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  • Matthew Brown

    As a development aid worker I am mostly busy near Timbouctou and Gao. InterNations helped me to exchange ideas with other development agencies.

Our Network of Expatriates in Bamako Welcomes You!

Bonjour et bienvenue to our Bamako-based community of expats in West Africa! The sights, smells and sounds of Africa can be strange to begin with, but a hugely exciting experience awaits you when moving to the continent. As a new expat, solid advice from someone who has already completed the journey will be invaluable to your move. "Should I have health concerns?", "which countries do expats in Bamako hail from?", and "can you advise on the best mobile phone provider?" are questions that you might want to pose. InterNations connects you with the best-placed members to answer, those who've wondered the same things prior to their own move to Bamako.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Dubai or Hong Kong.

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Join Our Exciting Events in Bamako

Attend our monthly events and activities for Bamako expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Jul 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
31 attendees
Bring Your Flag and share every unique culture with each other
Jul 30, 2022, 5:00 PM
21 attendees
InterNations Mindeness at Hotel Lamitie Bamako with artist. Give a chance to network and give expats the opportunity to see the performance of local based musicians such as Alous Sam and Salif Keita
Jun 27, 2021, 9:00 PM
125 attendees
Let us explore best of local music. Each attendee is expected to share his or her favorite local song. We will listen to it together for about 1 mins. Experiencing New Music is a way to keep in touc
May 16, 2021, 4:00 PM
18 attendees
Please come and have brunch next Sunday. At an affordable price of 12.500 FCfa including the swimming pool and buffet. Cassablanca Installée à Bamako et offrant une vue sur le jardin, la Residence La

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Start Your New Life as an Expat in Bamako

Bamako is the capital of Mali, a large country in the heart of West Africa. Lying on the Niger River, Bamako is a center for commercial fishing, and the seventh largest city in the region. While Bamako is basic in terms of its amenities, expats enjoy the relatively cheap cost of living, and can always visit the noted Broadway restaurant for Western-style food, including hamburgers, burritos and milkshakes. Many expats work for international organizations and agencies. Healthcare is considered to be below Western standards; however, a well-respected international school exists. The American International School of Bamako is open for children aged 2–18.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Shanghai or Singapore, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Your Network for Expats in Bamako

Landlocked in the middle of the African continent, Bamako can seem a long way from home for those that have never lived abroad before. However, the community typically becomes stronger in places where the personal support network is smaller, and rest assured there are many fellow expats living in Africa that would be happy to answer your questions and make you feel welcome. Our policy of respectful and polite conduct extends to all parts of the network, and we are happy to invite you to become part of the InterNations expat community, a safe and secure platform where you can network and socialize, both online as well as offline at events in Bamako.

  • Matthew Brown

    As a development aid worker I am mostly busy near Timbouctou and Gao. InterNations helped me to exchange ideas with other development agencies.

  • Rikke Johansen

    A friend recommended InterNations for my relocation to Mali. Glad I joined -- settling in Bamako was much easier with the help of fellow expats.

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