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Africa is a wonderland for children. It’s a world of fairy tales, full of the stuff of dreams and imaginations, and also completely real. But if it’s a world you don’t know, planning a trip can be daunting. That’s where Timbuktu come in – there are no dusty game drives and hours peering through binos on our family safari itineraries. Instead, we’ve got top-notch family guides and activities ranging from archery to nature walks, private houses with swimming pools and enough space to tire out little legs, and chefs who can whip up pasta at the drop of a hat…
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Everything went super smoothly and everyone was very helpful along the way!
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Annie was our travel consultant and she was excellent! She answered all questions in a timely manner and provided... Read more
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From her first email, Joana treated us as family. She asked thoughtful questions and offered responsive suggestions.... Read more
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Jenna was great handling the lodging, and Bekim from Exito travel was great handling the flights. I would use... Read more
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I mentioned this on the previous page.
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Annie Irankunda went to all lenghts and further to make my trip to Kenya lovely. She helped with all the things I... Read more
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