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Timbuktu Travel curates 6661 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.

Lodge Almirantazgo

Punta Arenas

In the heart of Tierra del Fuego, this lodge combines comfort with unspoiled nature. Spacious rooms, a clubhouse, and exclusive access to sailing, trekking, and wildlife viewing. An ideal retreat for those seeking to explore glaciers, forests, and fjords in one of the southernmost and most pristine corners of the planet.


The rooms offer a welcoming and authentic experience in one of the southernmost corners of the planet. Spacious, warm, and quiet, designed to help you reconnect with what's essential after a day of exploring fjords, forests, and glaciers. Each room has a private bathroom and individual heating, surrounded by the profound silence of the Fuegian landscape. A refuge where comfort and nature meet.

Hotel Estancia Caleta Josefina

Punta Arenas

From $160 per person/night

Discover the history, heritage, and nature of Chilean Patagonia at Hotel Estancia Caleta Josefina, one of the most iconic historic ranches in Tierra del Fuego. Travel through the landscapes where the colonization of the island took shape and learn about the legacy of the pioneers who marked the development of this region.


During your stay you will be able to enjoy an authentic Patagonian ranch, explore pampas, lagoons, and streams, observe birds and native wildlife. Likewise, you will be able to explore the main attractions of southern Tierra del Fuego, combining history, nature, and adventure in a unique experience.

L'Hotel PortoBay São Paulo

Sao Paulo

87 Rooms
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From $90 per person/night

Five-star boutique hotel located just off the well-known Avenida Paulista and close to the best of the city’s restaurants, bars, museums and designer stores, giving you a central location without the bustle of the main avenue.

Weligama Bay Resort

Weligama

24 Rooms
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From $70 per person/night
Weligama Bay Resort lies directly on the beach in the middle of the Weligama Bay on the southern tip of the island. A long, clean and safe beach attracts visitors who are searching for a relaxing vacation but it is also a perfect starting point for exploring nearby attractions. It is situated between Matara and Galle, 143 km from capital city Colombo and 2.5 hours from Bandaranaike International Airport.

The Oberoi Mumbai

Mumbai

287 Rooms
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From $130 per person/night
One of the world's leading hotels, The Oberoi is modern, luxurious & perfectly minimalist.
When a hotel’s reputation precedes it (and contains such utterings as “best hotel in the world”), you know it’s going to be good – and year after year, The Oberoi Mumbai continues to live up to its name. Located on the southern tip of Mumbai, at the end of one of the city’s most exclusive streets, Marine Drive, the hotel is an Art Deco extravaganza from the outside, and a lesson in contemporary glamour on the inside. With a focus on light, height and space, every area, from the lobby to the outdoor pool terrace, is a calm, soothing respite from hot and heady Mumbai. Add a smattering of world-class restaurants, a deliciously-indulgent spa and some of the best views in the city, and you’ve got yourself an intoxicating retreat that's perfect for a city break.

Euphoriad

Rabat

8 Rooms
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From $160 per person/night
Where architectural mastery reimagined a pasha's palace in Rabat's elegant medina.

In the heart of Rabat's medina, a former pasha's residence has been transformed into an intimate jewel by renowned architect Chafiq Kabbaj. Euphoriad represents a decades-long friendship between Moroccan, French and American collaborators who spent years meticulously restoring this 19th-century palace. With just eight individually designed rooms and suites, the property seamlessly weaves traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with a modern-day elegance. Expect carved marble hammams, a panoramic rooftop pool overlooking the medina, and cuisine prepared with market-fresh ingredients. Located minutes from the Kasbah of the Oudayas and Atlantic coastline, it's an authentic base for exploring Morocco's rather beguiling capital.

Conrad Rabat Arzana

Rabat

118 Rooms
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From $360 per person/night
Coastal grandeur perched above Atlantic blues.
Dramatically poised on an elevated waterfront, this resort commands breathtaking Atlantic panoramas. The guest rooms offer spectacular views — crashing waves, tranquil lagoons, and secret beaches. Lush gardens cascade toward the ocean, creating pathways for stolen moments of quiet contemplation. The property balances contemporary elegance with Moroccan coast, all while keeping the capital's treasures within easy reach.

Mercure Pangkalan Bun

Tanjung Puting National Park

150 Rooms
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From $50 per person/night
Your comfortable gateway to Borneo's wild orangutan encounters.

Most travellers arrive in Pangkalan Bun for one reason: the extraordinary orangutans of Tanjung Puting National Park. This modern Mercure – the first international hotel chain in Central Borneo – serves as the comfortable bookend to what will likely be a multi-day klotok boat cruise through the jungle. After hours on a traditional wooden houseboat (or before heading out), the contrast is welcome: proper beds, hot showers, air conditioning, and a pool to decompress. It's not the main event, but it makes the adventure considerably more civilised.

Kwandwe River

Kwandwe Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

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9 Rooms
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From $1.2K per person/night
Classic and contemporary luxury on the banks of the Great Fish River in Kwandwe.

This is one of four lodges situated within the 30,000-hectare Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Set on a bushy gorge overlooking the Great Fish River, the lodge has sweeping views of the river and the hills beyond it. It's a visually appealing retreat built in traditional safari style with thatched roofs, solid walls and foldaway glass doors that open on to expansive viewing decks. Explore the wilderness on a game drive or take a walking safari or a shorter bush walk to look for birds and other small creatures.

Pemba Lodge

Pemba Island

5 Rooms
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From $190 per person/night
Rustic lodge on a remote, lesser-known island in the Zanzibar archipelago
Pemba Lodge, also called Pemba Island Eco Lodge, actually stands (alone) on the tiny island of Shamiani, just southeast of Pemba. Pemba is Zanzibar's lesser-known sister, 60 kilometres from mainland Tanzania's coast, and sees just 1% of the tourists Zanzibar does. For Shamiani, it's an even tinier portion, partly due to the cars, boats and flights required to reach the island. But once you're there, however, you'll be greeted by powdery white-sand beaches, shimmering turquoise water and a huge dose of tranquility. The small, rustic lodge isn't for those who like bells and whistles, but if you like your destinations untouched and completely unexplored, come here, pronto.

Estancia Mercedes

Puerto Natales

At Estancia Mercedes, the owners open the doors of their home to invite guests into an authentic experience of regenerative rural tourism. Here, surrounded by the untamed nature of Patagonia, visitors will have the chance to disconnect from modern life and reconnect with what truly matters.


Guests will take part in the daily rhythm of a family-owned cattle ranch that has been rooted in this land since 1916—sharing in its traditions, its work, and its stories.


Each experience is carefully designed to inspire a deep personal transformation, guided by the power of nature, the simplicity of rural life, and the warmth of a family that preserves one of the last untouched corners of Chilean Patagonia.

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Tsavo

40 Rooms
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From $280 per person/night
Great Tsavo East setting, smiling staff and big game appearing as if on cue
Ashnil Aruba overlooks the Aruba Dam in the heart of Tsavo East, one of Kenya's greatest and most popular national parks. Surrounded by vast arid plains, the dam's waters attract large numbers of game, especially elephants, making for good viewing from the lodge. Although it holds a privileged position inside the park, Ashnil Aruba lacks some of the qualities you'd expect from a luxury lodge and, while some might appreciate the added safety, the electric fence surrounding the camp makes it feel less wild. Nevertheless, the staff are welcoming, the game viewing is exciting and the birding is very good.

Serondela Lodge

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

8 Rooms
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From $410 per person/night
Find chic intimacy at this eco-lodge on the Chobe River's Namibian banks.
Serondela Lodge is a newcomer to Namibia’s range of luxury lodges on the Chobe River. With just eight rooms, including a larger family unit, you can expect a wonderfully personal experience, and and a sense that you have the magnificent views of the river all to yourself. What sets Serondela apart from the rest is its innovative eco-friendly design, with an organic flow that follows the contours of the river’s edge. It’s only accessible by boat, so game viewing begins right away as you cruise along the Chobe, famous for the huge numbers of elephant drawn to the water.

Koh Yao Yai Village Beach Resort

Koh Yao Noi

67 Rooms
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From $110 per person/night

Welcome to Koh Yao Yai’s secluded island hideaway resort. Surrounded by shimmering sands, tropical rainforest, and the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, The resort’s iconic tropical-design inspired Villas offer stylish island living, perfected by it's celebrated attentive services and state-of-the-art facilities.


Indulge in private sanctuary and retreat to an island paradise where lush tropical hillside overlooks white powdery beaches. The resorts collection of cozy southern style Thai villas are nestled amongst the rainforests of Koh Yao Yai Island, all offering generous spaces inside and out to relax and unwind. Top of the range amenities provide all the comforts of home while the exotic sounds of nature and lush surroundings are a constant reminder of this remote paradise island.

The Grand Dragon Ladakh

Ladakh

50 Rooms
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From $70 per person/night
Classic luxury and unrivalled views, high up in the dizzying Himalayas.
One of the only luxury hotels in the north Indian city of Leh, The Grand Dragon offers comfort and high-altitude style at a staggering 3500 metres above sea level! Adorned with beautiful antiques and furnished with luxurious textiles, teak floors and carved wooden balconies, the whole property is a testament to Ledakhi heritage and design. And then there's the views. The kind that have to be seen to be believed, every bedroom looks out over the snow-hatted mountainscapes the region is famed for, making waking up an epic experience. If you're looking for a warm, relaxing spot to recuperate after hiking those very surrounds, this is the place for you...

Mathis Lodge, Amed

East Bali

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From $70 per person/night
Set high on the hills overlooking Amed’s dramatic coastline, MATHIS Lodge Amed invites guests to experience Bali’s natural wonders from a secluded vantage point. This lodge is a hidden sanctuary for travelers who appreciate the tranquility of nature and the authentic charm of Bali’s more remote regions. MATHIS Lodge takes inspiration from the diverse cultures of Eastern Indonesia, with lodges designed to reflect the unique aesthetic elements of regions like Papua and Sumba.

Halisi Natron Camp

Lake Natron

10 Rooms
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From $420 per person/night
Low-impact adventure camp in Maasai land.
You may have heard of Lake Natron, the abundance of lesser flamingos, the towering Ol Doinya volcano, the ancient hominid footprints and the breathtaking landscape. This special region in Tanzania is well worth a trip before or after an Ngorongoro or Serengeti safari. It will rejuvenate you, break the routine and offer a new perspective on this spectacular East African region. Spend your days exploring all the excursions on offer and chill out in camp while being hypnotised by the views.

COMO Alpina Dolomites

The Dolomites

60 Rooms
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From $590 per person/night
A sleek mountain hideaway perched on Italy's most spectacular high-altitude plateau.

Perched on the breathtaking Alpe di Siusi – one of Europe's most dramatic high-altitude plateaus – this architectural gem delivers mountain luxury with impeccable credentials. The elegant structure seems almost to emerge organically from its UNESCO-protected surroundings, with floor-to-ceiling windows that brilliantly frame the jaw-dropping Dolomite peaks at every turn. Recently awarded a prestigious One MICHELIN Key, the property blends South Tyrolean warmth with the exacting service and wellness philosophy that defines the brand. Here, tradition meets contemporary flair in a setting that will have you constantly reaching for your camera – or simply standing in slack-jawed wonder as the light transforms the iconic limestone cliffs throughout the day.

Mababe Tented Camp

Mababe

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8 Rooms
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From $390 per person/night

Set on the banks of the Mababe River this tented camp is an exclusive new addition to the Bush Ways collection. Located within the Mababe Private Concession which borders the Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, this seasonal camp promises guests a front-row seat to one of Botswana’s most pristine and wildlife-rich areas.


With just 8 Meru tents accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, Mababe Tented Camp provides an intimate safari experience. Each tent is positioned along the riverfront and features an en-suite bathroom with indoor shower and thoughtful comfort. Twin and double configurations make the camp ideal for solo travellers, couples, friends and families alike. The Camp is proudly eco-friendly, solar powered and designed to leave zero footprint on the land. From here, guests set out to explore the concession and surrounding areas on game drives and mokoro excursions, witnessing elephants, predators, and abundant birdlife.

Lala Mukha Tented Resort

Khao Yai National Park

40 Rooms
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From $90 per person/night

A unique tented resort built in contemporary architecture blended with African elements and rustic elegance set low density within a lush tropical landscape on the outskirts of Khao Yai National Park surrounded by the natural beauty of the sub-tropical forest and grassland overlooking the distanced limestone mountains offering 40 alone standing tents and tree houses in chic décor with urban comfort for back-to-nature exclusive living experience and childhood camping memories.

Philipkutty’s Farm

Kerala backwaters

From $370 per person/night
Tranquil lake views await at this private island, just the place for a little R&R.
Named after the man who raised Puthankayal island from the lake, Phillipkutty's Farm is an idyllic spot surrounded by lines of coconut, banana and cocoa trees. As you approach Phillipkutty's by a vallam (boat), the traditional, pointed villas peek out from behind the greenery. The homestay farm has a distinct personal touch and the family gladly shares their piece of paradise with you on a tour of the watery fields and local favourites. Explore this world of canals on boating trips where there are plenty of birds to see and village life plays out on their banks.

Reen Resorts Aanavilasam Plantation - Thekkady

Kerala backwaters

From $70 per person/night

Heaven inside the green blanket spread across the 10 acres of private estate, Reen Resorts are the best choice for enjoying your days out accommodated with Pool Villas and Luxury Plantation rooms. A perfect blend of natural beauty along with the most modern furnished stays, Reen Resorts offers you a completely different experience to spend time along with your friends and family. The beauty of the wilderness is surrounded by Cardamom and Pepper plantations; this ideal spot provides you with the maximum amount of privacy you need while enjoying out from the daily chaos.

Hotel Everest View

Everest

From $310 per person/night

Situated within the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel offers a 360-degree view of the awe-inspiring peaks. With a view of Mt. Everest from every room, visitors can immerse themselves in this mesmerising scene in luxury.


Opened in 1971, Hotel Everest View has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel in the world at 13000ft. Featured in numerous guidebooks and having received media coverage, the resort has become a destination in its own right.



Lanzerac Hotel & Spa

Stellenbosch

48 Rooms
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From $280 per person/night
Luxurious, historic retreat in the majestic Stellenbosch winelands

Lanzerac Wine Estate was established in 1692 in the gorgeous Jonkershoek Valley, just outside of Stellenbosch. The 155-hectare working farm was one of the Cape's first vineyards and boasts a magnificent example of original Cape Dutch architecture, immediately impressive as you approach through the Oak-lined driveway. While the estate exudes old, colonial charm, it offers an enchanting 5-star experience complete with every modern convenience. Its principal offerings are world-class wines and gourmet food, with luxurious accommodation to match. It is a mid-sized hotel with several restaurants and bars, expansive gardens, three pools, a renowned spa and a conference center.

Navarre Residence

Stellenbosch

6 Rooms
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From $1K per person/night
Where heritage meets the heart of the Cape.

Nestled in the heart of Stellenbosch wine country, Navarre Residence offers an exclusive farm stay experience where families can reconnect with nature and each other. Our working vineyard invites you to experience seasonal farm life, from grape harvesting to olive picking.


Just minutes from the charm of Stellenbosch yet offering complete privacy, Navarre Residence is where generations come together, naturally.

Chicland Danang Beach Hotel

Da Nang

129 Rooms
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From $50 per person/night
A concrete marvel where industrial chic finds its seaside perch.
Raw concrete stretches skyward in an architectural feat that stops beachgoers in their tracks. Behind the statement-making facade, vertical gardens cascade through brutalist spaces, softening hard edges with their wild tumble. The rooftop infinity pool appears to float between clouds and waves, while dawn paints the whole affair in watercolour hues.

Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm

Salento

From $150 per person/night

This is an authentic working coffee farm, set in the sweeping mountains of Colombia's coffee region, with 100 years of tradition in growing the finest specialty coffee. Situated on the rural outskirts of Manizales, between Medellín and Salento, this farm is the prime location to submerge yourself in the natural world, with vibrant city life just around the corner. It's a hidden paradise of native trees, glistening water springs, and over 260 species of beautiful birds. The farm environment is saturated with colour and life. You'll find find the land invites you to share its spirit and diversity, surrounded by a vast expanse of coffee fields and the sights and smells of the tropics.

RAAS Devigarh

Udaipur

39 Rooms
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From $390 per person/night
Sweeping views and enchanting suites, all wrapped up in a historic palace.
Perched in its own private corner of the Aravalli hills, RAAS Devigarh looks every bit like a palace. With a history dating back to the 18th century, this countryside mogul is carved out of Rajasthan's signature marble and semi-precious stones add shine to its impressive facade. Across its myriad floors, you'll find plenty of places to relax and enjoy the tree-laden views, which extend over the charming village of Delwara. Atop a turret, you can enjoy a good soak in the steaming hot tub or venture out past the tranquil Jain temples. Every moment at Devigarh comes with a smile, but the service never overwhelms and the silence is golden.

The Anja Reserve Lodge & Restaurant

Fianarantsoa

Popular

Located at the entrance to the Anja Community Reserve, near Ambalavao, The Anja Reserve Lodge & Restaurant offers you more than just a meal. With a breathtaking view of the lemur sanctuary, you are invited to savour a unique stay and culinary experience in the heart of Madagascan nature.

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