Dear Traveler: 

If you are planning a trip to Mali, and you need a guide with a 4-wheel drive, translator, experienced and responsible trip organizer, Namory of Togomâ Tours, (Togomâ means travel in Bambara, the national language of Mali) will assist you with all the details.

Namory has been my assistant in Mali since 2000 and is also the village liaison and coordinator for a non-profit organization that supports girls’ education in Mali called the Kamono Group. With his trustworthy support, our organization is successful.

 Namory has assisted photographers, filmmakers and musicians visiting the desert festival, as well as artists, doctors, researchers, professionals, celebrities and families who have wanted to take in the beauty and magic of Mali for over 20 years. Importantly, Namory knows absolutely everybody in the country. So whatever the reason for your visit, Namory is your guy. And, he is both a wonderful cook, (absolute essentials for camping in the bush) and a skilled mechanic.

 He is also a cautious driver. (I travel with my daughter, that’s her in the photo, and safety is very important to me). Namory has a wonderful team of drivers and translators. His accommodation lists and personable nature will guarantee you have the best possible experience, whether you are just one person traveling alone or many in a group.

 He can organized a short 7 day excursion, 14 days, 21 days, or month long, extensive trips throughout the country. Places to visit include the fabled Dogon Country and famed cliffs of Tele. You can travel by old style African canoe up the Niger River to Timbuktu from Mopti, and then by 4 x 4 into the vast dunes of the Sahara Desert from there.

Mali is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. And should you decide to make the trip, I personally recommend taking the trip with an experienced, interesting, fun and easygoing person such as Namory. He has made all of our extensive journeys through Mali more than we could ever hope for. Now we have a life long friend.

Sincerely,

Elisabeth Sunday

www.elisabethsunday.com