Tonka
Tombouctou, Mali
Why visit Tonka?
Tonka is a town and commune in the Goundam Cercle of the Tombouctou Region, north of the Niger River, comprising around 22 settlements. Its territory includes Lake Oro, a seasonal lake that fills during the annual flood of the Niger. The name Tonka derives from a Soninke term for king or ruler.
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By Car / Road
Tonka is reached by road from Goundam.
What are the things to do?
- Lake Oro — Seasonal lake fed by the Niger's annual flood.
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- Goundam — Cercle capital
- Timbuktu — Regional capital
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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