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Route from Bamako to Timbuktu (Posting from Bamako)

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I am currently in Bamako and am planning to go to some music festivals.

Chris' book describes a route from Bamako to Timbuktu but I would really like to get hold of some waypoint details. I will check this sight for replies over the next two days.

Also, does anyone know where overlanders stay in Bamako; I am staying at the Mission Libanaise which is fine but I want to find other travellers in order to swap info etc.

By the way; I got to Bamako from Mauritania via Nema and Nara which was fairly easy. I plan to return from Mali to Maritania in late Jan and would be interested in info on routes fro the return journey as I do not really want to go back the same way I came.

Thank you. Tony

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Hi

Places to stay in Mali:

You can see:
http://www.mosquitto.ttverde.com/php...0e9e5d2458180e

To return, you can try the fanstastic route:
Bamako – Kita – Toukoto – Bafoulabé – Kayes – Aourou – Kankossa - Kiffa



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Try the Catholic Mission - we stayed there last year with several other overlanders.
I would thoroughly agree with amagettverde on his suggestion for your return route from Bamako.
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Thank you for useful info

Tony
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Originally posted by Tonyabc:
Hi

I am currently in Bamako and am planning to go to some music festivals.

Chris' book describes a route from Bamako to Timbuktu but I would really like to get hold of some waypoint details. I will check this sight for replies over the next two days.

Also, does anyone know where overlanders stay in Bamako; I am staying at the Mission Libanaise which is fine but I want to find other travellers in order to swap info etc.

By the way; I got to Bamako from Mauritania via Nema and Nara which was fairly easy. I plan to return from Mali to Maritania in late Jan and would be interested in info on routes fro the return journey as I do not really want to go back the same way I came.

Thank you. Tony

Hi Tony
Will be soon leaving to go to music festival too by motorcycle. Still in UK now. What waypoints do you want? I can look some up using MapSource and WorldMap (not 100%) but might come in handy.
If you tell me what you are looking for I might be able to find it for you whilst still in the comfort on my home!
email me is best .
PS what is the track condiiton like between Nema, via Amourj Adel Bagrou, & Nara? any info on that part? fuel/places to stay?
Bert



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One option from Bamako to Timbuktu is via Douentza: http://www.sahara-overland.com/Sfiles/ian-timbo.htm
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