{"id":18315,"date":"2026-07-06T11:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=18315"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:29:05","slug":"our-favourite-below-the-radar-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/our-favourite-below-the-radar-destinations","title":{"rendered":"Our favourite below-the-radar destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the world of travel, you often see the same names pop up again and again; those iconic destinations that everyone wants to visit (and everyone seems to be talking about!) And while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cartagena-tours-and-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cartagena<\/a> are all fabulous, sometimes the magic lies just a little further afield&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Timbuktu, it\u2019s no secret that one of our favourite pastimes is uncovering (and exploring!) hidden-gem destinations that are authentic and soulful, and where experiences outnumber other visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, we asked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/about#meet-the-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our travel specialists<\/a> to share their favourite swaps &#8211; and now, here is our insider\u2019s guide to skipping the queues and finding the magic in the world\u2019s most unexpected corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/samburu-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Samburu-National-Reserve-Kenya.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Samburu National Reserve, Kenya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf off-the-beaten-track is your dream, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/samburu-safari?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9ZMyXDxZmwsKSt0dfrk508B1tDyqrFSfJkOs1-t1w2jHqAG9eOwsqginS-8vaL0yJOkeAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samburu<\/a> is the answer. The wildlife is incredible (including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/the-samburu-special-five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samburu Special 5<\/a>, which you won&#8217;t find anywhere else) and the views are spectacular. But what really makes it special are the people. The Samburu have a vibrant, authentic culture, which they share warmly with all who visit.&#8221; <em>&#8211; Annie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lombok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Lombok-Indonesia.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lombok, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lombok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lombok<\/a> is an excellent alternative \u2013 or better yet, a perfect complement \u2013 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali<\/a>. The quiet beaches and world-class surf breaks, all against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Rinjani, feel far less commercialised than some of its neighbours, but it has no shortage of fabulous accommodation. There&#8217;s also a direct flight, making it easier than ever to hop over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/komodo-island-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Komodos<\/a>, too.\u201d <em>&#8211; Meg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kanha-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kanha-National-Park-India.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kanha National Park, India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kanha-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanha<\/a> captures the soul of the Indian jungle in a way few places can. Truly off-the-beaten-path, the park is all about quiet, immersive experiences with a strong chance of tiger sightings. What I love most is how raw and untouched it feels &#8211; and there are strong ties to the local community as well.&#8221; <em>&#8211; Carola<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/barichara-tours-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Barichara-Colombia.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Barichara, Colombia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith its cobblestone streets and white-washed houses draped in blooms, the village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/barichara-tours-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barichara<\/a> is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/colombia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colombia<\/a>\u2019s best-kept secrets. I like to spend my days wandering between little artisan shops, hiking the scenic trails or soaking up amazing views of the Suarez River Canyon \u2013 it\u2019s a real escape from the city buzz.&#8221; <em>&#8211; Joanna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kafue-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/07\/Kafue-National-Park-Zambia.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kafue National Park, Zambia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kafue-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kafue<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zambia<\/a>\u2019s largest national park and for me, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/explore-busanga-plains-on-a-game-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Busanga Plains<\/a>, hidden in the north, are the highlight. 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