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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa and possible boat info in the Africa Branch

    We tried to get out of Sao Tome by boat (one going to Nigeria, another to Gabon) and were refused boarding as we did not have the Carnet de...
    11 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mauritanian Consulate in Saint-Louis, Senegal? in the Africa Branch

    Thnaks Ndoro. To be on the safe side we visited the Embassy at Dakar. Price has gone up to 42.000 but still processed in the same day....
    11 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hidden gems along the Atlantic coast? in the Africa Branch

    Hi....
    12 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Journey from Ziguinchor to Tambacounda in the Africa Branch

    Just arrived today in Ziguinchor, doing the reverse trip (spread along a few days, not in a rush like you)...
    12 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Mauritania Consulte in Saint-Louis, Senegal? in the Africa Branch

    Does anybody know if there is a consulate of Mauritania in Saint-Louis (Senegal) where to get the visa from?...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Private car/taxi from Bamako to Djene in the Africa Branch

    Thanks to all. ...
    about 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Private car/taxi from Bamako to Djene in the Africa Branch

    We would like to hire a car with driver / taxi... to take us from Bamako to Djene. I know there are buses, but we are travelling with our...
    about 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Any in the Africa Branch

    We would like to hire a car with driver / taxi... to take us from Bamako to Djene. I know there are buses, but we are travelling with our...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip report / Updates Benin December 2010 in the Africa Branch

    Yes, we got the BF visa there. Single entry. 3 months long. You can also apply for the multiple entry one, but do not recall the cost.
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budget option to stay in Quagadougou in the Africa Branch

    I am writting from Pavillon Vert, with my laptop, using their WIFI for free (another bonus for this hotel) just to confirm it is open....
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Burkina visa on Ghana border very expensive!! in the Africa Branch

    As in December 10th 2010, it was the same price as in Mali, 47.000 FCFA. Although it takes two days to proceed. Two pictures too....
    about 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Visiting Park de la Pendjari - Renting a 4x4 (at the end of december) in the Africa Branch

    We asked for quotations in Le Vieux Cavalier, Hotel Tata Somba, Benin Adventures and an independent guide mentioned in the Petit Fute....
    about 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Trip report / Updates Benin December 2010 in the Africa Branch

    COTONOU...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Benin accommodation in the Africa Branch

    The port area might be different but otherwise downtown seems truly safe, even at night. LP author in our guide I think was too concerned...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Car rental in Keetmanshoop in the Africa Branch

    No idea if they have a website!
    about 1 year ago

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