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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.

Meru Mobile Safari

Meru

8 Rooms

From $660 per person/night

Meru is North East of Mt Kenya and one of the country’s most beautiful and under-rated wilderness areas. With very few camps and even fewer visitors, it has many quiet river streams, towering doum palms and a spread of fantastic wildlife. Not only is Meru home to a huge diversity—some northern species of birds and mammals which are not found further south in Africa—it is also home to a protected population of wild rhino and it was once home to Elsa, the famous ‘Born Free' lioness. When you aren’t out exploring this wonderful wilderness, you are back at camp, where the chef whips up spectacular rustic cuisine using little more than an open fire and a colourful imagination. At night, you will sleep to the soulful sound of lions roaring alongside the Rojerwero river. If you are up for it, you can even try your hand at catching tilapia in the river streams after breakfast. Fresh food doesn’t get better than that!

Selva de Laurel

Iguazu Falls

Selva de Laurel is integrated into the natural wealth of its surroundings, conceived to preserve the environment and offer the highest standards of comfort and services to its guests. When walking through the uncovered walkways that communicate the different sectors -reception, cafeteria and lobby, passing through the pool area to the rooms-, the visitor will feel that they are going through and entering the natural wealth of the place, enjoying the comfort that it offers the hotel in one of the most important green lungs of the missionary jungle.

O2 Hotel Iguazú

Iguazu Falls

From $90 per person/night

O2 Hotel Iguazú is located in the gastronomic heart of Puerto Iguazú, a few meters away from the best restaurants, bars, and pubs of the city and with a wonderful panoramic view of the Luis Honorio Rolón Nature Park and the Iguazu River. This hotel is the most modern and sustainable of the destination. Its unbeatable location several meters away from places of interest and entertainment like the Iguazú Casino and the shopping street allows you to enjoy the different entertainment activities that the city offers. Moreover, its closeness to downtown makes it possible for you to discover the Argentinian gastronomy and its diverse culture. The hotel also stands out due to its location in a natural environment with an amazing view of the Iguazu River.

Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp

Iguazu Falls

From $590 per person/night

Opening in June 2023 in the exclusive Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve, and set along the banks of the Paraná River, this luxury camp awaits you to experience a life that combines adventure, relaxation and comfort. Each of the 4 tented suites and main house rooms have views of the jungle and the Paraná River, while the suites boast a private pool or hot tub. Enjoy the imposing Iguazú Falls and various different activities led by seasoned local guides.

Endeavour Savuti Safaris

Savuti

From $380 per person/night

Whether you are a first time traveller to Africa, or an experienced veteran of our soils, you will find the experience you are looking for with Endeavour, an established Tour Operator based in the Savuti region of Botswana. Enjoy the experience of a mobile camp, taking you back to the safaris of old with just a hint of modern day pleasures. With incredible wildlife viewing, unique activities and a well trained guiding team, there is little left to be desired on an Endeavour Safari.

Golden Africa Luxury Roving Camp Savuti

Savuti

From $890 per person/night

There is no better way to explore the vast wilderness of Botswana than with this luxury roving camp. Without any brick-and-mortar lodge, the whole camp is equipped to be moved from one stunning destination to the next. This intimate safari experience is an excellent way for your traveling companions to be in an exclusive camp with full access to your very own tents, camp staff, vehicle, and expert guide.

Azerai Can Tho

Mekong Delta

60 Rooms

From $190 per person/night

Azerai Can Tho is a peaceful retreat set on a lush Con Au Islet, a private island on the Hau River and in the Mekong Delta with 60 Rooms and 5 Pool Villas. Guests can enjoy comfort and tranquility as each room offers a range of views to the river, lake or the surrounding gardens and trees.

Legacy Mekong

Mekong Delta

Located peacefully in the middle of Hau River, surrounded by green natural scenery, Legacy Mekong is an ideal place for visitors to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of life and regain the balance of Mind - Body - Spirit, immersing themselves in the slow rhythm of the river delta. With architecture bearing the cultural imprint of the Southwest, Legacy Mekong is a touchpoint between tradition and modernity, where heritage and local beauty are honored through every experience.

Kasikizi Bushcamp

Luambe

3 Rooms

From $480 per person/night

A feather-light little camp within the protected wilderness of the Luangwa Valley.

We know the word 'wild' is tossed around like confetti when it comes to safari camps, but when it's true, it's true. Enter, Kasikizi! The latest arrival to Luambe National Park embodies the essence of a nature-first and blissfully remote safari experience. Appearing to sprout from the ground, there are just three grass chalets overlooking the vast floodplains where crowds of puku, impala and bushbuck gather. And when the rains replenish the river, this very spot becomes a popular crossing point for elephant and giraffe. One of Zambia's real under-the-radar gems, you'll have the region all to yourself on walking safaris amid the wilderness.We know the word 'wild' is tossed around like confetti when it comes to safari camps, but when it's true, it's true. Enter, Kasikizi! The latest arrival to Luambe National Park embodies the essence of a nature-first and blissfully remote safari experience. Appearing to sprout from the ground, there are just three grass chalets overlooking the vast floodplains where crowds of puku, impala and bushbuck gather. And when the rains replenish the river, this very spot becomes a popular crossing point for elephant and giraffe. One of Zambia's real under-the-radar gems, you'll have the region all to yourself on walking safaris amid the wilderness.

Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary

Pacaya Samiria

12 Rooms

From $1.8K per person/night

The Amazon Basin is one of the greatest remaining wildernesses on earth, its heart so remote that it can only be reached by boat. Pure Amazon, the most elegant new riverboat in the Peruvian Amazon, is the ultimate way to explore it.

Newly launched in mid-2025, this state-of-the-art, five-star riverboat cruises the wetlands of the richly biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four or seven nights. With just 12 beautifully designed suites, its intimate scale guarantees a highly personalized experience. Opportunities for spotting native wildlife and birdlife are exceptional, and experiences immerse guests deeply in the nature and culture of this fascinating destination.

Treehouse Lodge

Pacaya Samiria

The only all-inclusive Treehouse Lodg offers you a once in a lifetime experience. The lodge is located in the Peruvian Amazon at the confluence of the serene and protected Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers near the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Every bungalow offers you privacy and comfort, and this lodge inviters you to experience the rainforest from an entirely new perspective that most visitors never experience.

La Perla Amazon Cruise

Pacaya Samiria

From $490 per person/night

Experience the world’s largest river and biggest rainforest on a voyage of discovery aboard the riverboat La Perla. The adventure includes an amazing array of flora and fauna, encounters with Peru’s indigenous peoples, and awesome outdoor activities. Everything aboard the riverboat is designed for passengers to experience the everyday spectacle of the Amazon from skiff excursions and jungle walks with veteran guides to the wide windows, cool hammock area and observation deck on the ship.

Amazon Yarapa River Lodge

Pacaya Samiria

From $380 per person/night

The Amazon Yarapa River Lodge is a certified and award winning eco-lodge located on the Yarapa River, a tributary of the Amazon River in Peru. Overwhelm your senses in this incredible adventure. You are invited to join in on an amazing voyage into the Amazon rainforest...

Aqua Nera

Pacaya Samiria

20 Rooms

From $2.1K per person/night

State-of-the-art sailing in the Peruvian Amazon.

The 20-suite vessel boasts exquisite design by renowned architects Noor Design. From the spacious design suites to the wealth of social spaces, Aqua Nera’s interiors exude refined elegance, marrying contemporary design with local heritage, adorned with tasteful accents from the rubber boom era and vibrant cultures of Portugal, Spain, and Peru.

Aqua Nera’s journey into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon is accompanied by the culinary genius of celebrated chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Expert naturalist guides lead twice-daily excursions in small groups, allowing guests to encounter the thriving wildlife of the world's most biodiverse rainforest.