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Find out why our guests love us so much

4.9/5

Based on 856 reviews

Travel and Leaisure Worlds Best Awards for number 1 tour operator in the world 2024 and number 2 tour operator in the world 2025

We're one of the World's Best Tour Operators!

Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure

At Timbuktu our mission is to delight our guests every step of the way, from planning to traveling. We're really proud to share all of our guests' feedback.

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Extremely professional

February 2026

12 nights in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Our coordinator Joanna was very easy to work with and responded very quickly to our questions and booking requirements.

James DuGranrut

Makes travel planning easy

February 2026

12 nights in Ecuador

Our second trip planned by Timbuktu and the process was as easy as our first. Great recommendations from Carola on where to go and what to see. Our trip to Africa was such a joy with all the details taken care of and guides at every step.

April Solomon

February 2026

8 nights in Argentina and Chile

Kyle Barre

The Perfect Galapagos Adventure

February 2026

10 nights in Ecuador

Meagan and Millie at Timbuktu provided first class service from start to finish. From planning and booking to white glove service during our trip, our experience was excellent. The properties and excursions were great and the guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. We always knew the plan, didn’t have any hiccups, and learned so much along the way. 5 stars for sure!

Sylvia Gaffney

Great trip to Egypt thanks to Timbuktu

February 2026

13 nights in Egypt

First rate service and follow up. Tailored our trip perfectly to our desires.

Gregg Burgess

Very helpful and knowledgeable.

January 2026

15 nights in Japan

Great to work with and very knowledgeable regarding the places we want to visit.

Guest

Thank you Timbuktu Travel...amazing holiday!

January 2026

11 nights in South Africa and Zimbabwe

As previously stated, we thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. Our first time in Africa and Jonty put together a fabulous trip for us. Everything ran smoothly, everyone was extremely welcoming and we had a magical time! We cannot fully express how wonderful this holiday was....possibly our best ever trip!

Guest

Timbuktu

January 2026

19 nights in Japan

We have loved the trips which Timbuktu have arranged for us to South Africa, Laos and Cambodia and are now looking forward to another trip later this year to Japan.

Joyce Hastings

Timbuktu makes your Dream Trip come true!!

January 2026

8 nights in Kenya

Timbuktu is excellent. Their attention to detail and expert services exceeded all of my expectations. My travel specialist, Annie, was great!! She was so helpful and so knowledgeable and a delight to work with. The trip went off without a hitch and was absolutely incredible!!! I am already planning a return trip to Kenya with Timbuktu. They are the best!!