{"id":10863,"date":"2021-01-06T10:13:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T10:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=10863"},"modified":"2021-01-06T10:13:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T10:13:49","slug":"where-were-dreaming-of-for-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/where-were-dreaming-of-for-2021","title":{"rendered":"Where we&#8217;re dreaming of for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world is a strange place right now, but travel, and getting away from it all, is all we&#8217;re dreaming of. And if you\u2019re anything like us, 2021 is going to be full of big bucket-list ticks, memorable moments on safari, and spending time with all our loved ones, somewhere beautiful in Africa, preferably.<\/p>\n<p>In need of some inspiration? We chatted to the team to find out where they\u2019d like to be if they could click their fingers right now\u2026<\/p>\n<p>PS. We\u2019ve got your back if you need to change your plans &#8211; just ask us about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/covid-19-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully flexible booking policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/tusk-mane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-3.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6720px) 100vw, 6720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fly camping in the Lower Zambezi in Zambia<\/h2>\n<p><em>Jonty &#8211; Head of sales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nothing gets you closer to the bush than spending a few nights in a fly camp. I\u2019d love to spend at least four nights split between two or three different fly camps to get the full experience. The action-packed game drives, walking safaris, canoe and boat adventures are exactly how I\u2019d like to explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lower-zambezi-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lower Zambezi<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/tusk-mane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tusk and Mane<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/tusk-mane?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Tusk%20%26amp%3B%20Mane&lodgeId=5156\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"6\" data-region-id=\"17\" data-lodge-id=\"5156\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/073\/407\/original\/Tusk-and-Mane-34.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"6\" data-region-id=\"17\" data-lodge-id=\"5156\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Tusk &amp; Mane Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Tusk &amp; Mane<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bwindi-impenetrable-forest-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-6.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Unforgettable trekking with gorillas in Uganda<\/h2>\n<p><em>Tessa &#8211; Safari expert<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To trek into the rainforest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bwindi-impenetrable-forest-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<\/a> and come across a family of gorillas, must be the most humbling and incredible experience. I know the trek is hard, but to spend time with these amazing animals (and so close too!) would be rewarding and more than worth the graft to get there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bwindi-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bwindi lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bwindi-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Bwindi%20Lodge&lodgeId=4008\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"15\" data-region-id=\"105\" data-lodge-id=\"4008\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/004\/008\/original\/main.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"15\" data-region-id=\"105\" data-lodge-id=\"4008\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Bwindi Lodge Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Bwindi Lodge<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/marataba-explorers-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"3024\" height=\"2268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=281,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=338,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-4.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get involved in conservation at Marataba in South Africa<\/h2>\n<p><em>Johnny &#8211; CEO &amp; founder<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With rhino darting, impala capturing, wild hiking and cheetah tracking all par for the course, Marataba is truly the future of conservation. This is a hands on and active participation conservation experience for travellers keen to get under the skin of Africa travel and go beyond the normal \u2018safari\u2019. After visiting this year, I can\u2019t wait to get back again!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/marataba-explorers-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marataba Explorers camp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/marataba-explorers-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Marataba%20Explorers%20Camp&lodgeId=8062\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"1\" data-region-id=\"63\" data-lodge-id=\"8062\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/080\/442\/original\/founders-1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"1\" data-region-id=\"63\" data-lodge-id=\"8062\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Marataba Explorers Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Marataba Explorers Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/liuwa-plain-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"2431\" height=\"1621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2431px) 100vw, 2431px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Witness the second largest wildebeest migration in Zambia<\/h2>\n<p><em>Eve &#8211; Content manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d love to take a wild adventure to Western <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zambia<\/a> and watch 30,000 wildebeest journey through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/liuwa-plain-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liuwa Plains National Park<\/a>, in the second largest migration on the continent. With the carnivore population on the rise through an African Parks conservation success story this is a contender for the wildest up and coming destination to visit!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/time-and-tide-king-lewanika-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time+Tide King Lewanika Lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/time-and-tide-king-lewanika-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Time%20and%20Tide%20King%20Lewanika%20Lodge&lodgeId=4135\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"6\" data-region-id=\"96\" data-lodge-id=\"4135\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/004\/135\/original\/0-King-Lewanika-liuwa-zambia-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"6\" data-region-id=\"96\" data-lodge-id=\"4135\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"King Lewanika Lodge Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">King Lewanika Lodge<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/dzanga-sangha-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Search for the rare pangolin in the Central African Republic<\/h2>\n<p><em>Joanna &#8211; Safari expert<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Next year I\u2019d love to get off-the-beaten-track and explore one of the most unique and special national parks in Africa, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/dzanga-sangha-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dzangha-Sanga<\/a>. There\u2019s a focus on conservation here and I\u2019m desperate to explore the tropical rainforests in search of the extremely rare pangolin and the incredible western lowland gorillas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sangha-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sangha Lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sangha-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Sangha%20Lodge&lodgeId=6615\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"23\" data-region-id=\"179\" data-lodge-id=\"6615\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/006\/615\/original\/1-Jacha-zanga-sangha-central-african-republic-timbuktu-travel-4.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=left center\"data-country-id=\"23\" data-region-id=\"179\" data-lodge-id=\"6615\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Sangha Lodge Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Sangha Lodge<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ruaha-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg\" alt=\"dreaming of for 2021\" width=\"4320\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/team-2021-7.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Chase Wild African Dogs across Ruaha in Tanzania<\/h2>\n<p><em>Kristin &#8211; Safari expert<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ruaha-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruaha National Park<\/a> (the largest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/tanzania-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanzania<\/a>) has long been on my must-visit list! It\u2019s ideal for escaping the crowds of the busy Migration Season in the north but wild dogs are the reason I\u2019d love to go! 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