Hello from the Timbuktu team in Cape Town!
Timbuktu
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & SATSA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $500 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Best African Honeymoon Organiser Ever (if Carlsberg made safari tour operators...)
Timbuktu excelled at everything. We spent a year planning our honeymoon in South Africa with Johnny from Timbuktu, who went out of his way to make sure the trip was prefect for us, within budget, with lots of variety at a relaxed pace. He even managed to organise a bespoke 'off menu' three day private horse riding trek into Lesotho which absolutely blew us away.
While in South Africa, Johnny and his team made sure to phone ahead to ensure everything was sorted and was ready to help us with any issue we might have, like where do we have dinner with our friends on New Years Eve? Not strictly part of our trip with Timbuktu, but Johnny did an excellent job anyway - and the restaurant was top class.
Our Safari was amazing, and Johnny made sure that we (who knew nothing about Safari) had enough time and budget to stay at Phinda, one of the top game reserves in the country. It did not fail to disappoint. We were so lucky to have Timbuktu over any other tour operator, and would recommend Johnny and his team to anyone wanting to organise a hassle free African adventure. Five stars.
Email Pandora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional. Team are so professional and cater to you needs in every way
Communication was fantastic, trip was incredible much better than I expected as it was great value for money
We found some of the best places we have ever been to and will go back annually as we love it so much! Johnny Prince and his team are so professional and are always there for you throughout your stay!
A truely fantastic trip - we will be back for more!
The team at Timbuktu thought of everything and more. The trip itself was excellent and the advice and recommendation given was spot on - Accommodation, quality of safari and general level service excellent. All in all we felt it was good value for money and we are now planning our next trip in 2018!
Email Ally | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All-round fantastic experience of South Africa
Timbuktu organised an ideal two week holiday for us. We did Safari, wine region and Cape Town. They listened to what we wanted and tailor made the perfect holiday for us. We felt it was incredibly good value and could not have been happier. We want to go back!
Email Zoe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime, incredible adventure!
The Timbuktu team are friendly, responsive and highly-knowledgeable. I love the look and feel of the online platform and enjoyed having control over the planning of our trip, safe in the knowledge that I had the experts for support. The trip itself was sensational, an absolutely unparalleled experience during which we were well looked after at every step. It will be hard to ever do a trip that incredible again!
Five star - Everything in hand!
Would highly recommend Timbuktu to anyone looking to have an unforgettable trip! They make the whole process of booking relaxing and from the minute you take off the service is five star. I would use them again in a heart beat! We had one of our best holiday's ever!
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Email Sam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Timbuktu Created a Once in a Lifetime Experience for my Fiancé and I!
I wish there were more stars to rate Timbuktu!!
Katherine, our travel specialist, was able to put together a dream safari for us in 3 days! We e-mailed her 1 week before our departure and she went out of her way to book and plan a 13 day private, custom safari for us. We were ale to sort through the details in one phone call, then she sent an interactive link for our trip so that we could see all of the lodges and itinerary she had put together. She went above and beyond simply booking the trip. She pieced everything together and booked every transfer and flight, all we had to do was show up at the airport in Dar es Salaam. I am so touched by the arrangements she made for us to make our experience one of a kind.
Also, the guide she booked for us exceed all of our expectations. Ask for Charles if you can! He is so dedicated to what he does and filled our heads with an amazing amount of animal facts! He made sure we saw Everything and even laughed at our animal jokes :)
Thank you Kathrine and Timbuktu for creating such a memorable experience for us!!!
Great service!
We were recommended Timbuktu by a friend and were delighted by the personal, friendly service we received. We had no idea what we wanted but we were walked through the process and found a great reserve that places emphasis on preservation of wildlife, as well as offering luxurious experience during the stay. Would highly recommend planning your trip with them!
Email Peter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A five star company and service; we'll be back!
When planning our family safari we were recommended to Timbuktu to help us through the mass of offering on the market. We were looking for something special where the landscape and wildlife were the stars of the show. Timbuktu were able to suggest and put together a stunning selection of small camps in Zambia including Nsolo, Kakuli and Changwe River Camp.
Our memories will last a lifetime particularly the excitement of our long experienced guide when we spotted an aardvark on our last night drive!
Throughout the trip Timbuktu expertly handled the logistics to make what seemed like a daunting prospect an absolute breeze.
Email Olivia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime - an African adventure tailored to you!
Johnny and the team at Timbuktu helped us plan a perfect trip to the Victoria Falls staying at the beautiful Tongabezi Lodge. The website was easily to navigate and we were able to build a fantastic trip online with personal help from Johnny to finalise the details. We were recommended specific trips and things to see whilst we were there which did not disappoint. A particular highlight was the helicopter ride over the falls. Communication with the team was excellent before we left the UK and whilst we were out in Africa. We will certainly be using Timbuktu again to plan our next African adventure.