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Experiences

Visit the Shangaan villages surrounding Sabi sands

Visit the Shangaan villages surrounding Sabi sands

Visit the Shangaan villages surrounding Sabi sands

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South Africa Country Guide

Planning Guides

South Africa Country Guide

Safaris, sandy shores and multicultural cities

South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More

Planning Guides

South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More

Discover top safari spots within the greater Kruger

From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure

Planning Guides

From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure

Could it be the perfect combo?

From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands

Planning Guides

From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands

Combine an African safari with Cape wine tasting

Africa’s Most Beautifully Designed Safari Lodges

Planning Guides

Africa’s Most Beautifully Designed Safari Lodges

Sleep inside an architectural wonder

Top South Africa Honeymoons

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Top South Africa Honeymoons

Sweeping love stories, safaris and wine!

Reviews

Based on 901 reviews

Expert travel advisors

Expert travel advisors

19 nights in Kenya and Tanzania

This will be my third trip with Timbuktu and they are amazing! Very smart and helpful with plans and what you want to see and do. They can tailor your trip to your specifications which isn't always the case with travel agencies.

17 nights in Chile and Argentina

My Kenya and Ethiopia trip

My Kenya and Ethiopia trip

16 nights in Kenya and Ethiopia

So far Kevin has done an excellent job on everything. Communicates well and seems to be on top of all the details

Great experience - highly recommended

Great experience - highly recommended

11 nights in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania

Wonderful experience - this is the second time I booked with Tessa for Africa safari. The first in 2024 was a great experience so I naturally came back to her this year. She is very knowledgeable (she has traveled to many of the camps herself), she listens before she suggests, and a pleasure to work with. Her communications are timely and clear / concise. I highly recommend Tessa and Timbuktu.

South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles

South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles

12 nights in South Africa, Zambia and Seychelles

We planned a multi country vacation with several flights, lots of different hotels and many activities. Timbuktu took a lot of the stress off of me by helping me Figure out exactly what I wanted to do on this trip and helping me get it all scheduled. At every stop we were well taken care of and we had exactly what we needed. We felt safe and taken care of the entire trip.

The Dreamiest Honeymoon

Paige Rollins-Colombo

The Dreamiest Honeymoon

11 nights in Thailand

Timbuktu made our Honeymoon! From all of the excursions, guides, transits and stays, the attention to detail was incredible. I felt safe, relaxed, and in good hands -- while planning the trip, and in Thailand! Jess is a superstar, and we'll definitely be working with her again soon. Thanks!

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No. 1 & No. 2 Tour Operator in Travel + Leisure's Best Awards 2024 & 2025

Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

Travel Specialist voted as Latin America A-List Travel Advisor 2025

"Timbuktu can take relatively complex and slightly amorphous travel plans and transform them into a well-organized, perfectly tailored trip."