Travelers should stay alert, remain in groups and avoid poorly lit areas after dark. The loss or theft abroad of a passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest embassy or consulate. Poor Mali has a few paved roads which are in fair condition. Travellers by road should exercise extreme caution. Poorly maintained, overloaded transport and cargo vehicles frequently break down and cause accidents.
Undisciplined drivers render traffic movements unpredictable.
Construction work is often poorly indicated. Mali's unpaved roads vary in quality. Four wheel drive vehicles with full spare tires and emergency equipment are recommended. Photography Photography is no longer restricted, except for military subjects. However, interpretation of what may be considered off limits varies.