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Packing Lists: Come prepared, items are not easily available here
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  • Written by grets on Jul 30, 2004
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    • Luggage And Bags: A sturdy piece of luggage. Day sack for trekking.

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Walking boots, modest clothing for visiting Dogon Villages. Light, cotton clothing as it will be HOT!

    Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Mosquito repellant, antimalaria tablets, a good first aid kit, all toiletries you may need, Wet-wipes are very useful. A good sunblock is essential.

    Photo Equipment: As much film as you need, a plastic bag or waterproof housing to protect your camera from sand.

    Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Most local operators provide tent and sleeping mat, but if you want a little more comfort, an inflatable mattress would be usefull. Sleeping bag and pillow.

    Miscellaneous: Water carrier, ideally a 'bladder' with drinking hose.

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    Elisabcn Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:43 UTC
     I brought this pic (bienvenus a tumbouctou panel) to Mali and i asked to our guide: "i want the same pic" :-)) fortunately at the end we found it but it was not easy!!! poor guide :-))) Greetings from tunis; elisa    		dianneswain Mon May 26, 2008 21:09 UTC
     your comments helped me to finalize my decision about Mali being a stop on my African journey.. Very well written!Thanks very much!
    blint Thu Dec 27, 2007 17:41 UTC
     A nice into to mali for me as I am trying to get an idea what life is like over there.    		flynboxes Fri Aug 17, 2007 03:01 UTC
     Must have been a great trip. Your page is kinda pushing me over the fence. Hope you enjoy Yemen.
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