I had news yesterday from my friend, a priest in the Catholic Mission in Badalabougou. He tells me that it is pretty quiet on the south...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Military coup in the Africa Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called from Bamako to Bandiagara in 9th february in the Africa Branch
I agree with Simsy, but I would try to hang around at the airport as much as possible, Sogniko bus station isn't the nicest (or safest)...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called auberge menata in nouakchott in the Africa Branch
I've seen this also on the French forums, since Olivia left, her husband Maloum has let things slide. When I was there last early 2009...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mauritania Visa in the Africa Branch
The Consulate in Paris - 89 rue du cherche-midi, 75006 Paris...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Don't abandon Mali in the Africa Branch
He's not just a tour guide Grant, he's the director. Whilst I don't object to everybody needing to earn a crust, I do object to...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dogon Masked Dancers in the Africa Branch
Sorry forgot to add, as no. 1 says above the dances actually take place in the village of Tireli and if I remember rightly it is the...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dogon Masked Dancers in the Africa Branch
If you go to the guides place at the Hotel Sigui in Sangha, they might even be able to add you directly to a group or if there are enough...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bobo-Dioulasso to Mopti in the Africa Branch
I did something similar2/3 years back, but the other way round. Coming across from Bobo the bus will make a stop in Koutiala Gare Routiere...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mauritanian visas in the Africa Branch
Hi,...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tourist crowds in December/January in the Africa Branch
Even before all the aggravation with warnings and such, you could hardly call the place crowded. Mali is not New York or Paris.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa for Mali? in the Africa Branch
I am inclined to agree with Grant on this. If you are passing through Nktt anyway, I 'm pretty sure it didn't cost me 15000cfa there,...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Weather in Januari - Februari in the Africa Branch
That's when a lot of guys travel down. I last did it in January 2009. Can be very cold at night but bloody hot during the day. I tried...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving to Dakar in the Africa Branch
Hi,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called (Bamako to Dogon)LAST MINUTE URGENT TRAVEL TIPS in the Africa Branch
Mark is quite right,logistics very often just don't work out on the ground.. Djenné is not on the bus route, it leaves you at a crossroads...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mauritanian visa in Western Sahara in the Africa Branch
I am fairly certain this also means that visas are no longer available at the Sahara/Mauritanian border - They haven't been since November...
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