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4.9/5

Based on 869 reviews

Travel and Leaisure Worlds Best Awards for number 1 tour operator in the world 2024 and number 2 tour operator in the world 2025

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Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure

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Thank you Timbuktu Travel...amazing holiday!

January 2026

11 nights in South Africa and Zimbabwe

As previously stated, we thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. Our first time in Africa and Jonty put together a fabulous trip for us. Everything ran smoothly, everyone was extremely welcoming and we had a magical time! We cannot fully express how wonderful this holiday was....possibly our best ever trip!

Jan

Girl's Gorilla Adventure

January 2026

8 nights in Rwanda and Uganda

Kristin didn’t just send us generic suggestions; she listened. She took the time to understand what kind of experience we wanted—pace, comfort level, budget, and the emotional weight of a once‑in‑a‑lifetime gorilla encounter. Every recommendation felt intentional and tailored, not templated.

Guest

Timbuktu

January 2026

19 nights in Japan

We have loved the trips which Timbuktu have arranged for us to South Africa, Laos and Cambodia and are now looking forward to another trip later this year to Japan.

Joyce Hastings

Timbuktu makes your Dream Trip come true!!

January 2026

8 nights in Kenya

Timbuktu is excellent. Their attention to detail and expert services exceeded all of my expectations. My travel specialist, Annie, was great!! She was so helpful and so knowledgeable and a delight to work with. The trip went off without a hitch and was absolutely incredible!!! I am already planning a return trip to Kenya with Timbuktu. They are the best!!

Guest

January 2026

13 nights in South Africa

Guest

January 2026

15 nights in Thailand and Laos

Jeffrey Bedrick

January 2026

12 nights in Kenya

Guest

Straights of Magellan

January 2026

6 nights in Chile and Argentina

Excellent service and support.

Guest

Morocco 11/25

December 2025

9 nights in Morocco

Set up Morocco excursion in span of just a few weeks. Solid riads choices and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the cooking class!

Stephen MacIntyre

One of the best travel experiences we have ever had

December 2025

10 nights in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Tessa with Timbuktu put together this whole wonderful African adventure for us. We have already and will in future be recommending her services to other travelers we know.

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