Boucle du Baoulé National Park

National Park

National park in Mali protecting Sahelian and savanna habitats; visited mainly by researchers and overland travellers interested in birdlife and remote landscapes.

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Boucle du Baoulé National Park essentials

Address: Boucle du Baoulé National Park, Koulikoro Region, Mali
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Boucle du Baoulé National Park

Best visited in the dry season for easier access and better wildlife viewing; travel requires coordination and awareness of regional security advisories.

Dry season
November-March · 20-35°C
Easier to travel and wildlife concentrates around waterholes.
Wet season
June-September · 25-35°C
Vegetation is dense; some tracks may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Boucle du Baoulé National Park

Climate

Boucle du Baoulé National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 41°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 82 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 0 mm mostly sunny 20% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
February Ideal 17° - 36° 27° 0 mm mostly sunny 15% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
March Ideal 21° - 39° 30° 0 mm mostly sunny 14% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 23° - 41° 32° 5 mm mostly sunny 18% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
May Excellent 25° - 41° 33° 23 mm some cloud 30% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.7h
June Very Good 24° - 37° 32° 84 mm partly cloudy 48% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
July Good 23° - 32° 30° 181 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
August Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 208 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
September Very Good 22° - 31° 27° 122 mm some cloud 80% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Excellent 21° - 35° 30° 35 mm mostly sunny 65% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.7h
November Excellent 18° - 36° 27° 1 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
December Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 0 mm mostly sunny 27% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Boucle du Baoulé National Park

Boucle du Baoulé is reached from regional towns in the Koulikoro region by road; travel typically requires a 4x4 and coordination with local guides or park authorities. Check updated travel and security advisories before planning a trip.

Tips for Visiting Boucle du Baoulé National Park

  • Travel in organized groups and check required permits; the park is remote and infrastructure is limited.
  • Bring lightweight, durable gear suitable for Sahelian conditions - sun protection and dust masks can be helpful.
  • Coordinate visits with local conservation authorities to ensure safe and legal access.