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4.9/5

Based on 884 reviews

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March 2023

5 nights in Kenya

One of the most amazing trips I have ever taken! Kristin did an incredible job of putting together our itinerary. She made the impossible happen! Couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular journey! Every detail was perfectly planned!
Customer-oriented, friendly, and efficient.

Customer-oriented, friendly, and efficient.

March 2023

24 nights in South Africa and Madagascar

Kristin was a joy to work with.
Highly recommend!

Highly recommend!

March 2023

9 nights in South Africa

Timbuktu was recommended to us by a friend who had used them to plan her honeymoon in South Africa, and thank goodness for that recommendation! Timbuktu (and especially Jenna and Catherine) planned an amazing experience for us - from safari to Cape Town to the Cape Winelands! Because of Timbuktu our entire visit was stress free and we had a wonderful time visiting several different areas of beautiful South Africa. Timbuktu worked within our budget, specifically accommodated our specific interests and put everything together for us quickly. We couldn’t have done this trip without them <3
February 2023

18 nights in South Africa

Over a period of 3 years with Covid interruptions our Timbuktu helper Tessa had been brilliant and very patient
Trip of a lifetime

Trip of a lifetime

February 2023

10 nights in Tanzania

From start to finish this was a perfect trip thanks to Joanna Rigby-Jones of Timbuktu, who worked with us so closely to plan our itinerary, choose lodgings, etc., and to Blassy, our guide in Tanzania, who was incredibly knowledgeable, completely organized, and very personable.
February 2023

14 nights in Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe

Very fast on getting back to us
Great experience.

Great experience.

February 2023

17 nights in South Africa

Timbuktu found several wonderful hotels and lodges for me to visit. Very happy with their choices.
Great Booking experience

Great Booking experience

February 2023

15 nights in Zambia

Very responsive. Listened to what we want to do and realized it.
TIMBUKTU DOES IT AGAIN! This time an EXCEPTIONAL TRIP in South America!

TIMBUKTU DOES IT AGAIN! This time an EXCEPTIONAL TRIP in South America!

January 2023

13 nights in Chile

This was our second time traveling with TIMBUKTU and we were again so impressed with everything they put together for us! Our first trip was in Kenya in 2021 and this one was PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA in January 2023. This was a last minute trip and Carola did a fantastic job of putting everything together for our 10 day trip with only a three week heads up. Carola did a great job of helping us narrow down the best places to see based on what our interests were of outdoor activities and views. We visited: Ushuaia traveled north to El Calafate and ended in El Chaltén. Every city was unique and beyond beautiful. We often kept saying "Thanks Timbuktu" for every adventure they planned for us. We had no idea what we wanted to do, but knew hiking and getting outdoors was important so they recommended and planned: A boat tour, An estancia adventure, hike to a glacier, hiking on the famous Perito Moreno and top hike choices for us to do while staying in El Chaltén. We decided on the Laguna De Los Tres and trust me this is not one to be missed. Every hotel they put us in was clean, the staff extremely friendly and very helpful with anything we needed. Our two highlights were staying in the most adorable boutique in Ushuaia and an Estancia in El Calafate. The transportation provided was also clean and we were always met at the airport or hotel by a very friendly person who would take us to our next destination. The guides also spoke English although we tried our best to speak Spanish to practice with them. I keep recommending TIMBUKTU to everyone. Custom made trips are hard to come by and they are the experts at making sure they create a trip worth writing home about.
January 2023

8 nights in Rwanda and Uganda

It was a perfect trip! I highly recommend Timbuktu
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