Major city · Mali
Hombori
Half a day to one night: hike Mount Hombori, see the mosque and rock houses, then move on to Mopti or Dogon Country.
Hombori is a small town in the Mopti Region of Mali, best known for Mount Hombori (Hombori Tondo), the highest peak in Mali. The area offers a short but rewarding hike, a historic mosque, and ancient rock-built houses. Most travellers pass through on a day trip from Mopti or as a stop en route to Dogon Country.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- November–February
- avoid March–June (hot), July–October (rainy season)
- Airports
- Mopti (MZI) · Modibo Keïta International Airport, Bamako (BKO)
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hombori17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hombori, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Mali-wide
- SafetyMali is under a military-led transition with security risks.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMZI Mopti Airport (Sévaré) (Nearest airport with scheduled service; bush taxi or shared car from Sévaré to Hombori, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundWalkable town; for Mount Hombori you need a guide (ask at the mosque or guesthouse).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Bush taxi Mopti–Hombori one wayXOF 5,000–7,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 10,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 15,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 15,000 · Mid XOF 25,000 · High XOF 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MZI Mopti Airport (Sévaré) (Nearest airport with scheduled service; bush taxi or shared car from Sévaré to Hombori, about 2 h) · BKO Modibo Keïta International Airport, Bamako (Main international gateway; long road transfer to Hombori via Sévaré, plan a full day)
Map of Hombori
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hombori: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
3 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town; for Mount Hombori you need a guide (ask at the mosque or guesthouse).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5–3.5 h
Bush taxi or shared car, about 2–3 hours
Main regional hub with more services.
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Bush taxi via Mopti, about 3–4 hours
Dogon Country; requires a guide and a full day.
Door to door: About 5–6 h
Bush taxi via Mopti, about 4–5 hours
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight in Djenné.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bush taxi, about 2 hours
Closest larger town with a market and airstrip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Basic guesthouses; book ahead or ask locally.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XOF 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- XOF 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × XOF 10,000 | XOF 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 15,000 | XOF 30,000 |
| Guide for Mount Hombori hike1 × XOF 15,000 | XOF 15,000 |
| Bush taxi Mopti–Hombori one way2 × XOF 5,000 | XOF 10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 6,500 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 35,800 per person per day, bed included | XOF 71,500 |
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights and insurance excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bush taxi Mopti–Hombori one way | XOF 5,000–7,000 |
| Guide for Mount Hombori hike | XOF 10,000–15,000 |
| Simple meal (rice, sauce, meat) | XOF 1,500–3,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | XOF 500–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government travel advice before planning any trip to Mali.
- No official tourist information office; ask at the mosque or a guesthouse.
- Bring cash (CFA francs); no ATMs confirmed in Hombori.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bush taxi Mopti–Hombori: about XOF 5,000–7,000, 2–3 h
- Guide for Mount Hombori: about XOF 10,000–15,000
Say or show
- Bonjour (French) / I ni ce (Bambara) — Hello (ee nee cheh)
- Merci (French) / I ni ce (Bambara) — Thank you (ee nee cheh)
- Combien ? (French) / Joli ye ? (Bambara) — How much? (joh-lee yeh)
- Oui / Non (French) / Awo / Ayi (Bambara) — Yes / No (ah-woh / ah-yee)
- Où sont les toilettes ? (French) — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
French and Bambara are widely spoken; English is not common.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hombori. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: November–February · avoid March–June (hot), July–October (rainy season)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Mount Hombori, Hombori Mosque, Needles of Gami, rock-built houses.
- Eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Mopti and Sévaré.
Sources
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