I can only describe the adventure with one word...AMAZING. The scenery was beautiful, but the faces of the local people were breathtaking. Thanks for the TR.

Thanks for the fascinating Trip Report and incredible Pictures.

What a wonderful trip. Mali is one of my many 'travel regrets' in my life (Places I wish I traveled to before back issues made hiking impractical at best and very painful at worst). A shame Timbouctou is in the 'absolutely no-way you go there' zone!
Great photos. Thank you for vicariously taking us on a trip with you!

Always wanted to go to Mali. Too dangerous for me. Timbuctoo? It's too dangerous? Closed? Thanks.

Glad to see you back in Africa DanielW :)
Will read it thoroughly tomorrow to properly comment afterwards.

Awesome. Thank you.

Many thanks, useless:). Yes, the landscape at the escarpment was very beautiful. Very photogenic people too.
Thank you, Loose Cannon, a very interesting place to visit:).
Thanks, londonfog:). Amazing to think that hauteboy made it to Timbuktu overland only a few years ago!
Apparently it's possible to hitch a ride on one of the UN flights to Timbuktu from Bamako. They city itself is apparently ok, but dangerous outside the city limits.
Cheers, flying_blue_white_red:). Just back from a trip to Juba so another Africa TR coming soon.
Thanks, Uncle Nonny:).

Thanks for the great report that enables us to know what life on the other side of the world looks like in reality.

Great TR as usual - thanks so much!

Thank you, MRTY:). Was very interesting seeing the bustling city life in Bamako through to the remote villages in Dogon country.
Cheers, gaobest:).

Finally got time to fully appreciate another high quality of your African productions – not only professional photos or exotic destinations are featured, but what count the most for me are the neutral but extensive explanations given all the way long to be fully immersed!



At least, the guy at the embassy speaks a perfect Franglish as you are a mix of ingénieur and engineer... :D



Have you kept some notes/coins preciously as this currency will disappear in favour of the ECO money, starting from July 1st 2020?



How was the security for your group organized? Bags inside the car? Armed guys around the village?



Interesting.
3 chiefs or only one in the village? If the latter from which religion?



A fanstatic idea that should be replicated elsewhere quickly ;) !



Surely my favorite shot of the TR – just perfect!



How cool, a very nice souvenir, hope she liked it.



Not bad for a first time, how long does it take for drawing it? Only the little tail is missing?





Are you serious? For you, it might have been easier than Somalia should I guess...

Anyway, I'm definitely planning to go there – including outside the capital where most people avoid to do for safety reasons. Myself as an East African (dual) national, I'm visa exempted in South Sudan plus can stay there up to 20 days. So any hint/tip you will provide will be gladly welcome DanielW. :)



Anyway, many thanks for sharing your adventures.

Obviously, looking forward to more

Daniel,
You did it again! Another exotic destination.
Love the pics of the mud house and buildings. Not to mention so many fun portraits of locals.
Thanks for sharing.

Further,
How do the people living up on the cliff get their drinking water? Don't see any lake or river from the drone photos.

I really enjoyed your Trip Report! I rarely make it to the end of these, so yours was special. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks you, flying_blue_white_red:). No armed guards on this trip, just our driver and guide. Luckily I kept a few notes as souvenirs. Not sure how many chiefs, the three parts of the village got on peacefully though. I don't think Kiwis have tails at least the cartoon ones:D. I am not sure about leaving Juba without a fixer. There is numerous checkpoints and you need the right paperwork to get past them.
Many thanks, allset2travel:). The ladies have to carry the water in from wells outside the village.
Cheers, kyushuman:).