgustav.pichler

after such a long ride through the desert it is like paradise to relax between mango trees and swim in the cool and clean river. very nice place and nice owner, casper helps with all your questions and shows you around in the village if you want. we will stay here for some more days

January 26th, 2018 by ridemefive.com

Very nice place as described before, Casper will make you feel at home, highly recommended, perfect place for relax and enjoy the nature. Nice off roads around by the way.

October 23rd, 2017 by hendikaf

we slept two nights at the camps and loved it , great welcoming owner and beautifull site with good amenities.Located just outside of the city in a quiet land overlooking the river , the owner is doing is best to make you feel comfortable and if we had more we for sure will stay a longer time there. A great place to rest on your way to or from Bamako.

September 12th, 2016 by daniel.vonmutius

Beautiful campsite. bit out of the way if you plan to cross into or out of Senegal via kenieba and it's wet season, otherwise nice spot!!

May 19th, 2016 by Burtway.com

A haven for overlanders. Nice land, fantastic cool clean river to swim in fruit trees, facilities. Staying at Cool Camp isn't just camping, it's an experience itself. Casper, the owner is very friendly, helps with anything he can. (If you can/want to you bring him cheese and/or salami as a little treat and you make him very happy) And don't forget to see the hippos!

May 15th, 2016 by veganwithoutfrontiers.com

One of those must-stay overlander stops - great location, cool clear water to swim in, a peaceful haven. Visit Casper, and expect to stay longer than you planned! We need to support places like this and people like Casper through these lean times...and hope the banana growing keeps things floating.

February 4th, 2016 by eljarman89

Charming camp site/banana plantation with an excellent location for swimming in the clean river. Owner, Casper, is extremely welcoming, offering us food off his plantation and even killing one of his chickens for dinner. Feels very safe.

December 20th, 2015 by lyz.iversen

2000cfa pp. Great,quiet place to relax on the river. Clean facilities. The owner, Casper is extremely helpful with local information & involved in community projects. Liza & Jason

December 15th, 2015 by vrijwilligdoorafrika

This is paradise. Everybody should visit this camp!

August 4th, 2015 by andreike62

2000CFA p.P. Very beautyfull Place. Clean Toilette and Shower.

May 23rd, 2015 by cool camp Mali

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May 23rd, 2015 by cool camp Mali

Campsite on the river. Rooms for rent, camping. Toilet and shower and campfire places. Running water. Restaurant in the planning. Swimming in the clear and save river water. Camping 2000 cfa per person per night ( 3 €)

May 12th, 2015 by cool camp Mali

Nice, quite and safe camping on the river. Toilet and shower, huts for rent. Lots of shade and cool water to swim. Restaurant planned in nearby future.

November 21st, 2013 by www.dichtenbijenverweg.nl

We where here for the second time and we had again a beautiful stay here. We saw some hippo's in the river before the campsite.

January 15th, 2013 by www.dichtenbijenverweg.nl

Th campsite lays in a beautiful area.We stayd there for 3 days and had a great time there. Casper the owner showd us around in Manatali and a litle village near by. He also made a good diner for us.