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Eskort Melgue - Kayes
No, more compulsory escort between Melgue and Kayes in NW Mali
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So, does that mean security situation has improved?
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So, does that mean security situation has improved?
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is what "chef de poste" said
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Good to know. Even if there are no more kidnappings, there are still badits around. Avoid driving in the dark.
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Good to know. Even if there are no more kidnappings, there are still badits around. Avoid driving in the dark.
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not as many as in EU or US
who wants to drive around in the dark anyway?
where are you now Priffe? Kayes or further on?
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We did this road few days ago. Nice road, not in good condition tho. Easy border crossing and passport stamps and customs in Kayes. We felt safe and no escort needed.
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Hi Priffe, as you know well the country, do you know if there is Hotel in Kayes and In Selibaby? For Selibaby, i've seen the Hotel de l'amitié, near the airport, but i'm not sure it still works in 2016.
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There is a hotel in Selibaby but I prefer to stay across the square, where you can sleep outdoors on carpets mauretania style behind the chicken restaurant. For free if you eat the chicken Shower upstairs. Some wifi even.
In Kayes I stayed at the fancy Kamankole Palace last trip, 40000 CFA. Only comfortable beds I've seen in Kayes, AC and breakfast. Burden sweated it out in their parking lot, 3000 I think? No AC or breakfast but peaceful and safe.
There are other hotels but several are also brothels
You can stay at the mission by the railroad, same block as the police station where you get the laissez-passer. I prefer to put my tent on the roof as the rooms arent that good.
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