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4.9/5

Based on 850 reviews

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Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure
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Timbuktu provides exceptional service!

Timbuktu provides exceptional service!

November 2025

10 nights in Kenya and Tanzania

I cannot say enough nice things about Timbuktu Travel. I have never used a travel planner before but my husband and I did not have time to do our usual research and had no experience traveling in eastern Africa so we reached out and were put in contact with Annie. Annie was amazing. From the first conversation to the subsequent emails, Annie understood what we were looking for. Most notably, making changes to the itinerary was easy and nothing was forced on to us. Our budget and needs were always respected.
Unforgettable Zimbabwe and Botswana trip

Unforgettable Zimbabwe and Botswana trip

November 2025

8 nights in Zimbabwe and Botswana

Jenna understood what we wanted from the beginning. It didn't take many iterations for her to nail what we wanted to do. She promptly responded to our emails and calls and checked-in before, during and after our trip. Would definitely recommend her and Timbuktu for travel!
Never have to worry when booking with Timbuktu

Never have to worry when booking with Timbuktu

October 2025

2 nights in Botswana

Timbuktu has it all! We never worry about one thing when booking our travel with them. They are very quick to respond and have the best knowledge of where we want to go. It is like they're in my head! Highly recommend!
All in all very good, experience with Timbuktu travel. Very professional.

All in all very good, experience with Timbuktu travel. Very professional.

October 2025

10 nights in Chile

Corolla, was excellent, easy to contact and immediately response. This was very reassuring. We had many domestic flights in the country during our travel to Chile, and we had absolutely no problem at the airport. We had airport transfers. Everything went accordingly. I was not happy that we missed the glacier viewing the boat ride in Patagonia, it was a major thing, and I wish that they made me aware of that beforehand. It’s a big thing and the trip was expensive so I would’ve liked to have seen that… but otherwise everything else went seemingly very well. I was happy with the company all in all. The hotels were good as well, thank you
I've used Timbuktu for at least 5 trips now and they never disappoint!

I've used Timbuktu for at least 5 trips now and they never disappoint!

October 2025

13 nights in Jordan and Egypt

wonderful service, wonderful consultants
10/10 Best trip ever!

10/10 Best trip ever!

October 2025

7 nights in Tanzania

Kevin, our travel agent did an amazing job guiding us on how to plan. He was extremely responsive and easy to connect with. He helped us stay within budget and also advised on things we weren't aware of. All the properties we stayed at that he suggested were top notch. I really mean it when I say we have no complaints!
Timbuktu is a fabuolous travel agent. I highly recommend using them!

Timbuktu is a fabuolous travel agent. I highly recommend using them!

October 2025

12 nights in South Africa and Zimbabwe

I had an initial consultation with Meg, she listened intently and made appropriate suggestions. She helped us achieve everything we wanted within our budget and the trip was fabulous!
October 2025

7 nights in Mauritius

Can't wait!

Can't wait!

October 2025

15 nights in Indonesia

Very responsive, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Also very accommodating in helping us plan the best trip for the time and interests we have.
Our Peruvian Adventure

Our Peruvian Adventure

October 2025

24 nights in Peru and Ecuador

Timbuktu remain the best travel company we have ever used.They created a fabulous trip for us earlier this year to South Africa and have just finished planning our next trip to Peru and the Galapagos Isles.Carola Fresno who is their local representative covering Latin American has been tremendous,and a pleasure to deal with.We can’t recommend them enough!
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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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