
21 Mar 2007
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 17
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by javierCarrion
Correct./ Rosso is the worst spot to cross the border. I absolutely agree
St. Luis is a city , not a border . It is definitely hellish place (corrupt policemen , extorsions , etc) but not a border town.
I have to disagree. Hellish? No way! The hustlers can be a bit intimidating but I found them to be good-humoured with it.
After the mauritanian side of the formalities , you cross a Bridge (which is also called "the Barrage " , and then you enjoy the Senegalese side of the formalities. Police , Douane ( get ready to shell out lots of euros ) and rip-off Insurance by a lovely lady.
|
It only cost me 10 Euros or 4000 CFA at the border (it's a toll-bridge) I ignored the insurance sellers and got mine in St Louis , the agent was 'Sonam' and it was about 7 Euros for 10 days cover for a motorcycle.
One thing to be aware of is that you cannot get a Mauritanian entry visa at Diama. You must either get one in Dakar or enter Mauritania via Rosso!
|