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Where to go in Antarctica

On one of our enthralling trips to Antarctica, cruise across indigo waters in an expedition vessel or make a beeline for the mainland. Both promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the bottom of the world.



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Jonty Medcalf

Antarctica Travel Specialist

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Antarctica

An incomparable frontier of silence, solitude and elemental forces that will challenge you to embrace life.

If ever there was name to inspire awe amongst bucket-list travellers, it would be Antarctica. Seemingly the preserve of nature documentaries and historical literature, the surreal 7th continent of the world is an enormous land mass of smooth, flat ice at the end of the Earth – or the very bottom of the globe if we’re being geographically correct. A place of engulfing whiteness, it’s the world’s largest ‘desert’ and (somewhat unfathomably) home to a myriad of extraordinary species and sights so magnificent they are almost unnameable. Protected by the Antarctic Treaty, the ocean teams with humpback whales and hourglass dolphins leaping in the wake of vessels, whilst on the ice, penguins teeter and seals loll in complete symbiosis with the white wilderness. Then, there’s the sparkling ice castles surrounded by miles upon miles of pancake-flat ice; the monolithic icebergs rising from the mists; and the meandering fjords, flanked by ice walls and hulking cliffs. Nothing will prepare you, yet everything will leave a profound impact on your life.

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An Incredible Safari Experience Thanks to Timbuktu Travel
Matt
An Incredible Safari Experience Thanks to Timbuktu Travel
October 2026
11 nights in Kenya and Tanzania
We recently returned from an incredible safari through Kenya and Tanzania, and we couldn't be happier with our experience working with Timbuktu Travel. Joanna and her team were wonderful from start to finish. They listened to what we wanted from our safari and designed an itinerary that exceeded our expectations. They helped us prepare for every aspect of the trip, answered our questions along the way, and made sure everything ran seamlessly once we arrived in Africa. From the accommodations and guides to the transfers and overall coordination, everything was exceptionally well organized. We were also celebrating a milestone anniversary, and Joanna and her team went above and beyond to make it special. They arranged anniversary surprises at every stop, including cakes, traditional celebration songs, and even a private dinner. These thoughtful touches made an already amazing trip even more memorable. We also want to recognize Joachim, our private guide for the final four days of our safari. He was friendly, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. He made the final part of our journey particularly enjoyable. The entire experience exceeded our expectations. We saw incredible wildlife, stayed at wonderful camps, and never had to worry about the logistics. Timbuktu took care of everything, allowing us to simply enjoy the adventure. We can't thank Joanna, Joachim, and the entire Timbuktu team enough for creating such an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend Timbuktu Travel to anyone planning an African safari.
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Namibrand, Namibia