Guides & Their Toys
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
- Offices In:
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United States
Canada
Australia - Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Linda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five stars all the way
Our GoTouchDown trip to South Africa was the trip of a lifetime and did not disappoint. Accommodations and food were all excellent. All of our tour guides were knowledgable, fun, and dependable. I would recommend this agenda to all of my friends.
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Email Dave | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Tour Operator was Awesome from the start to the finish of the of a lifetime.
All the locations of the trip were well staffed and clean. The US dollar went a long way in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We saw 4 of the Big 5 Water Buffalos,Lions , Rhinoceros and Elephants . The Leopards only come out at night to hunt, no one wanted to go looking for them. Most of the Safari Sites were in the wild. All the countries were beautiful landscapes that went for miles and miles. All of the staff were always available for questions and anything you needed. All drivers were very personable and could answer any questions that we all had . There was 9 family and friends in our group. Each one would recommend this trip of a lifetime to anyone. We were always safe and looked after no matter where we were.
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Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very knowledgeable and friendly and we had a great time
Overall Go Touch Down was fabulous! There was a guide at the airport to meet us and get us started off without a hitch! We arrive a few days before the tour which was wonderful and we had time to acclimate and add an excursion on one day. Each of the locations we stayed at got better as we went. we all fell in love with Dulstroom. Which we had more free time there to enjoy some fly fishing since it was the Fly Fishing Mecca of South Africa. Several in our group said we could easily live there!! The Tshukudu Lodge was incredible and we got to see almost every animal. The game drivers were great and took a lot of pride in showing us around and trying to find as many animals as possible! Love that we parked at one of the dams to have a drink and a snack. When we first got to the game lodge we were taken to our rooms and right in front of our room was a Cheetah sleeping. I was a bit taken aback, but our driver said, "Don't worry about him" and walked right behind him and into our room. Oh my!! The food was great and everyone was very helpful. Go Touch Down booked our added tour to Victoria Falls, which was an incredible addition. So glad we got to experience that. The morning we walked the falls we were almost by ourselves! Simply a trip of a lifetime! Thank you Go Touch Down for an incredible journey and so many wonderful memories!!
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Email Firebrand | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa via Go Touch Down was Splended
My best friend and I went on the Signature Adventure Experience (11 days) tour and it was, simply put, AH-mazing. All the stay locations were lovely with a good amount of wilderness, animals, luxury and food. Food was exceptional, if not, too much at Humala River Lodge (3 meals and 2 big snacks a day). While some days spotting animals was difficult on game reserves that are 49,000 acres plus, it was still a magical adventure trying to find them. The views at Humala River Lodge were stunning, Seasons Resort and Spa was wonderful despite the torrential rains and I can't say enough about Belle Maroc in Cape Town (views, service and food to die for). Truly an enjoyable trip and worth every penny. I haven't stopped talking about it since I returned. Fair warning there were bats in our rooms at Humala River Lodge. That is the only negative. I never saw one, but my BFF did.
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Email Donna | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Safari Adventure
A safari was always on our bucket list. Despite our many travels around the globe, this safari was an incredible experience and a fun adventure. The Go Touch Down staff took good care of us and were responsive to our every need. The accommodations, meals, entertainment, transportation, and knowledgeable guides were all outstanding, and South Africa is beautiful. The trip included a variety of stops that showcased waterfalls and mountains and other wonders of the country, and while on safari we managed to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat -- giraffes, zebras, elephants, hippos, rhinos, wildebeests, antelopes, and kudus, to name a few.
As part of the safari trip organized by Go Touch Down, we also visited Pilanesberg, a lion sanctuary, and an elephant sanctuary, which gave us a much closer look at the animals and the efforts to protect them. Those side trips offered additional photo opportunities.
Although my husband and I were traveling together, our small safari group included some singles, work friends, and a few other couples. Everyone seemed to have a great time and we made friends with each other, remaining in contact after returning to our home countries.
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Email Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Journey of a Lifetime in Africa
Our trip to Africa with Go Touch Down Travel & Tours was everything we hoped for. Our group of 11 found the guides, accommodations, meals and excursions to all be first class and well organized. The level of customer service both before the trip and during our travels was exceptional and we felt very well taken care of. In Capetown and the surrounding area, we experienced so many wonderful things including whale watching, penguins, seals, a diamond / tanzanite factory, Robbens Island, and a tour of Langa Township. Once on safari, we were treated to many animal sightings including giraffes, zebra, ostrich, elephants, rhinos, wildebeests, lions, baboons, and hippos, just to name a few...:) We were most impressed with the extremely comfortable accommodations everywhere we stayed and the meals were always first class and plentiful. In addition, our guides both in Capetown and on Safari were knowledgeable, flexible, and a lot of fun! As a bonus, we extended our trip to spend 2 days near Victoria Falls in Zambia which was equally spectacular and well worth the additional time. Overall, we agreed that it was, indeed, a "Journey of a Lifetime" and we have hundreds of photos and wonderful memories to show for it.
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Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
overall a wonderful experience
Both the Cape Town and Safari tour were wonderful,knowledgeable staff,very good food and accommodations and amazing animals on safari.Africa is a very beautiful country that your company enables tourists to experience.
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Email Bob L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable in the tracking of the animals and had a fantastic personality.
This was our once in a lifetime vacation and it didn't disappoint. The staff was very friendly and helpful while we were there. You'll never go hungry because they feed you four times a day and the food was great! We saw were able to see almost ALL of the animals and get plenty of pictures. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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Email Lisl B | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an incredible experience with Go Touchdown Tours at Tshukudu Game Lodge!
We had an incredible experience with Go Touchdown Tours at Tshukudu Game Lodge. The staff was wonderful, always friendly and attentive. The guides were knowledgeable and made our game drives unforgettable. The food was delicious, offering a variety of tasty options. The accommodation was amazing, providing comfort and stunning views. Highly recommended for an unforgettable safari adventure! Price was great and worth every penny. Communication with staff beforehand was on point, while at the lodge staff kept us informed. Very reliable and we can't wait to go again!
Email Gillian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful
It was very well organised. All food provided was excellent and there was plenty of it. There was so much to see. I think that an overnight stay in Kruger would have been beneficial so that we could see the wild life in the early morning as well. There was again so much to see and very little time when we were only there for the day. The tour guides were very informative. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It is unfortunate that we were unable to walk outside of the reserve itself because they do not have a gun licence. The scenery and wild life were breathtaking.