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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
This guide covers: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
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