Barbara and Peter Plebankiewicz - owners
Safpol Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1997)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
PL
Email Anna,Dariusz and friends | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful time in South Africa with Safpol Safaris
On behalf of our group I would like to say thank you to Barbara, Peter and Basia for organising this wonderful trip. They were always responsive in communication and very understanding of our needs. Safpol has fixed itineraries listed on their website, but worked with us to adjust the itinerary based on our preferences of what we wanted to see and do. They offered good ideas and tips when planning the trip while also honouring the budget we had available. The quality of the accommodation they booked was exceptional. They really put together an amazing itinerary for us and we did not have any complications with anything. The lodges were great, the safaris were amazing, all the transfers were on time, everything was just as the itinerary explained it would be. The tour guides Mariola and Marek were very knowledgeable and really caring about nature and the environment. We really enjoyed our holiday. Thanks to Safpol we had a wonderful time in South Africa. We will recommend Safpol as a very trustworthy company that gives a guarantee of a successful holiday.
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Email Maura | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best of South Africa and Swaziland
Safpol Safaries planned an outstanding two week holiday. We enjoyed learning about the history of South Africa with visits to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto; thoroughly loved the safaris that were scheduled in Kruger Park, Hluhluwe Game Reserve and Lion Park; found the scenery of the country spectacular as we travelled the Panorama Route and concluded our vacation in the beautiful city of Capetown. Safpol Safaries and especially our travel consultant, Basia Combrinck were a pleasure to work with. She responded promptly to every inquiry, question or request that was made. Further, she was willing to modify our itinerary to accommodate our special interests or changes as the trip neared. I would highly recommend anyone travelling to South Africa to contact and work with Safpol Safaris.
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Email Erica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zimbabwe and Botswana
The trip they organized exceeded all expectations. Having not found too many reviews in advance I admit to have been somewhat sceptical - for nothing.
Having travelled a lot this trip makes it to the very top. A great experience! Basia (from Safpol Safaris) is very quick to reply and whatever questions I had in mind were warmly welcomed and everything accordingly addjusted.
The programme we had in Zimbabwe (visiting Victoria Falls, Zambezi river, an evening game drive etc.) and in Kasane, Botswana (Chobe river Cruise, game drive) was wonderful.
This trip left us both (we were travelling as a couple) in awe. Can't wait to have our next African adventure - hopefully organized by Safpol Safaris. Thank you very much for organizing this wonderful trip!
PL
Email Barbara Sikorska | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
super organisation excellent travel agency.
whenever travelling to South Africa only Safpol Safaris have to be chosen! We were very well served by your Company- Everything worked out fine and everybody from our group was very satisfied. Excellent job. Thank you very much indeed!
PL
Email marcin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
you can rely on them
I organized with Safpol few corporate groups in South Africa, always all was perfect. Great value for money. They are very helpful and open for new ideas.
PL
Email Kamila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, first adventure with Africa
Rich trip plan. The organization - unobjectionable. Great guide - Mariola, who kept the group in the discipline :). I love this expedition for: the atmosphere, safari, bungee jumping, shark diving, the scent of the bush and i could specify without end;). Definitely recommend.
PL
Email Beata | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent
The tour was very well organized. The program was very interesting and tailored to our needs. We have seen many interesting things. Beautiful views, wild animals, many unforgettable experiences. Our guide was the best guide I ever had
I recommend to everyone. Incredible adventure.
Email Marcin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous..!!!! I have come back from Southa Africa 1 month ago
I recommend to everyone, beautiful views, wildlife, animals and a guide that is 100% prepared to organize your stay.
PL
Email Krzysiek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour operator in South Africa
We took from Safpol tour starting from Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. This was excellent experience. Hotels was nice and comfortable. Guide was helpful with big knowledge of the region.
I recomend Safpol to all travelers
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Email Judy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top-notch tour operator
We just came back from the Trip of our Life time to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana a few days ago. All the credit of Safpol.
I initially picked Safpol out of 4 tour operators because(1) their basic itinerary matched very close to what I had in mind; (2) very responsive communication; (3) very good reviews; and (4) close to my budget. After I decided to go with Safpol, the various travel consultants whom I worked with, especially Wilna, all demonstrated very efficient communication as well as a willingness and flexibility to accommodate to my needs. For example, I specifically requested triple rooms as I do not want two separate rooms for the three of us. Safpol made an effort to switch us to triple rooms/suite/2-bedroom apartment in all destinations. I have also requested to add a day of private reserve camp; visit a specific wine estate in the Cape region; as well as a visit to Soweto in Johannesburg. Safpol incorporated all of these requests seamlessly on my basic itinerary.
During the tour, both of my tour guides are very professional, especially Hennie. He was very experienced and knowledgeable about the Kruger area, Johannesburg, the country of South Africa, its economy, politics, culture, history, animal behaviors, environment, eco-system... etc. Truly blessed to have such a great guide.
We did have a little hiccups towards the last part of our trip, when we traveled to Zimbabwe and Botswana. For this portion of the trip, we were guided by a local tour operator in Zimbabwe, that I believed Safpol subcontracted out. The tour itself was fabulous!! However, due to the Air Zimbabwe's changing our flight schedules as well as a miscommunication among the Zimbabwe tour operator, Air Zimbabwe and our driver, the situation was a bit messy and chaotic at one point. Thanks to the intervention of Peter, Safpol's owner, everything was resolved smoothly at the end.
Overall, I can't say anything negative about my experience with Safpol. They totally exceeded my expectation. Highly recommended.