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| Entry formalities | Health | Insurance | Money | Time difference | Temperatures | Equipment | Airlines |
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Entry formalities 
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A passport with an entry and visitor visa is required. It is issued by the Malian consulate in your country. For nationals of CEDEAO countries (Algeria, Cameroon, Andorra, Monaco, Chad, Gambia, Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia), an identity card or valid passport is sufficient. |
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Health
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Being in good health is essential to be able to enjoy your holiday to the full. If you have scheduled a medical visit, tell your doctor about your upcoming trip and ask him to give you a check-up. A visit to the dentist is also advisable. Think about taking your usual medication and treatments. Malaria: Mali is classed a zone 2 area. It is thus imperative for you to protect yourself with an adequate anti-malaria treatment. During your stay, especially in the rainy season period (July to October), protect yourself from mosquitoes using a mosquito spray and long clothing at nightfall. Only the vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory (valid 10 years), no later than fifteen days before your departure date. We advise you to update these vaccinations: tetanus, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A and B, meningitis. Check your vaccination booklet and bring it with you.
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Insurance
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Repatriation insurance is mandatory when you purchase your holiday. Subscribing to this insurance is, in particular, your guarantee that any health care you need will be organised and provided for, and ensures your eventual repatriation during your travels when required. You can also subscribe to insurance for loss of luggage, cancellation or delay during the purchase of your plane ticket. |
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Money
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Money: franc CFA 1 euro = 655.597 CFA US Dollars = fluctuating parity Credit cards are rarely used in Mali. Payment is, for the most part, made in cash. Only the International Visa card is accepted for payment of your extras and only by some banks for withdrawing cash (rather restricting). Major banks in Mali's larger cities accept traveller's cheques. We thus advise you to carry euros or dollars with you that you can exchange on the spot. |
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Time difference
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Time zone: GMT Greenwich Mean time |
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Temperatures
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Bamako°C
Seasons: hot (from March to June) - rainy season (July to October) - cool (November to February) |
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Personal equipment
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 sunglasses (with fastener means and float for river tours) Sun block Mosquito spray or cream Torch in good condition Walking shoes for land touring Shoes that can be worn in water for river tours Light footwear for bivouacs Swimsuit Lightweight, long-sleeved clothing Clothing changes (evenings can be cool) Cap, scarf or hat K-way or waxed rainproof Lightweight sleeping bag Bath towels Small knife Small mirror Toilet bag Personal first-aid kit Photographic and video equipment (rechargeable in hotels and cars) Travel bag or small suitcase (avoid large rigid suitcases)
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Airlines
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Bamako-Sénou international airport is served by several airlines: Air France | Point Afrique | Royal Air Maroc | Air Algérie | Air Ivoire | Air Sénégal. Local airlines serving interior cities of Kayes, Nioro, Mopti, Timbuktu and Gao. If you'd like more information, don't hesitate to contact us directly! |
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