Best Hotels & Lodges

Timbuktu Travel curates 6392 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.

Mana Sands Main Camp

Mana Pools

6 Rooms

From $850 per person/night

Tucked beneath the trees, overlooking a glorious floodplain that leads to the great Zambezi and its timeless escarpment, Mana Sands Main Camp offers an experience that is both elevated and grounding. With spacious tented suites, private plunge pools, and curated comfort throughout, every detail invites you to slow down and connect—immersed in the quiet power of Mana Pools.

Kayila Camp

Lower Zambezi

From $550 per person/night

Kayila Camp is a 4-suites camp that combines tradition with comfort. Situated on a ridge on the banks of the Zambezi, Kayila offers sweeping views of the Mana Pools National Park on the opposite bank.The camp has a beautiful outdoor lounge area that overlooks the fire-pit deck and swimming pool, providing an excellent vantage point to experience the magic of the Zambezi River. Although Kayila is very luxurious it also has a relaxed and informal feel. The culinary experience is characterized by no frills home cooking with the option of some local delicacies. By virtue of its location and layout, the camp offers a plethora of activities and experiences: from “River to Ridge” walks through the property to sunsets on the escarpment with panoramic views of the river as well as sleep outs over watering holes giving guests the opportunity to experience a close up look into the exhilarating nocturnal world of Kayila.

Inca Trail Trek

Machu Picchu

From $1.8K per person/night

On this iconic expedition you will follow the footprints of the Incas when they travelled to Machu Picchu Sanctuary. The Inca trail,or Qhapaq Ñan,is alive with the mystery of the Incas and an example of the impressive road system they constructed to integrate their empire. During the four days of this extraordinary historical journey you will be part of the Andean world and along the route you will have the opportunity visit various archaeological sites while enjoying the varied ecosystems and their fascinating plants and wildlife. When you reach the high point of the trail you will be at an altitude of 4,215m.(13,829 ft.) from where you will get a beautiful view of the Sacred Mountains and Valley of the Incas. From there you will descend through cloud forest with its wonderful biodiversity, before reaching the entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This trek includes complete mountain gear, allowing you to enjoy the campsites to the fullest to get a good night’s rest and recharge for the next day.

Casa del Sol Machu Picchu Hotel Boutique

Machu Picchu

From $320 per person/night

This Peruvian-owned boutique sits right alongside the rushing Vilcanota River, a two-minute stroll from the train station. With only 28 rooms dressed in polished wood, Andean textiles and slate-stone bathrooms, it's reassuringly intimate. The fern-filled Manka restaurant does a surprisingly accomplished multi-course dinner using local ingredients, breakfast is a generous spread served from the crack of dawn (essential for early citadel starts), and the K'intu Spa (river-view jacuzzi, anyone?) is exactly what tired legs need. The warm staff and that constant soundtrack of rushing water make it one of the most comfortable bases in town.

Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

53 Rooms

From $60 per person/night

The hotel is located in the town of Agua Calientes near the Historic Sanctuary of Macchu Picchu. It has an incredible view of the Vilcanota River and the mountains that surround the area. It has 53 cozy rooms with impeccable basic finishes, and comfortable beds that will allow you to rest peacefully. The Machu Picchu Sama Restaurant & Café offers a delicious breakfast buffet and free extras. It’s ideal for those travellers who want to replenish energy after having toured the Inca Citadel. Enjoy Machu Picchu's beauty and live an unforgettable experience.

Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

Damaraland

12 Rooms

From $180 per person/night

Nestled in rolling boulders of a granite outcrop, Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp is conveniently situated a ten minutes drive from Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, within walking distance of the Damara Living Museum and within the Huab River Valley.

Camp Doros

Damaraland

6 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

Track black rhino and explore ancient rock art at Namibia's ultimate conservation camp.

Perched above a dry riverbed in the heart of Damaraland, Camp Doros is where adventure shakes hands with purpose. This intimate six-tent camp sits within the Doros Joint Management Area, a 19,000-hectare slice of untamed Namibian wilderness that's home to the world's last free-roaming desert-adapted black rhino. Here, your days revolve around tracking these magnificent creatures with qualified Rhino Rangers from Save The Rhino Trust. With 100% solar power, recycled furnishings, and an unbelievably light footprint, this is eco-luxury at its most authentic. And if you're up for it, extended stays unlock desert elephant encounters and ancient rock art exploration.

Onduli Enclave

Damaraland

From $1.4K per person/night

Onduli Enclave allows guests to experience the luxury of being at one with nature, whilst enjoying the ambience of Namibia’s most exclusive and luxurious villa experience. Onduli Enclave is built high up against a south facing granite outcrop affording magnificent views of the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain to the south, the dispersed cathedral-like granite inselbergs to the southeast, and the Doros Crater to the west.

Rimping Village Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

34 Rooms

From $50 per person/night

Rimping Village is boutique hotel in Chiang Mai, located in the peaceful and leafy Wat Gate community on the east side of the Ping River. Built in 2005, the hotel near Chiang Mai night market, was designed to blend with its surroundings and to pay homage to the history of the community which centers around the ornate temple. This relaxing hotel in Chiang Mai is a nature lover's paradise home to beautiful gardens and mature trees that beckon you to sit outdoors on the shady terrace. Unwind at the refreshing saltwater swimming pool where loungers and a wonderful lush view are waiting. Grab a book from the lobby, catch up on some emails at the computer corner or enjoy a scenic ride around the neighbourhood with the hotel's complimentary bicycles. Despite feeling like a world away, you are only a short 10 to 15-minute walk to the bustling Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, and a 25 to 30-minute walk to Thapae Gate at the Old Town.