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4.9/5

Based on 869 reviews

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September 2019

2 nights in Tanzania

Katja was extremely responsive; and planned a wonderful trip for my sister and I. She answered all my queries and telephone calls.
Helpful, knowledgeable tour organizer

Helpful, knowledgeable tour organizer

August 2019

11 nights in Namibia

Everything was very well organized, from the initial interactions about lodging and routes, to changes based on availability, and to the staff on the ground, in Namibia, providing accurate and complete information. Made us feel secure and comfortable doing a self-drive tour around the country knowing that we have the information we need to make decisions or to call for help.
Responsive and Detailed

Responsive and Detailed

August 2019

8 nights in Madagascar

Timbuktu was excellent and responsive. Their head of sales provided rapid service and answered a number of questions whenever we had them. The information they provide before heading out is comprehensive, with a lot of small details and tips that really make a big difference.
August 2019

11 nights in Ethiopia

Ganz toller Service, wenn die Reise so reibungslos verläuft wie die Planung dann wird das ein riesen Erlebnis
Good prompt service.

Good prompt service.

August 2019

7 nights in Tanzania

They tried to do exactly what I wanted.
Outstanding!

Outstanding!

August 2019

8 nights in South Africa

Kat has been outstanding in helping me make the perfect trip to South Africa for myself and my partner. The whole process from enquiring to booking has been very smooth and Kat has been very clear and clean cut about the whole holiday. Would recommend to anyone looking to book this kind of holiday.
Great trip, excellent service

Great trip, excellent service

August 2019

19 nights in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

I would say the rating should be 4.75, as everything was excellent with only one minor hitch for a safari booking (that ended up working out in our favor) and perhaps a couple of preparation descriptions that could have been improved. Otherwise, Timbuktu's rep, Kristen, did a fantastic job of preparing us, and pretty much all the lodges and safari camps we stayed in were very comfortable with excellent guides, helpful friendly staff, and good food (sometimes very good). Also wanted to give a shout out to the Ultimate Safari rep, Chris, who was immediately available and helpful when we had a tire issue with our car in Namibia. Overall, I would definitely recommend Timbuktu to arrange your African adventure.
Trip to Namibia

Trip to Namibia

August 2019

13 nights in Namibia

Jonty has been so helpful with our trip to Namibia.
Customized tour to my specifications.

Customized tour to my specifications.

August 2019

3 nights in Malawi

Excellent service so far.They listened to what I wanted and acted upon my ideas.
August 2019

9 nights in Tanzania

I was absolutely please with the service, the itinerary, and the accommodations for my recent Tanzanian vacation.
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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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