Safari Club
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & ATOL
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $63 to $1,510 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous service from Safari Club. Best babymoon ever!
My partner and I decided to do one last (for now) big trip before we embarked on a family and wanted to head to Africa to combine a trip to see friends in Cape Town with the chance to see the big 5 in action. We spoke to a few tour operators but eventually settled on Safari Club after speaking to Paul, one of their consultants. He was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Africa and was able to put together an itinerary that took in everything we wanted to see and was great value for money. He really listened to what we wanted to do.
They arranged everything for us, all we had to do was get to Heathrow. Communication was great before, during and after the trip. When our flight from Maun in Botswana was delayed and risked us missing our onward connection home they kept in contact with us, our tour guide on the ground and had a back up plan in place in case we missed the connection. Thankfully we made the flight connection and never had to put plan B into action but it was comforting to know there was one.
The trip itself was amazing, after seeing the New Year in with friends in Cape Town we set off on our adventure starting at Victoria Falls which was incredible. We stayed at the Waterberry Lodge on the Zambian side of the Zambezi. We did a spot of line fishing, visited the market and of course saw the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Next stop was Botswana, and even the flight there was magical. When we boarded the pilot asked if we'd seen the falls from the air which we hadn't so he rerouted and flew directly over them, not a site I'm going to forget in a while. During the flight we saw zebra, antelope, elephants to name a few which gave us a taste of what to come. We did two camps in Botswana and both were spectacular. We saw so much wildlife, ate amazing food, drank great wine and beer and slept in the luxury under the stars.
What made this trip special was the people. Paul from Safari Club arranged such a fantastic trip that all we had to do was sit back and enjoy. The guides, hotel staff, transfer agents looked after our every need but it was never intrusive just there to help when you needed them.
I would highly recommend Safari Club if you are looking for a safari, especially if you want a tailored made itinerary and don't want to do your safari's in the back of the huge buses. Top marks. I wouldn't hesitate to rebook with them.
Email Jane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
First Time with Safari-Club
Our recent trip to Kenya was the first time we had used Safari-Club and I doubt it will be the last. Having been on many safaris to Kenya over the last 23 years we knew where we wanted to stay in Nairobi and in the Masai Mara but wanted also to stay somewhere in the Laikipia area in the hope of seeing wild dogs. Sosian Lodge was mentioned as a possible venue and after some research we decided to go there and it was an excellent suggestion by Safari Club. On their recommendation we had a three night stay at Sosian and are so pleased we did as we saw a pack of wild dog on our second full day there. As to the Masai Mara I love Governors Camps so we did not require a recommendation as to where to stay there. All the arrangements (reservations, pick ups etc) for the whole holiday worked perfectly including Safar Club's suggestion that we stopped off at the Ole Sereni in Nairobi for a couple of hours or so before actually going to the airport.
Email James and Jennie Henderson. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We travelled to Namibia late december and Safari Club did an excellent job for us.
The safari to Namibia was the best we have ever done
Expertise and attention to detail delivers a fantastic safari experience...again !
This was the third time that I had used The Safari Club to arrange a trip to Africa.
Paul and Ellie have a wide range of experience of Africa and their attention to detail in achieving our specific requirements produced a fantastic trip which neither my wife and I will forget. They were in tune with what we wanted from the start which was wider than just a safari.
All the hotels and lodges were beyond expectation. All transportation arrangements worked perfectly. They were also able to assist with recommendations for additional trips and restaurants etc.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Safari Club to anyone who wants the perfect African experience. In fact, we can't wait to go again.
A six pack holiday to Botswana
Having previously been on a top quality holiday to Botswana organised by Safari Club, this time my wife and I invited four friends to join us. Therefore, there was no room for mistakes or a lower quality trip than before, my wife had promised them the best safari going...
We travelled via Cape Town and toured South Africa for a week before going to Botswana Wilderness camps And then returned home via Johannesburg. Three couples all had different itineraries, different departure dates, different return dates and all flew different airlines to S A. Paul at Safari Club organised everything, and it all worked perfectly.
Thanks to Paul and Ellie for arranging everything.
We all can't wait to go again.....
Email Pete Bowcock | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wildebeest Migration and so much more
We had previously travelled with Safari Club to Zambia a few years ago having initially met them at a travel show and been impressed with their knowledge of Africa and willingness to listen to us and work with us to create our dream safari holiday.
We had always wanted to witness the wildebeest migration in Tanzania and contacted Safari Club for advice on when and where to go. As previously Paul was extremely helpful and happy to work with our budget to plan a trip for us.
Following Safari Club’s suggestions we opted for a private overland 4x4 safari visiting Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater before flying to the North of the Serengeti where the wildebeest were expected to be massing, before crossing the Mara River into Kenya.
The plan was spot on and after an enjoyable overland trip the highlight of which was following a large male leopard in Tarangire for almost half an hour. The trip to the Mara river was the other big highlight as we arrived just as a large group of wildebeest crossed the river in front of us, the huge crocodiles made a couple of attempts to grab one but on both occasions the wildebeest got lucky.
Our trip finished with a few days on the beach in Zanzibar, once again we were not disappointed, our beach hotel suited us perfectly.
If you are thinking of going on an African safari and want to talk to a company who will listen carefully to your ideas and provide plenty of knowledgeable and Impartial advice, then we would highly recommend Safari Club.
Email Chris M | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, just like previous experiences
Gathering initial requirements and building a plan around the thought was very good. Quickly came to agreement and booked. Hints and recommendations made were greatly appreciated.
The safari itself was amazing and all the organisation went according to plan. The attention to detail on the transfers was very good.
All in all and excellent booking process, safari and experience.
GR
Email Virginia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent tour operator
From the beginning, Safari Club were fast and efficient to reply to all correspondence. There personal service was excellent. They tailored our requirements very well and made the whole booking experience very simple and stress free. Their support team in Kenya were also very attentive and professional. I would have no hesitation in using them for future holidays and recommending them to others.
Email Chris R | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamlessly organised, fantastic trip from start to finish, couldn't fault a thing
From first contact with Paul at Safari Club (SC) I was impressed by his knowledge, recommendations and the standard of the information he sent through about every destination and particularly each choice of accommodation. He found us an incredible deal and the booking process was very quick and painless. By the time we left the UK we were thoroughly prepared for everything ahead of us thanks to the team at SC.
As soon as we were on the ground in Kenya the organisation was seamless and seemingly a lot better than anyone else landing in Nairobi received. We were met at passport control by a representative, taken straight through baggage collection while everyone else queued for the scanner and were in our transfer to the hotel within 15 minutes of getting off the plane. The overnight hotel before flying to the Masai Mara was very nice, the transfers all arrived on time and the drivers were very engaging, helpful and friendly.
The Safari experience itself was great. The standard of accommodation was top class and the guides and staff were all excellent. We saw the big 5 within 4 drives and many other amazing sights we could only have dreamt of seeing. I'm told from more experienced safari goers that we were very lucky! I know it's low-season but I would recommend visiting in November as the reserves were very quiet and the weather was perfect, hot in the day, warm at night with the odd isolated rain shower.
I would not hesitate to recommend Safari Club to anyone thinking of going on safari. As a first-timer looking to go at a less popular time of year it was particularly useful to speak to Paul about the different advantages of each country/area and then the different types of accommodation once we'd chosen that. The logistics of getting you to your final destination must be very challenging given the various car and plane transfers involved but we did not have even the slightest hiccup which I was very impressed with (and pleased about).
Email Ann C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our third trip with Safari Club. All fantastic, individually tailored just for us. Magical Africa.
Our experience with Safari Club has been exceptional. All our trips have exceeded our expectations, They listened to our requests, kept us up to date with plans. The tour went very smoothly, always someone there to meet you with a smile. I would not hesitate to use Safari Club again for any African holiday. The whole family next time?!!! They will not be the cheapest but they will certainly be the best, so value for money.