Ntanda Ventures Team
Ntanda Ventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, APTA, ZTA, TCZ & Africas Eden
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Emanuele | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Utter care and professionality
I traveled to Zambia with a friend in December 2021, on a trip organized by Kerry at Ntanda Ventures. I don't usually book with a travel operator but I decided to give it a try, and what a pleasant surprise it was. Kerry organized a one week trip that made us discover two of the best sites Zambia can offer: the South Luangwa National Park, and the Victoria Falls at Livingstone. In both sections of the trip, I really felt the attention to detail and the professionality of somebody who's been in the travel industry for long, knows the ins and out of the country, and knows how to handle unexpected changes a customer might face in light of the pandemic. My friend and I contracted a Covid infection just a week short of traveling to Zambia, and Kerry took care of rescheduling everything for us. On our way to the country, we read on the news that Zambia might put in quarantine, but Kerry was reassured us that it was not official news and told us exactly what to do at the border to have a smooth entrance into the country. Both the campsite at the South Luangwa NP and the hotel in Livingstone were marvelous and really made us feel us spoiled. Activities had been organized for us for every day, including game drives and a boat cruise, and we always had somebody from the two accomodations taking care of us, picking us at the airport and helping us during our stay, always with Kerry in the background for additional help. Overall, a great vacation and a great and professional tour operator. Thank you Kerry for your hard work!
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Email Stanis Smith | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent pre-purchase service, post-purchase service could improve
We contacted a few tour operators prior to booking with Ntanda. We found them easy to deal with, responsive and helpful in tailoring a safari itinerary that met our expectations and budget. They were willing to hold a video-conference with us to discuss options, which we really appreciated. The itinerary itself went off without any hitches. On that basis alone we would have awarded them a top rating. However after we had completed the transaction their service was less attentive. For example, Covid testing requirements to enter Zambia were dropped on March 23rd, however Ntanda only notified us about this on April 5th, by which time one of us had already taken an expensive and unnecessary test. Also, on April 9th we contacted them about the possibility of changing the time of an internal flight, and received an automated response but no follow-up. So in summary I would recommend Ntanda at a 4-star level.
Email Iain Sammons | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing
Sonja went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing holiday - thank you
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Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic and Extremely Knowledgable
Sonya was a huge help in getting us to the Lower Zambezi river, It all went without a hitch and all 4 of us coming off a missionary work team had a marvelous time. Sonya went above and beyond making this trip very memorable. Down to planning, Communicating and getting it all done in a timely fashion. would recommend this Travel Agency to any and all.
Thanks
Sonya
Email Rob Gammage | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, knowledgeable and friendly
Our trip to the Luanga valley was planned three years ago but Covid delayed the trip. Sonja started helping with our plan over a year before our holiday and was always willing to adjust and respond to our rather complicated needs.
The end result was seamless from flights, to collection and delivery to airports as well as the detailed booking for our safari at Thornicroft lodge in the Luangwa and finally our flight from Mfuwe to Lilongwe.
It was a pleasure to do business with Ntanda ventures.
Rob and Melinda
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Email Jozef | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick communication, great experience - all delivered as promised
We booked 4 nights stay with safari in Wild Life Camp in South Luangwa. Communication with Sonja was quick, clear and we have got all information we needed. All was prepared as agreed and we enjoyed the stay in the camp in chalets and safari very much. I recommend.
All around great experience!
Sonja was quick to respond to all my messages and accommodate my changing schedules. She arranged for me a wonderful stay at Flat Dogs camp in South Luangwa. I highly recommend Sonja and Ntanda Ventures!
Email Gabi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing safari in South Luangwa!
It was such a good experience booking my trip with Ntanda Ventures. Sonja was very responsive and organised a great trip based on my budget and preferences. I had a fabulous stay at Wildlife Camp and was very fortunate to have lots of excellent game sightings. I've already booked my next trip with her!!
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Email Volodia Bande | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An authentic, wild and tailor made discovery of Zambia
Traveling around Zambia was an amazing experience thanks to all the work accomplished by Sonja and Ntanda Ventures. We had a wonderful 13 days selfdrive trip accros the most iconic places of the country and some really calm and preserved spots. As young and a bit adventurous people, we wanted to discover Zambia in a confortable and yet human way, Ntanda Ventures allowed us to live that experience.
I'm used to travel in Africa and I went on safari quite few times in differents countries, traveling in Zambia was definitely the most economic, cost-affective and yet magnificent one. Ntanda Ventures managed to organize a really interesting trip which was a mix between selfdrive, off tracks activities (like kayaking on the Zambeze, sleeping in the bush or having some time with a local NGO), confortable lodges with delicious food and very few people (big shout out to Thornicroft Lodge <3), and real safari experiences in South Luangwa / Chobe / Lower Zambezi.
Communication with Sonja was really easy all trip long, since day 1 and till the end, she helped us with few issues, was really convenient and even managed to adapt our trip when we decided to add some last minute activities. Even if you love selfdrive I think it's really comforting to know that you can reach someone to help you wherever you are.
Accomodations were adapted to our needs and expectations, all places were calm, clean, serving great food and offering beautiful landscapes. Ntanda Ventures also gave us some local adresses / stops on the road so that we can enjoy the drive on ourselves even more, all recommandations were really good moments.
I thnik that Zambia is a really beautiful country, with wondeful landscapes, plenty of animals and really interesting people, traveling with Ntanda Ventures allow you to discover all of that, even in a short time and with a very low budget. Thanks again to Sonja who made our trip unforgettable, mostly for Mathilda who was discovering Africa for the first time, she will never forget this one :)
Email Feisal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and Perfect Service
I got in touch with Sonja from Ntanda ventures about two weeks before my intended safari, and I was impressed right from the onset. She understood exactly what I was looking for and communication was fast and very informative. For our transfer to Kiambi lodge, the driver was at our hotel half an hour before the pick up time, ready for us and he kept the same time when picking us up from the lodge to take us back to Lusaka. Kiambi lodge was an amazing stay, I highly recommend doing one night camping on the island on the banks of the Zambezi. Keep up the good work and I most definitely will be back soon.