How to Book Travel on Mali Airways

Based out of the West African republic, Mali Airways is an efficient way to navigate the hot and dusty terrain. Booking a flight with Mali Airways will ensure that you can get around Mali and see all that you need to see on your African vacation.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Book Your Ticket on Mali Airways

1. Get in touch with Mali Airways directly and book your ticket over the phone by calling 011 ([phone] or sending a fax to 011 ([phone]. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign. All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, substitute "011" with "00."

2. Book your ticket through a travel agent. Although this usually involves a slightly higher cost, your travel agent will be able to coach you on the details of flying in and out of Mali.

Understand Local Travel Requirements

3. Catch a cab on your way out of the airport. You will have to cross the street and head to your right to find the drivers willing to offer set prices for various destinations.

4. Get up to date on your vaccinations before you book your ticket on Mali Airways. You are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever. Doctors also encourage vaccines against the potentially deadly meningitis, typhoid fever and prevalent Hepatitis A and B.

Get to Know Mali

5. Take in the breathtaking sights of the Sahara desert. This sandy expanse is the second-largest desert in the world. You should only attempt to tour it if you are with a guide who is an absolute expert on the region.

6. Check out the local talent and do some shopping. There are many shopkeepers who sell beautiful wares like leather and silver, as well as talented musicians who can play for you.

7. Avoid drinking the water. Although highly chlorinated, there is still enough bacteria to make for an unpleasant visit to Mali. Purchase soda from the local vendors or insist on bottled water.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no direct booking English-language Web site for Mali Airways.
• Be certain your paperwork is in order when traveling. Not only can an incomplete passport and visa prevent you from catching your flight, but it can also cause problems if you are stopped on the street or in a cab by the Malian police.