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Timbuktu Travel curates 6498 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.

Pondok Santi Estate Luxury Beachside Resort

Gili Islands

From $50 per person/night
Set amidst the idyllic shores of Gili Trawangan, Pondok Santi Estate offers an escape from the ordinary. From the luxurious accommodations to the exquisite dining experiences, every moment is crafted to elevate your senses. Welcome to a world where serenity meets sophistication, where every detail is designed to enchant and inspire.

Ama-Lurra Resort Gili Air

Gili Islands

From $90 per person/night
At Ama-Lurra Resort, each villa embraces calmness, comfort and privacy in a simple and elegant setting. You can relax while peacefully sipping drinks in an inviting plunge pool surrounded by a lush tropical garden and at an old-wooden deck. Guests can book some unique activities and experience being in close contact with local traditions and natural diversity around the resort.

Vyaana Gili Air Resort

Gili Islands

From $360 per person/night

Located on the west side of the island, the sunset views are spectacular. Vyaana Gili Air provides guests with a quiet, romantic escape at a luxury beachfront boutique resort in Gili Air in which to enjoy the beauty and solitude of Gili Air. The beach is kept in a natural state to provide a peaceful, eco-friendly setting and sustain the environment. Gili Air is one of three Gili Island’s located off the Northwest coast of Lombok Indonesia.

Jonkmanshof

Klein Karoo

4 Rooms
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From $120 per person/night

Jonkmanshof. A private escape, nestled in the small and picturesque Klein Karoo town of Montagu. The back drop of captivating mountain views and manicured farm gardens enfold the Cape Dutch style heritage house. Contemporary South African art lives with 18th century Cape furniture in the well preserved and fully restored interiors. Book one of their unique suites or the full house in exclusivity. Chic and elegant with impeccable attention to detail. Our 4 boutique suites each offer a unique experience. Each suite is an unforgettable experience unto itself and are furnished with a mix of carefully selected antiques and contemporary furniture and art. All the bedrooms have remote ceiling fans for the hot summers and down feather duvets, underfloor heating and cashmere blankets for the cold Karoo winters. Jonkmanshof homestead forms part of HEMELHUIJS, the well established design restaurant in Cape Town and voted as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the city. Food and hospitality is at the heart of the experience when staying with them.

Monte Vista Boutique Hotel

Klein Karoo

From $80 per person/night
Set midst mountain and the vine, lies your home from home in picturesque Montagu. Monte Vista Boutique Hotel offers thirteen “Afri-chic” en-suite bedrooms, each with their own private veranda’s. They have the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a time of leisure around the pool and beautiful gardens, overlooking encompassing mountain views. The prime spot on the historical Church street also means you can leisurely stroll to fine restaurants, art galleries, and museums. Montagu has a way of refreshing and restoring like no other little town.

Klaarstroom Hotel

Klein Karoo

10 Rooms
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From $840 per person/night
Klaarstroom Hotel is the only hotel in the picturesque and historical village of Klaarstroom, in the Prince Albert District. Nestled in the Karoo, guests can truly immerse themselves in the splendour of the Swartberg Mountains, the unique fynbos, and the old-world charm of this hidden gem. The Karoo is famous not only for its hospitality, but also for its spectacular night sky and cycle routes, making it the perfect year-round destination. Klaarstroom Hotel’s structure is still largely as it was originally built in 1874, with minor changes made when it was operated as a general dealership and private residence, mid-century. The new owners have taken care to restore it to its former glory as much as possible, complete with vintage and antique furniture.

Mantra Koodam - CGH Earth

Thanjavur

From $70 per person/night

Meandering, tree-covered paths in Kumbakonam lead you to Mantra Koodam. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Veppathur village, it’s an ode to the region’s rich legacy. Where historical, cultural and spiritual experiences blend, to take you on a journey through time, designed around the Tamil Panniyar and Brahmin way of life and crafted by nature’s own wonders.

Taj Bengal

Kolkata

224 Rooms
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From $130 per person/night
Serenity and a quiet air of luxury welcome you to Taj Bengal, Kolkata, a landmark hotel in the Alipore neighbourhood of the city. Surrounded by lush greenery, it's within walking distance of prominent landmarks.

Sunderban Tiger Camp

Kolkata

Nestled on Dayapur Island, in the heart of the enchanting Sundarbans, Sunderban Tiger Camp offers a unique retreat in a pristine natural setting. Surrounded by the serene waters of the Pitchkhali River and enveloped by lush greenery, this resort provides an idyllic escape in this untamed region.

Tilar Siro, Andamans - CGH Earth

Andaman Islands

25 Rooms
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From $310 per person/night

Tilar Siro Andamans resort hosts spacious rooms on stilts that are modern, minimal and thoughtful, luxuriously set against a backdrop of verdant tropical vegetation, opening out to sea. Exuding warmth and elegance to echo the natural beauty of the terrain, the accommodation captures the signature CGH Earth spirit. Each room features a thatched roof, private balcony and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Wake up to the sights and sounds of a tropical paradise that soothes the soul and rejuvenates the spirit.

Brookdale Estate Manor House

Paarl

From $290 per person/night
What was once a forgotten vineyard, is now a place of imagination and tranquility, a refuge for the inquisitive and the inspired. Brookdale Estate Manor House overlooks sprawling vines beneath open African skies in a valley hugged by dramatic mountains. Stay in the Paarl Wine Valley at a world-class country estate, inspired by the villas of Europe.

Brookdale Estate Lodge

Paarl

From $290 per person/night
OPENING MARCH 2026! Introducing a new exclusive private lodge, nestled on the storied slopes of Brookdale Estate in the heart of the Winelands. Designed for discerning travellers seeking stillness, space and soul-stirring scenery, this breathtaking retreat is available on an exclusive-use basis – ideal for friends and family of up to 8 guests wanting to reconnect with nature.

Grand Dedale Country House

Paarl

7 Rooms
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From $130 per person/night
The historic Manor House on Doolhof Wine Estate has been elegantly restored and houses 6 individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms and suites, offering 5-star luxuries and service. The free-standing thatched cottage forms the 7th bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy. Situated in a long valley below the Bainskloof Pass, the Estate not only offers a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking but is also an ideal base from which to explore the Cape.

Palmiet Valley Estate

Paarl

10 Rooms
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From $190 per person/night
Elegant Cape Dutch manor house and vineyard in Paarl's historic winelands
Palmiet Valley Estate is a historic wine farm on the outskirts of Paarl, the hub of the Cape Winelands. With a history dating back to 1694, this magnificent Cape Dutch manor house has an indulgent sense of bygone luxury, and is furnished with a wonderful collection of antiques gathered by the owners over the years. The estate is beautiful, with centuries-old oak trees, fruit orchards, sweeping tracts of vines, and manicured lavender-edged lawns. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to larger luxury suites and a vast Presidential Suite. There are also two self-contained cottages, so there’s something to suit everyone’s requirements.

The Serai at Toria

Panna National Park

8 Rooms
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From $290 per person/night
This uniquely designed 8 room property is situation on a beautiful riverside site, close to Khajuraho and Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Surrounded by wonderful history and natural beauty it is a destination in itself and conveniently located to fit into a number central Indian itineraries. The grassland, forest and riverine habitats attract a great variety of birds. Stroll around the property, along the river-side or walk down hedge-lined paths through agricultural fields to nearby Toria village. Birders will be delighted by the diversity wherever they go. The independent cottage rooms are crafted in traditional village style but their thick mud walls hide an unexpectedly elegant interior. Thoughtfully designed to include every detail for comfort and aesthetic delight. No one escapes un-charmed.

Diphlu River Lodge

Kazaringa National Park

From $240 per person/night
Diphlu River Lodge has 12 cottages, accommodating up to 24 guests at a time, ensuring an exclusive and serene experience in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park, which is arguably one of the best parks in the country. ​ Cottages are raised on cement stilts, topped with natural materials like bamboo and wood, and thatched roofs to blend in with the forest surroundings. Out of the 12 cottages, four of them are river-facing and the rest are paddy-facing. Diphlu River Lodge has its own team of well-trained naturalists to accompany you on visits to the park. They will help you in spotting and identifying the park's varied species of wildlife and birds. Most of the naturalists come from the villages near Kaziranga and, thus, possess a deep knowledge of the park's ecosystem. ​ It covers over a total of 884 sq kms and is characterised by large wetlands as well as areas of mixed deciduous and subtropical semi-evergreen forest. Its extensive grasslands with tall elephant grass may remind one of the African savannah but it still remains distinctly Kaziranga. Kaziranga is home to the world's largest populations of the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, the Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo and Eastern Swamp Deer. The park has also earned the distinction of having one of the world's highest densities of the Royal Bengal Tiger (one per 5 sq km), a prized emblem of India's wilderness. Other mammals include capped langur, hoolock gibbon, tiger, leopard, sloth bear, Ganges dolphin, otter, wild boar, water buffalo, gaur, sambar, hog deer and Barking deer. ​

Annai Resort

Kanyakumari

38 Rooms
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From $80 per person/night
Annai Resorts Offering breathtaking views of the Ocean in southern most tip of India. The Annai Resorts and Spa, Kanyakumari is situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the point where the three seas meet, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The fresh sea breeze, miles of serene blue waters and the natural landscapes all welcome you to an unforgettable experience of luxury, peace and tranquility. The dreamy destination of Tamilnadu, the southern tip of the Indian peninsula is often referred to as ‘Trikadal Sagamam’. Annai Resort has a multi-cuisine restaurant, Bar, conferencing facilities, three swimming pools, party lawns with Cottages overseeing the Ocean.

Black Rhino Game Lodge

Pilanesberg

From $340 per person/night
An ideal family retreat, Black Rhino Game Lodge boasts 23 spacious luxury suites, which will ensure our guests of comfort and style. Each air-conditioned suite offers television, tea and coffee making facilities and expansive bathrooms including an outdoor shower. Our private game viewing decks are the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquillity and excellent birding opportunities. Overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity and a favourite playground for elephant and buffalo, the central gathering area is an expansive space which invites the opportunity of outdoor living.
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