Lonely Planet West Africa - Softcover

Ham, Anthony; Bainbridge, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1740597710 ISBN 13: 9781740597715

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2006

Synopsis

Salt caravans in the Sahara, imposing forts on the Ghanaian coast, urban buzz in Lagos, the steamy lushness of Casamance- West Africa's attractions are as diverse as they are intriguing. Whether you want to set out for Timbuktu, laze on a sandy beach or overland it from desert to jungle, Lonely Planet shows you the what, where and how.

Move To The Groove - our expert music chapter tell who's who, where it's happening and what's hot.

Be Inspired - highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path.

Get The Background with in-depth discussion of West Africa's history, manifold cultures and distinctive arts and crafts.

Talk The Talk - our language chapter will have you greeting locals in 25 regional languages.

Go Your Own Way with detailed transport information and 150 user-friendly maps.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1740597710
• ISBN 13: 9781740597715
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 904