West Africa: The Rough Guide, Second Edition

Hitch a smooth ride across the Sahara with veteran authors Jim Hudgens and Richard Trillo. Their Rough Guide to West Africa, now in its second edition, takes you from bustling Dakar and other capitals to all the remote towns and beaches. The Rough Guide expertly covers the basics - lodging, transportation, etiquette and inoculations - and the breadth of activities - nightlife, seeing the wildlife and volunteering. The authors also bring the history of each country into focus with a political who's who and stellar takes on the region's vibrant music and art. The following nations are covered: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo. 156 maps.