Rewarding and rugged, West Africa's 17 countries have much to offer the adventurous traveller. Laze on golden-sand beaches, trek up cool Mt Cameroon or see Saharan caravans set off from Timbuktu - this updated guide leads you through all of this alluring region.
Features:
- More than 170 maps, including a colour map of the region
- Full-colour Arts and Craftwork special section
- Dedicated sections on West Africa's music and peoples
- Stay safe and healthy - the lowdown on hotspots and health issues
- Eat your fill, rest your head - places to eat and
