Best Hotels & Lodges

Timbuktu Travel curates 6457 handpicked hotels and lodges across Africa, the Indian Ocean islands and beyond — from classic bush camps in the Serengeti and Okavango Delta to barefoot-luxe beach retreats in Zanzibar, Mozambique and the Maldives. Our collection spans iconic safari destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa, alongside island escapes, mountain gorilla hideaways and Indian subcontinent retreats. Every property has been personally assessed by our consultants, who can match you to the camps, lodges and hotels that fit your style and travel rhythm. Browse the full collection below, or speak to a Timbuktu specialist to start planning.

Le Meridien Barbarons Hotel

Seychelles

The 4-star Le Meridien Barbarons Grand Anse hotel is located 20 km from Seychelles International airport and offers an outdoor pool area as well as a gym. This hotel is 4.8 km from Port Glaud Waterfall and 1.5 km from Grand Anse Beach. At the accommodation you'll be at a 100-metre distance from Grand Anse. Mission Lodge Lookout lies 2.8 km from the property. This hotel is also only a few steps from Grand Anse Turning Point bus stop. Le Meridien Barbarons hotel offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant.

Koko Grove Chalet Hotel

Seychelles

Kokogrove Chalets on Mahé Island offers charming wooden self-catering units that overlook a beautiful swimming pool and lush garden on Enfoncement Hill. Just a short 0.6-mile distance from Anse Royale beach, each air-conditioned chalet is decorated with vibrant colors and includes a patio, seating area, and satellite TV, as well as a safe and mosquito net. Each unit also boasts a kitchenette with a refrigerator, toaster, and kitchenware, while tea-and-coffee-making facilities are also available.

Cheval Blanc Seychelles

Seychelles

52 Rooms

From $970 per person/night

The pure white of fine sandy beaches, the turquoise allure of the Indian Ocean. In a ballet of time-sculpted granite rocks, and tales murmured by the untamed jungle, the Seychelles archipelago reveals itself as a canvas of vibrant colours. Framed by coconut trees and scattered stones, Anse Intendance unveils a raw stretch of sand where waves display their robust elegance. A scene from a tropical postcard, home to Cheval Blanc Seychelles…

Hotel L'Ocean

Seychelles

From $90 per person/night

Located on the southern coast of the Île de Ré, Bois Plage is bordered on one side by the ocean and on the other by pine forests. Our hotel is located in the heart of this lively village, which boasts one of the largest markets on the island.

Raffles Resort Praslin

Seychelles

From $540 per person/night

A true island paradise with everything you could possibly ask for.

Set amongst 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens on the north-eastern coast of Praslin, Raffles is a sprawling resort with plentiful amenities including the largest pool in the Seychelles. Buggies are ready and waiting to whisk you around the property, whether you fancy heading to the bar for a signature Danzil Praslin Sling or down to the beach for a day of diving at nearby reefs. There are 86 villas (the smallest of which still occupies an enormous 125 square metres of space!), all decorated in a fresh, understated style. The service is certifiably exceptional and despite the resort's size, you'll be made to feel like their only guests.