6 am bus to Gao, 6 hours of rather bumpy driving due to the huge holes in asphalt. Many police check-points… Then ferry on the Niger river…. We are in Gao. The harmattan dusty, sandy wind from the desert is blowing… Horrible time… Gao – once important trade point with caravans passing by has XVI-century tomb of Askia to visit /2000 CFA entry but the best and freeview is from the roof of nearby house/
It is worth to stay in Gao in run-down colonial hotel Atlantide – do not forget to bargain – we paid 10000 CFA per room with fan and shower. Take a pirogue trip along the coast of Niger – unforgetable experience /8000 CFA per hour/
I am looking for the transport from Gao to NIGER – the one/per week bus goes on Monday and is seems that the lorry will be the only solution…
