Your Expat Community in Bamako

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.