...sind wir seit einigen Tagen. Aber bei DEM Wetter planen wir natürlich schon den nächsten Trip-Orange. Bis dahin, Danke an alle, die regelmäßig unsere Reise verfolgt haben und für die vielen netten Mails und Kommentare. 
Nouakchott - "Escale des Sables" in the borough of Ksar, approximately 1.7 km from the city center Tevragh Zeina towards the airport is an ideal place to refuel. The riad-style guesthouse is surrounded by beautiful gardens, has a small swimming pool, offers dinner and has a "guard" for the cars. It's cheap with no EURO 65 for a double room with breakfast, but that would be worth it to us again and again. Tel 222 654.15.74; Rue 225, number 143, are Alternatively, the Auberge Menata in the borough Tevragh Zeine near Nouakchott Telecom Kennedey between bd and bd de Gaulle ( auberge.menata @ voila.fr ; GSM 222 636.94. 50 or 643.27.30. Here you can stay in your own car, in communal tents or dormitories. The Auberge is a meeting place for travelers where you can get the latest information on trails, paths and the like get. Unfortunately, the noise level in the hustle and bustle is similar. The much-mentioned MonoTel Hotel / Novotel was not much left. Here, there is now a disco quartered. In the luxury class (ie, 3 stars), there is now the "Mercure Marhaba," what makes a bad impression from the outside. Wild is to stay in and around Nouakchott definitely not recommended. We got to know affected robbed himself. Lina Pizzeria in Rue Abou Baker has not only beer but also makes really good pizza.
Atar - Bab Sahara is a nice, neat encampment with a restaurant and inn run by Just and Cora Buma. Similarly, an information point for travelers en route to Chinguetti, Choum or Tidjikja. Route d'Azougi, GSM 222 647.39.66, e-mail: justusbuma@yahoo.com ; GPS N 20-31-157, 13-03-723 W.
Djama - The road along the dam to Djama is easy to drive, even without 4-wheel drive. Entrance directly in front of the huge military Rosso station turn right off the road. From then straight off, when multiple routes visible, tend to keep to the left to see dam. You can drive on the dam or water niedirgem beach next to it, which is certainly convenient. The border crossing is easy. We have paid by 3000 on the Mauritanian side, and EURO 10 per person on Senegalese side. This EURO 8 for the dam and about 500 city tax. If you want to re-enter via Djama to Mauritania, you need a visa with "plusieurs entrees.
Mauritania landscaped us so fascinated that we want to travel again. This Nouakchott and Nouadhibou are rather faceless cities where one can move freely but to run errands. The area around Atar is a scenic highlight. Sorry, we felt the Muslim population there is very pushy and demanding ("donne moi un cadeau"). A walk was not uncommon for Spies route running. It is advisable to also really discuss prices even banal little things before, and to avoid common driving with all sorts of other emergencies.
Another alternative Literaturtip to Mauritania: Odette du Puigaudeau "barefoot through Mauritania," National Geographic, Frederking & Thaler. The book was first published in 2006 in German, although the trip took place back in the 30s. The descriptions, however, are incredibly accurate and entertaining.
Senegal:
car - A car needs in Senegal, a warning triangle, a first aid kit, a safety vest and a fire extinguisher. The first police checkpoint is just after crossing the border, more will follow in the St. Louis at a distance of 5 kilometers. The penalties for lack of the above items or excessive speed are juicy. The police may face contradiction immediately with forfeiture or confiscation of the papers of the vehicle. Penalties are usually demanded by tourists in EURO, receipts, there are of course not - that's spelled corruption in miniature. When Outlook: After St. Louis it will be better ... In an emergency, you will receive the above items at the gas station in St. Louis ELTON - but various controls are already in front. Vehicles that are older than 5 years need a Carnet de Passage . Everyone else can get for about 5 € to the border with a Passavant, the 10 days is valid (there is a possibility of extension of 2 x 15 days).
St. Louis - The legendary Zebrabar is spectacularly situated on the Langue de Barbarie and delivers what is promised in many places (clean sanitation, good food, cozy community atmosphere, beautiful nature experiences). It is not just a stopover for Africa driver, but is also make to stay and vacation. New, luxurious bungalows with private bath are in progress. If you travel by airplane, a transfer from Dakar to be organized. Tel +221 638 18 62 / 962 00 19; zebrabar@hotmail.com . St. Louis can be reached by taxi in 30 minutes. Cost: CFA 5,000 for one way, 3,000 CFA for return.
Dakar - Dakar itself is not necessarily the most attractive of all large cities. Lots of traffic, lots of garbage, but also a lot of life. We can here the hotel "Le Lodge of Almadies " recommend. It is a rather small hotel outside the hectic center right near the idyllic "Pont des Almadies" auf dem nördlichen Teil der Dakar-Peninsula liegt. Route de la pointe Almadies, BP 29339 Dakar; Tel: + 221 869 03 45, Fax: +221 869 03 50, Email: hottellelodge@sentoo.sn
Sehr empfohlen wurde uns auch von den vertrauenwürdigen Betreibern der Zebrabar das Guesthouse " Keur Diame ". Es liegt im Fischerdörfchen Ngor, ausserhalb des Zentrums von Dakar und wird von einer Schweizerin geführt. Parcelles Assainies, Unité 15, Maison n°15, Dakar – Sénégal; Tel.: + 221 855 27 77 (nach Ruth Isenschmid verlangen, Mobil: + 221 450 28 20, eMail: keurdiame@sentoo.sn
In Dakar itself was for us the Institute Francaise an oasis of calm and relaxation: Great cafe / restaurant, interesting concerts and exhibitions and a library .
