A second edition of the first English-language travel guide to Mali, full of practical information and cultural background for the independent traveler.
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"A well-structured, practical and informative guide."
--Travel Africa
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Mali is one of the most exciting destinations in West Africa. At its heart is the River Niger, which winds through vast areas of Sahelian landscape, linking the fabled city of Timbuktu with the capital, Bamako. Explore Dogon cliff villages and the famous mosque at Djenne in a country enlivened by colorful markets and energetic music.
This guide acquaints readers with every aspect of travel in this seldom-visited country, and introduces them to some of the most amicable people in Africa.
Inside you will find information on: where to stay and eat, with a guide to Malian food; planning and preparation; health and safety; rail links, transport on the River Niger and other travel routes; ancient civilizations including the Tuareg and Dogon people; a comprehensive guide to Malian music; communicating in Bambara and French.
This guide acquaints readers with every aspect of travel in this seldom-visited country, and introduces them to some of the most amicable people in Africa.
Inside you will find information on: where to stay and eat, with a guide to Malian food; planning and preparation; health and safety; rail links, transport on the River Niger and other travel routes; ancient civilizations including the Tuareg and Dogon people; a comprehensive guide to Malian music; communicating in Bambara and French.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Good for knowing more about this country,
By Carolyn Shearlock "TheBoatGalley" (Now living in Illinois, formerly on a boat in the Sea of Cortez) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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When we travelled to Mali in 2007, this was the only guide book on the market (I don't know if there are others now or not) that dealt just with Mali. Lonely Planet has one on West Africa, but that was just too bulky to lug around. We were with a group, so weren't using this to plan the trip, just as background. It worked well for that and was as accurate as any guide book ever is, considering that things are always changing.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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seriously informative,
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I am planning a trip to Mali and this is the best resource I have found. It includes history, maps, flight schedules and much more.
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For those who are interested in traveling in Mali, this book is a great choice. The text is clear and comprehensive--covering all regions of the country. It also gives leads to further resources, for anyone interested in pursuing this in depth.
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It is only really in the past 40 years that we have been able to talk about the history of Mali, the nation state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
terrace costs, inland delta, cash euros, bus yard, bush taxis, millet beer, grande mosquée, cliff villages, camping costs, des guides, famous mosque, small buses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Burkina Faso, Mission Culturelle, River Senegal, Office du Niger, Mali Empire, Nioro du Sahel, Point Afrique, Western Union, Campement Hotel, Kani Kombolé, Manding Mountains, Modibo Keita, Sahara Passion, Bittar Transport, Hotel Campement, Hotel L'Auberge, Mission Catholique, Pont des Martyrs, Kani Bonzon, Niger Bend, Route de Koulikoro, Songhay Empire, Binke Transport, Gondo Plain, John Kupiec New!
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It is only really in the past 40 years that we have been able to talk about the history of Mali, the nation state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
terrace costs, inland delta, cash euros, bus yard, bush taxis, millet beer, grande mosquée, cliff villages, camping costs, des guides, famous mosque, small buses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Burkina Faso, Mission Culturelle, River Senegal, Office du Niger, Mali Empire, Nioro du Sahel, Point Afrique, Western Union, Campement Hotel, Kani Kombolé, Manding Mountains, Modibo Keita, Sahara Passion, Bittar Transport, Hotel Campement, Hotel L'Auberge, Mission Catholique, Pont des Martyrs, Kani Bonzon, Niger Bend, Route de Koulikoro, Songhay Empire, Binke Transport, Gondo Plain, John Kupiec New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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