Loading Spotwander…Find the spots worth the detour.

Notable waterfall · Timbuktu, Mali

Twal

Twal is a waterfall in Timbuktu, Mali.

Twal: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Twal

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Twal — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 17.13489, -3.42030. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Twal

    See everything within a day’s drive of Twal

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Is Twal flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Twal yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Twal?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Twal?

    Nearby: Mosquée Djinguereber (dargah, 74 km), Mosquée de Sankoré (dargah, 74 km), Sidi Yahya Mosque (dargah, 75 km), Monument des Martyrs (fort, 74 km), Timbuktu (attraction, 74 km), Famille El Oumrany (viewpoint, 74 km).

    Is Twal worth visiting?

    Twal is listed as a notable waterfall in Mali on Spotwander.