This Tour Is Offered By
African Welcome Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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African Welcome Safaris is a boutique Tour operator, offering a range of private custom made or group holidays to Southern Africa. Specializing in travel to South Africa, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia and Tanzania and safaris - we offer a wide range of services to suit each and every travellers needs - whether it be your Honeymoon, anniversary, incentive travel or your family holiday to Southern Africa, our committment is to ensure that you have a once in trip of a lifetime holiday
Reviews249
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Kathi and Africa Welcome Safaris were the BEST!
This was an epic trip on so many levels, but a "lion's share" of the credit goes to Kathi Simmons and her team. She worked with us to customize an itinerary that fit our time and interests perfectly (Cape Town, Franschoek, and Timbavati Reserve).
I researched a LOT as this was our first South Africa trip. No one else came close in terms of value AND responsiveness. Every local guide was fabulous, and exceeded our expectations. We also loved the App that gave us detailed personalized info for every part of the trip.
Having traveled extensively in every part of the world, Kathi is the very best we have ever worked with. Exceptional from start to finish.
Bonuses: she worked with us on finding a great apartment vs hotel in Cape Town in the perfect location; got us upgraded to an incredible villa in Timbavati Private Reserve, added in an wonderful surprise visit to a beautiful winery / restaurant on our day trip to Cape of Good Hope - to name just a few.
SG
African Welcome Safaris is professional, experienced, responsive and patient!
Kathi from African Welcome Safaris was very responsive in our communications through emails, even through the many iterations of questions and follow-up questions, to tailor an itinerary that suited our party. She was very patient as well, in answering all our ancillary questions. She also ensured to communicate one person's dietary restrictions to all the lodgings.
The tour itself was fantastic. The lodgings were as advertised. The game drives were a great experience, and our Serengeti guide/driver Bariki was extremely good and thoughtful. We saw the big 5 and more, and managed to experience a live cheetah kill.
SG
Personalized, attention to details and pleasant communication
We had a great trip! Everything was smooth ( all check-ins ) and personable. Reece from African Welcome Safaris was attentive to all our queries and arranged for all that we needed. We left with a good taste of our safari adventure and look forward to more in future.
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Kathi stood out from the crowd providing us with unparalleled service end-to-end.
Kathi, with African Welcome Safaris is a skilled tour operator with a deep understanding of her profession. She was willing to listen to our preferences to create a custom package with the best possible rates. She took the time to understand our needs and budget and provided us with a hassle-free trip of a lifetime to Cape Town and Sabi Sands private reserve where we saw all of the Big 5 plus leopards daily. She organized our accommodations, meals, sightseeing and transportation efficiently. Her restaurant recommendations were excellent.
Our accommodation in Sabi Sands was luxury at it's finest. Kathi provided us with an extraordinary trip end-to-end by arranging for all of our airport, hotel and tour pickups and drop offs and first class accommodations that we would never have been able to find on our own. Our drivers were on time arriving in clean, comfortable transportation with courteous and friendly attitudes.
One of our internal flights experienced a weather delay. I contacted Kathi and she answered my text immediately and stayed with us constantly until the weather cleared and we were on our way again. She even contacted the airport and gave us more up to the minute news before the airline provided it.
I got to know Kathi through our numerous conversations where she displayed a quick sense of humor along with thoughtful travel assistance.
My husband and I have traveled throughout the world and rank this trip at the top of our most memorable and hope one day to travel back to Africa as it is a truly magical place and African Welcome Safaris made it all happen.
SG
Exceptional and Outstanding
My wife and I had an wonderful tour and safari experiences in South Africa.
Kathi planned our itinerary to perfection. Every detail from initial contact, all through actual tour was carefully thought out and seamlessly organized; greatly exceeded our expectations.
Our guide in Cape Town and ranger in safari were very knowledgeable, highly experienced and passionate about South Africa's history and wildlife which made our experience special.
Stayed at luxurious hotel in Cape Town and beautiful safari lodge in Sabi Sabi Reserve with sightings of different animals throughout the day. Able to see Big Five up close along with many other animals was amazing.
We went home with memories that will last a lifetime.
Highly recommend African Welcome Safaris(Kathi) for unforgettable trip to South Africa.
