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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.

El Cortijo Boutique Hotel

Cachi

12 Rooms
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From $60 per person/night
El Cortijo Hotel Boutique is the perfect place for relaxing and enjoying the Andean gourmet cuisine amid a stunning natural beauty and artistic atmosphere. The hotel allows visitors to experience what it is like living in a typical town house. The colours, odours, flavours and textures will accompany them during their stay and will help them feel a sense of ease and relaxation while admiring art. The geographic features of the place make it unique in terms of culture and architecture. Staying in this wonderful village frozen in the 1700s, yet full of life, is truly priceless. The rooms maintain a perfect balance between interior design and functionality. We offer our guests comfort within an exquisite state-of-the art Andean decor. Cachi has many tourist attractions: the church, the archaeological museum, the historical cemetery, local wineries and areas where paprika, cumin and tomatoes are grown. Several places near the hotel are really worth visiting, as they are picturesque and enchanting: Cachi Adentro, Las Pailas, Payogasta, La Paya, Seclantas and Molinos, among others. Enjoy a warm atmosphere, an exclusive Andean stile kitchen, an ideal site to contemplate art and nature and with personalized and kind service. The traditional Bergesi family villa became the charming El Cortijo Hotel, adding comfort and modern installations to the original building. The hotel rooms maintain the original architecture and materials like adobe, natural stones, wood and cane with old furnishing combined with regional paintings. Guests at the El Cortijo Hotel can enjoy the experience of living in a traditional colonial mansion. Hotel service includes breakfast, a cafeteria, winery, fine whisky, drinks and regional finger food.

Tumani Tented Camp

Mababe

9 Rooms
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From $390 per person/night
Where two river channels converge lies Tumani Tented Camp.

A private property in the Mababe region, found within an extension of the Chobe National Park, Tumani Tented Camp offers front-row access to incredible wildlife areas, set apart from the busier areas of Northern Botswana. and a star bed safari experience rarely offered in this same way. Easily accessible from Maun and a 25km drive to Khwai - this beautiful spot is set to be one of Botswana's living legends.


The camp is deliberately intimate: eight tented rooms plus a family suite, each slightly raised on wooden platforms with an exterior staircase off the veranda leading up to a private star-deck. At Tumani, sleeping under the stars isn’t a special activity, it’s a built-in feature available to every guest.


At the heart of the camp lies a sprawling main area under thatch, with multiple lounge pockets, interior and al fresco dining offering either privacy or conviviality, and complete with a pool sporting uninterrupted views across the river.


Tumani benefits from access to both the Mababe region and Chobe National Park, combining a quieter, exclusive wilderness within one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations, known for large elephant herds and strong predator populations. Enjoy daily game drives and guided walking safaris, and even add a scenic helicopter flight to your itinerary.

Cham Villas

Mui Ne

18 Rooms
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From $80 per person/night
Cham Villas was created by a German-Vietnamese couple and opened in September 2004. Set in one hectare of lush tropical gardens, Cham Villas is a place to get away from the hustle and bustle, to chill out and be pampered. Tranquility, friendly service and privacy are the attributes of a perfect holiday. By integrating artefacts representing Vietnam’s historic Cham era into the design of the garden and villas, the resort creates a unique atmosphere of total detachment and relaxation.

Blue Ocean Resort

Mui Ne

From $60 per person/night
Tucked away under the shade of Mui Ne’s coconut trees, Blue Ocean is a haven where the stresses of daily life are left behind. Our rooms and bungalows sit amongst lush, landscaped gardens overlooking the beachfront, offering ample chance to soak up the sun and laze on the sand. Conveniently located in the heart of the shopping and dining area, Mui Ne’s sights and sounds are just outside our doors.

Luderitz Nest Hotel

Luderitz

From $80 per person/night
The Lüderitz Nest Hotel enjoys a superb on the rocks and sea location, with far reaching uninterrupted views. The hotel’s private tidal beach with walk-on jetty, unique in Namibia, allows the guest to get close-up to the sea. All rooms and suites have direct sea views. The outdoor sparkling residents pool with sun-loungers and parasols is surrounded by verdant gardens. The sea-facing sauna extends relaxation opportunities. The two on-site restaurants serve international and South African cuisine, as well as delicious Lüderitz oyster and west coast rock lobster. Facilities include FREE Wi-Fi throughout, complementary full-buffet breakfasts as well as free secure parking. The hotel delivers a friendly service in a relaxed environment.

InterContinental Khao Yai Resort

Khao Yai National Park

From $150 per person/night
Enjoy a world of inspired experiences and discovery – from wine tasting in the hills, to trekking and outdoor explorations in one of Asia’s largest natural spaces. InterContinental Khao Yai Resort is set in a breathtaking slice of paradise, nestled on the lush tropical landscape of numerous lakes and abundant trees on the cusp of a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Award-winning architect Bill Bensley drew inspiration from Thailand’s golden age of train travel for suites and architectural details throughout the resort.

Tekanda Lodge

Lake Koggala

6 Rooms
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From $240 per person/night
Tekanda Lodge, near the coastal town of Ahangama, overlooks the Sri Lankan jungle from the heights of a breathtaking hilltop. Wrapped in ten acres of its own private estate with 360° views including Koggala Lake to the west and distant views of the Indian Ocean to the south, Tekanda offers jungle tranquility only minutes from the beach.

Emerald Isle Heritage Resort

Kerala backwaters

Tucked away on this delightful island lies the Emerald Isle Heritage Villa, a 150 years old ancestral Country House set in 9 acres of secluded grounds – your Retreat into a Paradise of Peace. In the beautiful waterways and backwater of the Kuttanad region of Central Kerala lies Emerald Isle, an exotic haven of tranquility, seemingly remote from city life, yet barely 10 kilometers from Alleppey Town.

Windermere River House

Kerala backwaters

From $60 per person/night
Nestled on a two-acre expanse of lush tropical gardens along the serene banks of the Periyar River, The River House is an exquisite retreat specialising in the art of Slow Travel. Here, tranquillity reigns supreme, where the gentle splash of water and the melodious calls of birds set the symphony of nature. Surrounded by evergreen forests, this enchanting haven offers access to some of the world's most diverse ecosystems, inviting exploration and discovery.

Namche Lodge

Everest

Namche Lodge sits on the upper slopes of Namche, the Sherpa capital, close to the Everest National Park headquarters and just a five-minute walk from the Sherpa Culture Museum. This comfortable, family friendly spot is the ideal acclimatization station, a basecamp for cultural experiences, and spa treatments. Namche Lodge also offers a revitalizing spa, providing a peaceful retreat amidst the stunning Himalayan views.

Kongde Lodge

Everest

Set on the chilly lap of Kongde Ri, surrounded by majestic mountains on all sides, Kongde Lodge is hours away from, and several thousand feet above, the closest bazaar. While the trail from Lukla all the way to Everest Base camp is dotted with hamlets, and busy with tourists and locals alike, the Kongde path—taken by Khumbu Sherpas in centuries past—offers a purer interaction: just you and the landscape.

Lulka Lodge

Everest

Lying at the very end of Lukla bazaar, a ten-minute walk from the airport, past all of the town’s shops, cafes and pubs, this acclaimed lodge often serves as the first stop at the start of a trek, or the one at the end of it. But that’s still enough time to enjoy the local treats, and the sweeping views of Lukla bazaar and surrounding mountains.

Deboche Lodge

Everest

The Mountain Lodges of Nepal (MLN) in Deboche is a luxurious and serene retreat located in the heart of the Everest region. Nestled in a peaceful rhododendron forest, the lodge offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, including the majestic Ama Dablam, and is situated close to the iconic Tengboche Monastery.

Puri Lumbung Cottages Restaurant & Spa

Munduk

From $30 per person/night
Puri Lumbung – a unique eco-resort honoring traditional Balinese culture, environment, sustainable ecotourism, healing, wellness, architecture, design, arts, farming and cuisine. Puri Lumbung, meaning ‘rice barn palace’, is an eco-resort set in a stunning location high in the cool, fresh and clean mountain air of Munduk in North Bali, with spectacular views of dramatic mountain peaks, rice fields, lush green valleys, clove plantations and the coastline of the Java Sea in the distance.

Nadira Bali Villa

Munduk

From $140 per person/night

Nadira Bali Villa in Munduk offers a adults-only experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and a traditional restaurant serving Asian cuisine. You'll find a traditional ambience, complemented by a pool with a view and serene surrounds.

Elevate Bali

Munduk

From $290 per person/night
Nestled amidst the serene highlands of Munduk, Bali, Elevate Bali stands as a haven of effortless luxury. Perched atop mist-kissed mountains, this retreat offers captivating vistas of lush jungles and cool mountainous landscapes. In this hidden gem of Bali's northern highlands, discover a tapestry of natural wonders – cascading waterfalls, twin lakes embraced by verdant rainforests, an ancient Hindu floating temple, and the majestic peaks of volcanic mountains. Against this breathtaking backdrop, Elevate Bali promises a hospitality experience like no other. From the moment you arrive you will enjoy essential comforts and services that transform your stay into an unforgettable journey in this iconic destination.

Bush House Pangalanes

Mankara & the Pangalanes Canal

Pangalanes Channel Hotel – Bush House is a small Ecolodge located in the east coast of Madagascar, on the Pangalanes Channel and more precisely on Ampitabe Lake: 3rd largest’ of the Pangalanes Channel. A unique blend of nature offers both marine worlds within walking distance. Inland, there is a beautiful and quite clear water lake with a sand beach; while only five kilometers behind a narrow stretch of land separates the lake from the wild Indian Ocean!

Alluvia Boutique Winery

Stellenbosch

From $60 per person/night
Tucked away in a picturesque valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain vistas, Alluvia is a charming boutique winery and hotel in the Cape Winelands. Ideally located between the highly-regarded wine regions of Stellenbosch and Franschoek, Alluvia offers luxury accommodation, a bistro-style restaurant, a wine tasting lounge and a tranquil spa. Immerse yourself in serenity and get ready to raise a glass to the good life.

Taaibosch Manor House

Stellenbosch

5 Rooms
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From $90 per person/night
Taaibosch wine estate, situated in one of the most pristine settings in the world, has gained great acclaim for the high-quality wines that originate from the estate. Step back in time while still enjoying all of life's modern comforts at The Manor House. Dating back to 1838, this exclusive-use farmhouse has been lovingly restored to its former glory. With five bedrooms, there is more than enough space for friends, family and the rest of the brood to sprawl out and make it their own. Wake up together to welcoming views of leafy gardens and leaning oak trees bathed in sunlight. At night, tuck into wood fired pizza, break out the board games and snuggle up close to fire. This is a home with heart, and the main reason you'll be back, is the impeccable service, warmth, and care.

Zevenwacht Country Inn

Stellenbosch

21 Rooms
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From $90 per person/night
Situated in the heart of Zevenwacht Wine Estate's picturesque vineyards, the Country Inn offers guests the delightful experience of old-world grace and Cape hospitality. In the main inn, there are 12 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned suites, each with its own private terrace and uninterrupted view of Table Bay and False Bay. For the newlyweds, the honeymoon suite is the perfect spot for an especially romantic getaway. The Zevenwacht wine estate is also home to seven cottages and a self-catering chalet. On the estate, guests will find facilities that include a club house, swimming pool, tennis court and sauna. Zevenwacht Restaurant serves continental dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to inquire about their range of picnic baskets - indulge in a selection of bread and biscuits, cold meats, cheeses, and salads while sprawling on their manicured lawns. Guests can enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours or activities such as vineyard walks, mountain biking or tennis. For relaxation and rejuvenation, treat yourself to a trip to the Bakwena Day Spa, located on the highest peak of the farm with a serene scenic view. The Zevenwacht Estate is the perfect spot from which to explore the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Taste the famous wines of the region, take a leisurely 18km drive to the historic town of Stellenbosch, and enjoy all the activities on offer at the Zevenwacht Wine Estate.

Webersburg Wine Estate

Stellenbosch

From $90 per person/night

Webersburg is a historic Cape Dutch homestead and boutique winery nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s premium wine producing area.

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