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WARNING: Because of ongoing terrorist attacks in Northern Mali, many governments advise againstall travel to the region. More information is available in the warning at the top of the Mali page. |
(Information last updated Sep 2020) |
Timbuktu is a region in Mali named after the largest city within the region.
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UnderstandEdit
Even though Timbuktu is the largest department in Mali, it is largely empty. The majority of Timbuktu is nothing more than empty Sahara Desert. The main towns are all concentrated in the south along the Niger River. The desert areas are largely the domain of the Tuareg.
Get inEdit
Get aroundEdit
The towns in the south can be accessed by bus/taxi. However the desert to the north requires a 4x4 or a camel, you will probably want a guide who knows what they are doing.
SeeEdit
The city of Timbuktu itself is the main attraction in the department.
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Stay safeEdit
If you are heading into the desert to the North there is usually considered to be a threat of bandits in addition to the risk of getting stranded. Be sure to register your itinerary and expected return date with the tourist office in Timbuktu.