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Old 26 Feb 2016
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"Route d'Espoir"is still the fastest route
I found some more information on the Route d'Espoir, unfortunately not in English:
Route d'Espoir
Thank you for the information.

So far we do plan for two visa-stops:
- Visa Mauritania @ Rabat
- Visa Mali @ NKT
How many days should I consider for Visas?

My understanding is we will need a Laissez-Passer Touristique for Mali.
Where should we apply for the LPT?
What is the maximum duration the LPT can be extended in Bamako?

Our Route so far - 21 days, 5.000km, start April 2nd 2016:
West-Coast Route -> Morocco - Mali


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Lasser Passer for Mali is at the border...cost 5000cfa. No problem, quick and easy.

I would do the Mauri into Mali route. I know of a few people who have done it recently with no problem.
I have driven from Kayes to Bamako and its quite beautiful..Senegal for me is flat and expense. Not my favourite place.
The Malians are great and the scenery great...so much so that i have just extended my visa and am staying for another month.
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Hi,

I am going stage by stage, a few weeks at the time, to Cape Town with a car.
Left it last year in Bamako for few months. Will send you a copy of the Laissez-Passer in a few days.
I got my Mauritanian visa at the border, we were in a group and a fixer helped us but it can be done by yourself. It might save you some time in Rabat.
I would recommend you try to do your Mali visa at home if possible.
Tambacounda, Kedougou, Kéniéba, Kita is all tarmac and was good to very good last year. Bar a few potholes in the National Park in Sénégal.
Enjoy your trip. Luc

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Hello,

Here is the document for Mali.

Did not drive to B.F. so can not tell you how the B.F. one looks.

Enjoy your trip.

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Luc,

thank you so much for your support.
You might have figured out I am doing the same thing as you do (going to Cape Town a view weeks at a time).
And I am a couple of weeks behind. I will be on the ferry to Morocco on April 4th, in Bamako end of April.

Your document is very much appreciated.

I managed to arrange visa for Mauritania in Germany (although I do not hold a German passport). I also tried to arrange the visa for Mali upfront but the embassies wouldn't reply to my e-mails.

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Luc,

thank you so much for your support.
You might have figured out I am doing the same thing as you do (going to Cape Town a view weeks at a time).
And I am a couple of weeks behind. I will be on the ferry to Morocco on April 4th, in Bamako end of April.

Your document is very much appreciated.

I managed to arrange visa for Mauritania in Germany (although I do not hold a German passport). I also tried to arrange the visa for Mali upfront but the embassies wouldn't reply to my e-mails.

See you ...
Wauschi
Get the Mali visa in Nouakchott..15 euro. the embassy is 2klm from the Auberge Sahara which is just after the roundabout with the dolphins in the middle on the left as you drive into town. The visa was quick and easy. From the Auberge turn right at the roundabout a go for 2klm's..the Mali embassy is on the left.

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Tonka, sure your advise helps!

I've tried to get the visa upfront but no matter which embassy I try to contact they wouldn't reply or pick up the phone.

I will do as you told -> Get the Mali visa in Nouakchott.

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Hi Luc
How are you getting on heading south
I am also thinking of heading to South Africa in stages
Please let us know where you found safe to park up and how you managed with customs when you fly out of the country with no car
Do you have a Carnet
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Hi all,

I've met two different vehicles of Overlanders this week who came down to Mali straight from Mauritania (Ayoun el Atrous to Diema, crossing at Gogui)


One in a VW Polo, the other in a 10 ton box truck (small tires, no 4x4)
Both said road was fine (a little gravel), both said absolutely no problem with security, both said some bribery attempted at the border, but were able to not pay.


So all in all no worries to go that way right now.


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Hey I am thinking of driving Nouakchott to Bamako via Kiffa & Gogui (Nioro) we will stick to day light driving as we have an old Peugeot 205! Is there any advice you can give us? What to bring where to get visas how to get past police checks points etc?

Also do we need this Laissez Passer Touristique document?

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