What to do in Peruvian Amazon

The beauty of a safari is the variety of ways you can watch wildlife. Once you’ve walked alongside zebra and rubbed noses with a lion (from a vehicle!), you might think you’ve run out of options. Then along comes the mokoro safari. The quintessential Okavango experience, there’s not much that can beat a lingering float through the lush delta waterways, especially if there are G&Ts involved. Not in Botswana? Then head to Zambia for kayaking at Vic Falls and canoe trips along the Zambezi, or to South Africa to kayak among whales. Game drives are so last year.

You really can’t go wrong with a classic African safari, be it on the plains of the Serengeti or off-piste in Zimbabwe. But what if we were to tell you that you could clamber to the top of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro; join a private expedition in the deserts of Chad; or even trek gorillas and sleep on the rim of a volcano in the DRC? If afternoon siestas are not your bag, have a look at some of our adventure itineraries, guaranteed to satisfy even the most intrepid travellers.

Whether you’re exploring by 4x4, on foot or via zipline, the world’s jungles and forests are a window into a world where the wild things really are. One minute you’re craning your neck for a glimpse of a tiger in India’s Ranthambore National Park, the next you’re tiptoeing past a sleeping sloth or following fresh animal tracks. Then, it might be time to track gorilla in the Congo Basin or zip through Costa Rica’s canopy. Wherever you find yourself, the jungle will pull you into a world where nature writes the rules – and anything can happen.

The thrill of catching a glimpse of a swishing tail or the flash of an eye, knowing you’re the first human they have seen in a while – or for the very first time - is a truly unforgettable moment. One moment, you’re scanning the horizon, and the next, an elephant ambles into view or a monkey swings overhead. It might be a whale breaching off the coast, or a pangolin scurrying across the sand, but whatever it is, it’s real, and it’s unforgettable. At Timbuktu, we’ll get you to the right place at the right time for the best wildlife encounters - you just need to have your binoculars at the ready.