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4.9/5

Based on 869 reviews

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The Only People to Tal kTo

The Only People to Tal kTo

January 2024

11 nights in Tanzania

Communication between Us and Timbuktu, and between Timbuktu and local suppliers, was absolutely first rate...fast and ultra-responsive. The entire experience was all about individual attention...I felt like I w2as their only client.
Abbott Safari

Abbott Safari

January 2024

8 nights in Tanzania

Perfectly planned trip, brilliant itinerary, helpful staff...Everything ran seamlessly
January 2024

15 nights in Chile and Argentina

Carola worked with me to create the perfect trip to Chile and Argentina covering desired activities for my husband, 21-year old son, and me. She was incredibly responsive to my many questions and requests before, during and after our trip. I had to plan the trip relatively quickly, and her advice was invaluable.
EXCELLENT SERVICE

EXCELLENT SERVICE

January 2024

7 nights in Zimbabwe and South Africa

The service from Jeffi Norris was so thorough especially in scheduling our inter country travel within South Africa. That was a big part of our worry and Jeffi relieved all that tension- now we can focus on the fun !
Customized to fit our budget and travel style

Customized to fit our budget and travel style

January 2024

6 nights in Zimbabwe and Botswana

Our travel agent, Kevin Z., paid attention to the little details that will make this trip a success. Not only did he stay within our budget constraints (a miracle since we weren't giving him a lot to play with) but he also listened to the type of travelers we are and picked lodges and tours to fit us, not just the budget. I have a few physical and medical limitations and he has planned in assistance for me where needed, so thoughtful. The Timbuktu site has some helpful information for preparing to travel, like travel insurance, gratuity amounts and best currency to use, clothing, what to pack, etc. Having this advance knowledge will take the stress out of our trip.
January 2024

10 nights in Kenya

A great hotel for the start of a safari
Excellent recommendations and concern for safety

Excellent recommendations and concern for safety

January 2024

8 nights in Ecuador

Excellent recommendations and communication. Even through some stressful circumstances beyond anyone’s control, Carola and the team and Hacienda La Danesa made sure we were safe and well taken care of.
Bucket List Stuff - simply Amazing.

Bucket List Stuff - simply Amazing.

January 2024

11 nights in South Africa and Zambia

We would Highly recommend Timbuktu for your Africa trip. Kristen was super helpful and worked with us closely to tailor our "Adventure"
Absolutely Amazing!

Absolutely Amazing!

January 2024

10 nights in Kenya

Every single detailed of this amazing vacation was covered. From the pickups/drops, getting through customs and, of course, the safaris! I cannot say enough about Timbuktu! Kristin and Annie were excellent with my numerous request. Will definitely use their services in the future.
Build your own adventure!

Build your own adventure!

January 2024

12 nights in Kenya and Tanzania

The Timbuktu website is excellent, allowing you to plan a customised and personal itinerary. Once completed an agent will contact you and chat about your needs and/ check the lodges/camps have availability for your dates. It's a premium service as they then engage local agents to deliver the tours. It works really well and I would use Timbuktu again. Jonty was very patient with all my thoughts and changes especially as we began the discussions in January 2000 and had to postpone until end December 2023!
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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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