Timbuktulie inMaliAn area of, named after the largest city in the area.
city
Timbuktu district map
- 1 Timbuktu
- 2 Aruwan In the northern desert.
- 3 Gundam-Mainly Tuareg settlement, located near Esaka, where the Desert Festival was once held.
- 4 Taodeni -In the northernmost part of the area (TimbuktuAbout 700 kilometers to the north)
Other destinations
learn
Most of Timbuktu is in the Sahara Desert. The main towns are concentrated in the south along the Niger River. The desert is mainly the territory of the Tuareg people.
arrival
Travel around
You can take a bus/taxi to reach the southern towns. However, the northern desert requires an 8-seater car or camel to travel, and visitors may need a professional guide.
go sightseeing
TimbuktuThe city itself is the main attraction of the department.
Activity
Dining
Nightlife
Safety
If you are going to the northern desert, in addition to the risk of being trapped, there is often a risk of robbers. Be sure toTimbuktuRegister your itinerary and estimated return date at the tourist office.