{"id":7767,"date":"2018-10-10T14:17:07","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T14:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=7767"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:15:38","slug":"introducing-routes-new-way-plan-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/introducing-routes-new-way-plan-safari","title":{"rendered":"Introducing \u2018Routes\u2019: the new way to plan your safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been almost four years since we at Timbuktu started to empower people like you to experience the far-flung corners of Africa, your way. Every day, travellers design their dream safaris on Timbuktu from wild and wonderful journeys across the continent (and even an epic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/5742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60-day expedition<\/a>!) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/walking-safaris-in-the-south-luangwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walking safaris in Zambia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/island-hopping\">island hopping adventures in Mozambique<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Timbuktu has always been unprecedented in the world of safari planning and today we are excited to announce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Routes\u2019<\/a>, a new feature that will make designing your dream trip easier than you ever thought possible.<\/p>\n<h2>What are \u2018Routes\u2019, we hear you cry?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Routes\u2019<\/a> are a selection of journeys, handpicked by our travel experts, that are our favourite ways to explore Africa. Each one is a group of places and countries that we believe work well together, with a suggested number of nights to spend in each one.<\/p>\n<p>You might notice, however, that there\u2019s something missing: where to stay. That\u2019s because we want to give you complete control over your trip and the power to choose your lodges and hotels according to your style and budget.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially \u2018Routes\u2019 are a collection of customisable templates that act as a blank canvas for you to design the safari that you really want.<\/p>\n<h2>Let\u2019s get started\u2026<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7789\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"wp-image-7789 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=514,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=214,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=257,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=438,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/route-listing-1.jpg 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick a route to use as a template to start designing your own trip<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Pick a route<\/strong><br \/>\nSo far, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">89 routes<\/a> covering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22 countries<\/a> across Africa, so there really is something to suit everyone. Explore our recommended routes by place, experience and even when you want to travel to find your perfect route.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7790\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7790\" class=\"wp-image-7790 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=514,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=214,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=257,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=438,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/trip-editor-1.jpg 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customise your route to choose your length of stay and add new places and experiences<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Customise your chosen route by changing the number of nights at each stage, and add as many different destinations or experiences as you like, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips?experiences=Beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach breaks<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips?experiences=Gorilla%20%26%20Chimp%20Trekking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gorilla treks<\/a>. With our experts on hand, we won\u2019t let you do anything (too) crazy!<\/p>\n<p>Or if you\u2019re feeling creative, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/my-new-trip\/editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">design one from scratch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7788\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7788\" class=\"wp-image-7788 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=514,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=214,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=257,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=438,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/choose-a-lodge-1.jpg 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose from rustic, tented camps to boutique hotels<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Choose a lodge<\/strong><br \/>\nNow it\u2019s time to choose where to stay. We have something for everyone from rustic, tented camps to top-notch villas complete with private butlers. Browse to your heart\u2019s content and go wild with with our hand-picked selection of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lodges, camps and hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7791\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7791\" class=\"wp-image-7791 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=514,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=822,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=214,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=257,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=438,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2018\/10\/your-trip-1.jpg 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our experts will take care of all the details and refine your trip until it&#8217;s absolutely perfect<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>We\u2019ll make it happen<\/strong><br \/>\nAnd there you have it \u2013 you\u2019ve designed your first trip. There\u2019s no need to panic about logistics or transfers either. We\u2019ll take care of all the details and help you refine the trip until it\u2019s absolutely perfect. Our experts are on hand 24\/7 so if you ever need us, just shout.<\/p>\n<p>So go on, start designing your dream safari with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Routes\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Happy travelling<\/p>\n<p>Johnny and the Timbuktu team<\/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\/africa-safari?action=DesignATrip&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=\"10000000\">\n                    <figure><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/images\/affiliate\/timbuktu-general-african-safari.jpg?w=500&h=634&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom data-country-id=\"10000000\" 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