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Currently, large parts of Mali are designated as 'danger of terrorist actions', among other things due to a number of kidnappings of Westerners. Cyclists are strongly advised not to go there. The southern part (south of the Bamako \u002F Segou line) should still be relatively safe, but vigilance is required and inform yourself well before you decide to go.","2021-05-28T10:39:47.000Z","01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3",{"updatedAt":43,"updatedBy":41,"parts":44},"2021-05-28T10:47:05.000Z",{"couchsurfing":45,"formalCamping":46,"hostels":47,"wildCamping":48},"If you have a chat with this or that person, staying overnight with private individuals is often an option, or ask for the 'Chef de Village' in the village.","You can sometimes camp at hotels (including Djenné, Sévaré, Tombouctou, Douebtza and Madougou). Usually this means that you can roll out your mat on the roof of the hotel or that you can put your tent on it (if it can be set up without pegs).","In the larger towns there are hotels or the so-called campements (a room with a bed or sometimes just a mattress). Luxury hotels including in Bamako, Mopti, Sevaré and Segou.","Wild camping is possible, not even dangerous if you do not stand in high grass (snakes) and be careful with fire. You do get a lot of attention near the villages.",{"body":50,"updatedAt":51,"updatedBy":41,"parts":52},"As mentioned before, currently it's not safe to cycle in Mali.","2021-05-28T10:45:19.000Z",{"nature":53},"It is extremely hot from April to June, until the rainy season in the south. 45 degrees in the shade is very normal and, in combination with the bone-dry wind, killer. The north is part of the Sahara and is hot until October. The best time to cycle is from December to March. The temperature is then about 20-35 degrees. It can get quite cool at night, especially in the northern parts of the country. There is almost always a north-east wind. This Harmattan wind sometimes carries so much dust from the desert that visibility is only 500 meters. The sun barely penetrates the dust and the maximum temperature is 25 instead of 35 degrees.",{"body":55,"updatedAt":56,"updatedBy":41},"In markets it is often better to find fresh food than in shops, but hitting a market is usually impossible to calculate (In many places only once or twice a week). So always stock up on provisions for a few days. Mangos, papayas, bananas and avocados are offered in villages everywhere (depending on the season). River fish can be found in the harbor town of Mopti, but not really recommended due to a lack of hygiene.\n\nThere is usually little fresh produce to be found in the shops. Beware of dust in the food along the way: it is often prepared sitting on the floor. Restaurants are often no more than a few tables in the open air with pre-prepared dishes such as cold limp chips, rice and chicken. If you are lucky you can find well-prepared green beans. In various places, meat is roasted over wood fires, oliebollen (without filling) and other pastries are baked.\n\n**Drinkable water**\n\nDrinking water comes from wells or pumps outside the cities. The latter usually deliver the best quality, if it contains a good filter, it is directly drinkable. Bottled water is available everywhere in the larger towns and cities, but is expensive. Another alternative is water that is sold in plastic bags: Printed and sealed, it contains controlled drinking water, buttoned tap or pump water and sometimes even well water. Bringing a filter is highly recommended.  \n\nSoft drinks (Cola, Fanta, Sprite) are available everywhere and sometimes also beer (including Flag and Guinness).","2021-05-28T10:48:52.000Z",{"body":58,"updatedAt":59,"updatedBy":41},"The population is usually very friendly and exuberant. It is taken as an insult to ignore people. The official language is French, those who have been to school speak it. The second language is Bambara and is spoken by everyone in and around Bamako and often further afield. There are also dozens of other languages and dialects.","2021-05-28T10:40:26.000Z",{"body":61,"updatedAt":62,"updatedBy":41},"Malaria is the number one enemy of the nation and occurs all year round. Protective equipment DEET, prophylaxis, etc. are available on site. Yellow fever, DTP and hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended. 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