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4.9/5

Based on 869 reviews

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Best of the best

Best of the best

January 2020

8 nights in South Africa

These guys are the best of the best!
You are never left alone

You are never left alone

December 2019

9 nights in Tanzania

Not only the booking phase has gone smoothly and swift but I have been followed through my whole trip. Due to health reasons I had to change my schedules 10 days before departure and Katie took care of it. While on safari their local agent managed and solved an unexpected problem (a sudden flood of a river that required a change of itinerary). 100% recommended, will use again Timbuktu for my next trips
A pleasure to work with. .

A pleasure to work with. .

December 2019

10 nights in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Jonty was a pleasure to work with - Very responsive and communicative. He followed through on all my questions / issues in a very timely manner. I have absolutely nothing negative to report.
December 2019

9 nights in Kenya

Great personal service and great communication
Best vacation ever

Best vacation ever

December 2019

12 nights in South Africa

Our family had he best time thanks to Jonty. Truly a wonderful South Africa experience with all details taken care of, making it a very relaxing vacation. I strongly recommend the planning expertise of Timbuktu. Thank you so very much!
Excellent Service

Excellent Service

December 2019

11 nights in Namibia

From the beginning of our planning process through the trip itself they were incredibly helpful. All of the advice that we were given was appropriate. I would highly recommend them and we definitely use them again.
November 2019

12 nights in Madagascar

Efficient and responsive
Best trip of my life!!

Best trip of my life!!

November 2019

7 nights in South Africa

Timbuktu's service was excellent! They understood every little thing I wished for. The best safari of my life, for sure!
A great way to see Africa

A great way to see Africa

November 2019

10 nights in Namibia

Accommodation and food really good, with cheerful staff. Knowledgeable guides. Our itinerary was very good though (as I had expected) Walvis Bay was a disappointment necessitating a very long drive to the grey coast). And some directions were inaccurate (so not perfect!) which was not helpful.
Can't wait to travel with Timbuktu!

Can't wait to travel with Timbuktu!

November 2019

8 nights in Zimbabwe and Botswana

Katie was an excellent resource throughout the planning process - very knowledgeable and friendly as well as patient. This will be my first time in Africa, and Katie's professionalism has reassured me that everything will be absolutely perfect; she built me a wonderful itinerary with many rounds of input from my side. I won't be travelling until August 2020, but I feel I'm in great hands!!
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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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