Boucle du Baoulé
Mali, Koulikoro, Kayes
Boucle du Baoulé
LocationMali, Koulikoro, Kayes
RegionKoulikoro, Kayes
TypeNational Park
Coordinates13.7830°, -8.3330°
Established1954
Area25330
Nearest CityKita (45 mi)
Major CityBamako (120 mi)
About Boucle du Baoulé
Boucle du Baoulé is one of Mali's largest protected areas, encompassing diverse Sudanian and Sahelian ecosystems. The park is named after the distinctive loop formed by the Baoulé River and features savanna woodlands, grasslands, and gallery forests. It provides habitat for various wildlife species including antelopes, warthogs, and numerous bird species.