{"id":11586,"date":"2021-11-23T13:36:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T13:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=11586"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T09:33:21","slug":"bucket-list-safaris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/bucket-list-safaris","title":{"rendered":"Bucket list safaris in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it&#8217;s been a month or a year since you last packed a suitcase and jetted off, we&#8217;re proclaiming your armchair travelling officially over. Although we may be a tad biased, Africa is at the top of the destination pile \u2013 and with its mind-bogglingly vast spaces, secluded sleepouts made for two, and bucket-list safaris to savour, why wouldn\u2019t it be? Here\u2019s our pick of now-or-never adventures to tempt your passport out of hibernation\u2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/jack-s-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg\" alt=\"Bucket list safaris\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/makgadikgai-pans-bucket-list-safaris.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Quad bike to Kubu Island and sleep under the stars<\/h2>\n<p><em>Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Is there any better way to tap into your adventurous side than roaming the moon-like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/makgadikgadi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makgadikgadi Pans<\/a> by quad bike? We think not! Leave the voluminous Bedouin-style tents of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/jack-s-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack&#8217;s Camp<\/a> for two nights on sacred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/stand-under-the-giant-baobabs-of-kubu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kubu Island<\/a>. Stroll, awestruck, beneath giant baobabs and let your mind wander as you examine ancient tools, before bedding down by a crackling fire under the clearest sky you&#8217;ve ever seen. This definitely belongs among your bucket list safaris.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/jack-s-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Jack%27s%20Camp&lodgeId=176\" 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=\"3\" data-region-id=\"29\" data-lodge-id=\"176\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/090\/638\/original\/11jacks_camp__guest_tent_pool_deck.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"3\" data-region-id=\"29\" data-lodge-id=\"176\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Jack's Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Jack's Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/greystoke-mahale-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12032 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg\" alt=\"bucket list safaris\" width=\"2749\" height=\"1833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/0-mahale-mountains-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2749px) 100vw, 2749px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Search for chimps in the forests of the Mahale Mountains<\/h2>\n<p>As far as destinations for bucket list safaris go, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/greystoke-mahale-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greystoke Mahale<\/a> is a dream; magically fusing soft, sandy beaches with verdant, forested peaks. And the best part&#8230;trekking into the jungle to find its boisterous clan of chimpanzees. After watching spellbound as they romp, groom and chatter in the trees, head back for snorkelling and cocktails on Lake Tanganyika.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/greystoke-mahale-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Greystoke%20Mahale%20Camp&lodgeId=352\" 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=\"5\" data-region-id=\"49\" data-lodge-id=\"352\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/352\/original\/nomad-greystoke-mahale-Lodge-beach-Lake-Tanganyika-forest-Mountains-timbuktu.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"5\" data-region-id=\"49\" data-lodge-id=\"352\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Greystoke Mahale Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Greystoke Mahale<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg\" alt=\"bucket list safaris\" width=\"1420\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/nay-palad-bucket-list-blog.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1420px) 100vw, 1420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Stay in Nay Palad Bird&#8217;s Nest in Laikipia<\/h2>\n<p>Make a major dent in your bucket list safaris with a night in this one-of-a-kind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bird&#8217;s nest suite<\/a>. Ascend a stairway lined with lanterns to the rooftop where a gourmet picnic and bubbly will be laid out under the stars. If you can&#8217;t bear the idea of a ceiling, sleep here too, or choose the open-sided bedroom. The view is spectacular either way and come morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/laikipia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laikipia&#8217;s<\/a> brigade of wildlife enters the scene.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Nay%20Palad%20Bird%27s%20Nest&lodgeId=5692\" 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=\"2\" data-region-id=\"54\" data-lodge-id=\"5692\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/005\/692\/original\/bird's-nest-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"54\" data-lodge-id=\"5692\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Bird's Nest Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Bird's Nest<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/hoanib-valley-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg\" alt=\"bucket list safaris\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/Hoanib-valley-camp-bucket-list-blog.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Track desert elephants in Kaokoland<\/h2>\n<p>The logic-defying desert adapted elephants of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kaokoland-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaokoland<\/a> know a thing or two about savouring life. Journey to one of the most remote and sun-scorched corners of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/namibia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Namibia<\/a> to follow these magnificent tuskers (from the comfort of your 4&#215;4) as they navigate dusty riverbeds and cross great tracts of sand to find water. Return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/hoanib-valley-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoanib Valley Camp<\/a> for a soak in the rugged plunge pool or doze off in your luxury tent.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/hoanib-valley-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Hoanib%20Valley%20Camp&lodgeId=4994\" 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=\"4\" data-region-id=\"78\" data-lodge-id=\"4994\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/004\/994\/original\/hoanib-valley-camp-natural-selection-skeleton-coast-namibia-timbuktu-travel.JPG?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"4\" data-region-id=\"78\" data-lodge-id=\"4994\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Hoanib Valley Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Hoanib Valley Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/vietnam-honeymoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12033 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bucket list safaris\" 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\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-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\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-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\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-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\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-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\/11\/3-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel-3.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Learn about conservation at Luambe National Park<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/luambe-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luambe<\/a> is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zambia&#8217;s<\/a> smallest and most underrated parks, but it&#8217;s quickly becoming a major force for conservation. The riverside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/luambe-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luambe Camp<\/a> will have you monitoring big cat activity, setting up camera traps and listening to the underwater hippo chatter (there are over 500 of them). And to start each day, panoramic views from bed as the wildlife ambles by, heaven.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/luambe-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Luambe%20Camp&lodgeId=4284\" 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=\"112\" data-lodge-id=\"4284\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/055\/793\/original\/2-Luambe-Camp-luambe-zambia-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=left top\"data-country-id=\"6\" data-region-id=\"112\" data-lodge-id=\"4284\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Luambe Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Luambe Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><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\/wizard\/start?action=StartTheWizard&wId=001\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner \" data-entity-type=\"country\" data-country-id=\"10000001\">\n                    <figure><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/images\/affiliate\/start-africa-safari-wizard-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=500&h=634&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center data-country-id=\"10000001\" class=\"timbuktu_desktop_image\" alt=\"Wizard Image\"><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/images\/affiliate\/start-africa-safari-wizard-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=768&h=309&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=1&q=50&crop=center center data-country-id=\"10000001\" class=\"timbuktu_mobile_image\" alt=\"Wizard Image\"><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Not sure where to go?<\/div>\n                        <span class=\"timbuktu_works\">Answer a few simple questions to get instant trip recommendations<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Start the wizard<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make this a safari for the books.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":11588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[5194,3214,53,2271,9003,3412,3036,68,3131,3417,72,5291,1502,3414,3072,5290,124,3558,1431,5292,4155,96,107],"class_list":["post-11586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-10s","tag-african-safaris","tag-african-wildlife","tag-botswana","tag-desert","tag-gorillas-and-chimps","tag-greystoke-mahale","tag-hoanib-valley-camp","tag-honeymoon","tag-jacks-camp","tag-kaokoland","tag-kenya","tag-kubu-island","tag-laikipia","tag-lake-tanganyika","tag-luambe","tag-luambe-conservation-project","tag-mahale-mountains","tag-makgadikgadi-pans","tag-namibia","tag-nay-palad-birds-nest","tag-quad-biking","tag-tanzania","tag-zambia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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