Route from Bamako to Timbuktu (Posting from Bamako)
 

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

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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http://www.mosquitto.ttverde.com

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.

Thank you for useful info

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



[This message has been edited by bert333 (edited 07 December 2005).]

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