How did Caillié plan to avoid difficulties during his journey to Timbuktu?
Travel with a large group
Disguise as a Muslim
Hire local guides
Carry weapons for protection
Answer
Caillié planned to travel alone and disguised as a Muslim to avoid the difficulties experienced by earlier expeditions. He believed that blending in with the local population would help him achieve his goal of reaching Timbuktu safely.
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