Bamako Travel Forum

We're going to Mali over the holidays here. What goes on in Bamako/the rest of the country over these holidays? Are they celebrated? How?

We are also planning to bring limited medical supplies for the Dogon. Any suggestions?

We are in our late 70's-81 so any special thoughts about our age group in this country? We've arranged our trip thru a Bamako agency and will have guide. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome to write!

Thanks
Judy/Joe shrinkersX2

Hello,

Does anybody know how much the airport departure tax is and what currency they accept? I'm flying Air Maroc and it doesn't look like they charged me for the departure tax, so I'm guessing I'm goign to ahve ot pay it on departure?

thanks!

Hello,

Im thinking of going to Bamako for a holiday and i've seen the Hotel La Chaumrie that you posted.
Got a few questions for you, if you don't mind.
1. Is the US$ 120 per night?
2. Is it on Full Board?
3. What are the rooms like?
4. What are the people like?
5. Are things expensive there?
6. Would I need a VISA, if im from europe?

Sorry about all these questions, but i have never been there and would love to go!
It would be nice if you could share with me anything about the place.
Thankyou and hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,
Paul.

i am landing at 8:30PM and have a 7AM flight out the next morning. anyone know of a hotel close to the airport so i don't have to go all the way to town?

tcoohill@siena.edu

thanks

As your shoud now the Barcelona - Dakar will be staying in Bamako and Kayes. To help de assistence team, can any one tell me the name, adress and phone number of the local hospitals?