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Bankass is one of two easy starting points for hikes to the Dogon Country. If you're coming up from Burkina Faso this is the best place to stop and organize guides etc. Bankass is also a nice enough little town with friendly locals and a pretty mosque. Don't expect too many creature comforts though and there isn't anywhere with internet access in town.
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13133230When heading to Dogon Country it's often a good idea to put aside a day or two and organize your guide in person before you start your hike. Unless you have a watertight recommendation from a friend it's probably a good idea to meet your guide in the flesh before agreeing to anything. That way you can at least get a feel for whether or not you're going to get along. Also make sure you agree to all the fine points of the trip (what's included, fees, meals, hiking distances etc) before you agree to the price. If you get a chance it's a good idea to ask other travelers what they have been paying, ballpark, for a guide at the time you are going. A good guide will make an enormous difference to your experience.
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04618Bankass is the mass transit door to dogon country. Lots of "faux-guides" and schemes to cheat you out of a good travel experience. Much better to approach dogon country through Bandiagara, or better yet, through Mac's refuge in Sevare.
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