This blog is a free resource filled with information that we have gathered from living and traveling in West Africa. We’d love to have you on one of our trips but from one traveler to another, we are just happy to see people visiting the region.
The blog is also a reflection of our travel philosophy. It’s possible to have quite the adventure in West Africa, but we are a bit tired of reading travelogues that make it seem like walking down the street in any West African city is a death defying experience. We’d like that to think that the advice provided in these pages will help you discover West Africa on its own terms. And we hope that the stories we share offer real insight — something much more than a dramatic monologue designed for clicks and follows.
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Yes, Morocco is North Africa, but it’s certainly relevant to West Africa travels because it offers the only overland route here from Europe. Passing through Western Sahara and into Mauritania puts you firmly in West African territory, and you can go where you need...
Since the inauguration of the bridge in Farafenni, many travelers cross the Gambia River in a matter of minutes. This efficient crossing is excellent if you are headed to or from the Casamance. But if you are looking for the most direct route to and from Banjul, or...
West Africa can not compete with East and Southern Africa when it comes to National Geographic level fauna. Expansive human settlement and overhunting are the main reasons for that. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for pied plovers and green monkeys (no...
UPDATE: In May 2024, the Mauritanian authorities prohibited travelers from hitching a ride on the wagons of the iron ore train. This followed an incident involving a tourist a few weeks prior. We don’t have all the details, but we do know that the police are enforcing...
Bamako has a storied and deserved reputation as a regional capital for live music. It’s usually possible to catch a show, even on the quieter nights of the week. But if you’re new in town, or just passing through, you might have no idea where to begin. Bamako sits...