How to avoid getting ripped off at the Bamako airport
There have been several accounts recently of people being ripped off after landing at the Senou International Airport in Bamako. On arrival you can often be targeted by what can only be described as fake guides. They are usually well dressed and quite often they will find you inside the airport whilst you are standing.. read more →
Visa on Arrival in Mali
It is no longer possible to get a visa on arrival in Mali. Most airlines will also refuse to allow you on board the plane if you can not provide proof of your visa. You can not get a visa at any of the land borders whilst travelling overland. Visa conditions vary for different nationalities.. read more →
Ten Step Guide to Finding a Guide in Mali
The majority of independent traveller’s that pass through the Sleeping Camel have had a positive experience in Mali. Sadly sometimes, this is not the case. We had a couple of guys pass through here this week and they were taken advantage of by an unscrupulous ‘faux’ guide and this has prompted me to write a.. read more →