Bafoulabe, Mali

This dusty town in western Mali offers little beyond a small regional airport. The airstrip itself is a modest 900 meters long, serving the surrounding Kayes Region from an elevation of 380 feet. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the nearest VOR-DME navigation aid located over 50 miles away. For the average expat, Bafoulabé provides few draws beyond a quiet life on the Senegal River. This town is best suited for those seeking an off-the-grid existence, far from the crowds and chaos of Mali's larger cities.