GUIDED TOUR OF TIMBUKTU WITH
MR. ABDERHAMANE ALPHA MAÏGA
Mr.
Abderhamane Alpha Maïga is a 40 years old Tourist Operator in Timbuktu. He has vast
experience in guiding tourists in Timbuktu as well as into the fascinating sahara desert
and to the River Niger. He is an extremely honest, simple and selfless person whose only
passion is to amuse and entertain tourists. His name has also been mentioned as a reputed
tourist guide, in a Travelogue entitled "Timbuktu-City in the Middle of Nowhere"
written by Mr. Abdul Mabood Siddiqui of London and also in the lonely Planet book entitled
"West-africa" in the chapter on Mali/Timbuktu.
Being fluent in French, English and also speaking a little Arabic, he
faces no problem in entertaining visitors with tales and facts about the area in these
languages. You will really enjoy a visit to such a unique and breathtaking place. If you
wish to visit Timbuktu, you can contact Mr. Abderhamane Alpha Maïga at
- P.O. Box 137, Timbuktu, Republic of
Mali
- Tel/Fax:
00-223-921353
Sightseeing in Timbuktu is
undoubtedly a wonderful experience, but without the assistance of an experienced guide,
one cannot fully enjoy the tour across the desert surrounding the city. Mr. Abderhamane
Alpha Maïga, an experienced guide, can give you a taste of desert life by arranging an
overnight stay in a camp and experiencing the desert by moonlight. He can arrange any of
the following for you :
Tour of Timbuktu City
Tour of Salt Mines
Tour of Tuareg Camps
Tour of Djenné City
Cruise on the Niger River
Cruise to Mopti by Boat
Tour of Mopti City
Exploring these historical and pictureseque sites with Mr. Abderhamane
Alpha Maïga, will make your trip more enjoyable and create a desire to return again.