Table of Contents

Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around , Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public Holidays, Festivals, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Bumako

Chapter 4 Ségou

Chapter 5 The Niger Inland Delta

Chapter 6 Dogon Country

Chapter 7 Gourma

Chapter 8 Gao

Chapter 9 Timbuktu

Chapter 10 Sikasso

Chapter 11 Kayes

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index

About the Author

Ross Velton has travelled extensively in French-speaking countries around the world including western Africa, and has hitchhiked across the Sahara.

Reviews

'A well-structured, practical and informative guide.' Travel Africa '...excellent companion for your Mali visit.' Travel Africa