Create your perfect South Africa safari

Building your ultimate South Africa safari has never been easier than with our nifty trip planner and team of seasoned, award-winning specialists who are there for you every step of the way.

Create your perfect South Africa safari
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Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure

Why plan your South Africa Safari with us

5-star service by experts

5-star service by experts

Enjoy our award-winning service, from the moment you start building a South Africa itinerary to your return home, which is consistently praised for its excellence.

Enjoy total peace of mind

Enjoy total peace of mind

Once you book with Timbuktu, you can travel with complete confidence. From the big picture to the finest details, we’ll take care of everything.

Insider & on-the-ground knowledge

Insider & on-the-ground knowledge

Our team of experts are well-travelled and highly trained, offering you the most up-to-date information and tips on everything from activities to safety.

Travel with a positive impact

Travel with a positive impact

For every booking made with us, we donate $50 out of our own pocket to our partners working on a variety of conservation and community-based projects.

South Africa Trips & Tours

Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch

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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Book your South Africa safari with us

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

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11 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025

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

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Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

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

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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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