Plan a luxury South Africa safari

From the iconic Big Five to its many stellar lodges, South Africa promises one of the best safari experiences on the continent. Guided by one of our trusted and award-winning specialists, you can embark on the trip of a lifetime with complete peace of mind.

Plan a luxury South Africa safari
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Why book your luxury South Africa safari with us?

Voted one of the world’s best tour operators

Voted one of the world’s best tour operators

Join thousands of happy travellers who have explored South Africa using our award-winning platform, which ensures your safari exceeds expectations from booking to departure.

Top-tier expertise & insider knowledge

Top-tier expertise & insider knowledge

Booking with us means hands-on guidance with everything from planning your route to populating your itinerary, ensuring you experience all South Africa has to offer.

Enjoy full peace of mind

Enjoy full peace of mind

With a proven track record and detail-oriented planning, you can book a luxury South Africa safari knowing every moment is in expert hands.

Make a positive impact

Make a positive impact

When you book with Timbuktu, we contribute $50 to a selection of global conservation and community-based projects. You can also get involved with various initiatives across the regions you visit.

South Africa Trips & Tours

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All the highlights: Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls
South Africa + Zimbabwe

All the highlights: Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls

9 nights from $4.6K per person

The highlights of Southern Africa
Zimbabwe + South Africa + Mauritius

The highlights of Southern Africa

13 nights from $5.7K per person

The Garden Route and a spot of safari in South Africa
South Africa

The Garden Route and a spot of safari in South Africa

11 nights from $5.6K per person

South Africa in a nutshell
South Africa

South Africa in a nutshell

10 nights from $5.7K per person

All in one: Vic Falls, bush & beach
Zambia + South Africa + Reunion Island

All in one: Vic Falls, bush & beach

11 nights from $4.9K per person

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape
Zambia + South Africa

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape

12 nights from $6.7K per person

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Begin planning your luxury South Africa safari

Start by building your own trip using our interactive planner or contact one of our South Africa travel experts.

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

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