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Mali, 3rd (Bradt Travel Guide)
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Product Description
In Mali you may float past hippopotami whilst sailing down the River Niger, greet 300 herdsmen atop brilliant white camels, or stand on an escarpment looking out over the mystical cliff villages of the Dogon people. This new edition features thoroughly updated information on everything from elephant migrations to rock-climbing. It also includes a new, comprehensive guide to the music and festivals of Mali, including the Festival in the Desert to which increasing numbers of tourists flock.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #219239 in Books
- Published on: 2009-11-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9781841622187
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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“Well-structured, practical and informative guide.”
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From the Back Cover
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.
About the Author
Ross Velton has travelled extensively in French-speaking countries around the world including western Africa, and has hitchhiked across the Sahara. Suzanne Porter, an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and writer (and the proud owner of a mild-tempered camel), has updated this new edition.
Customer Reviews
For travelers in Mali
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.
Good for knowing more about this country
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.
Most comprehensive travel guide to Mali
Other travel guides cover all of Africa or all of West Africa. The entire Brandt Guide book covers only one country, Mali. Therefore, there is more actionable information on Mali including more town maps and descriptions of villages and tribal markets where you can find traditional life untouched by modern ways. There is also more depth and more insight. The author seems to have more connection to Mali. This is more valuable than having a guide with a more recent publication date. Published on quality paper, the pages are denser and heavier than others but indespensible for navigating along the path less traveled. Traveling on your own, I wouldn't go without it. You would risk bypassing places that would cause you post-travel regrets.
