Lodging Description: Located directly on the Niger River in the heart of the business district of Bamako (5 minutes walking from the Congress Hall and 15 minutes by car from the airport), the Kempinski Hotel El Farouk, open in October 2003, offers, in its 80 rooms and 10 suites with direct view on the River, all the comfort and amenities required by a business clientele. All its spacious and luminous rooms, decorated in a modern design style, are equipped with internet access, direct telephone, voice mail, air conditioning, mini bar, safety box and television with the major international channels.