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
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Email Katarzyna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania- Great Safari and Zanzibar Experience
This was our first trip organised by Safpol, and we have to admit that everything was just fine! We started out trip with 7 days Safari (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro N.P) We were met by our guides at the airport in Arusha and from then on we had great companion. After safari we were driven back to the airport and flew for 5 days rest in Zanzibar. We had great time there as well. We strongly reccomend Safpol Safaris!
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Email Peter | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip!
I cannot rate this company enough!!! Our trip included South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The vehicles were comfy and the guides very knowledgeable. We didn't have one bad experience and we would 100% use them again. Highly recommended for people like us with no idea of where to start – the office helped us to build perfect itinerary, had brilliant suggestions and gave lots of priceless advises. Don’t hesitate to book with Safpol, you won't be disappointed!
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Email Iwona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent adventure.
We spent 2 weeks in southern Africa. Mainly in Namibia and Botswana. Our trip ended in Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls. It was a wonderful adventure for us. Nature is overwhelmingly beautiful. On a safari in Etosha N.P. and Moremi N.P., we felt as happy as kids at the toy store. Wildlife, beautiful weather, comfortable lodges and hotels made us never forget these holidays.
Mr. Peter Plebankiewicz, our guide, was very helpful, always ready for our suggestions. We spent two weeks together, travelling with smiles on our faces non stop. He was never tired or unhappy. He also helped us organize all activities like rafting or bungee jumping. Everything was awesome.
Our entire African adventure was planned and organized together with Safpol. Thanks to the Internet it was very easy.
We also wanted to thank Mrs. Basi Combrinck for the efficient help and always quick, friendly contact by Whatsapp or email.
Kisses,
Iwona Szewczuk
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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.
Email Tony & Meredith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
What a fabulous trip! The guides were so knowledgeable and easy to work with. All arrangements fitted well together and there were very few hiccups. All communications with the tour operators were professional and very knowledgeable. The hotels were all very good and exceeded our expectations. We have already referred several other friends to Safpol and would not hesitate to use them again.
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Email Sabrina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good way to see the sights without worrying about logistics
This was a good way to see nearly all the sights I wanted to see in Cape Town and its environs without having to figure out the logistics of getting to each one & paying individual admissions for each. I also got to do a bunch of fun things that weren't on my bucket list, such as a sunset cruise. We enjoyed it. The guide Safpol hired - Gillian Schroeder - is a native of the area who provided interesting details that we wouldn't have otherwise heard about, and was able to steer us to lunch places frequented by locals, a vendor that still had official Springboks rugby team merch after everywhere else was sold out and other experiences we wouldn't have had if we were trying to figure out Cape Town on our own. If you are a teetotaler, be forewarned that several stops in this package feature alcohol. While one would expect alcohol at a winery, I was surprised that only alcoholic beverages came with the snacks the wildlife safari facility provided with this package. This was my first experience using a tour operator. I might have been able to spend less money if I arranged hotels and visits to tourist spots myself as I usually do, but it was nice to leave the arrangements to someone else for a change.
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Email Anna i Piotr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent, real professional guide.
Our 18-day tour through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe took place in October 2023. It was truly an exciting experience. Everything was very well organized from the moment we arrived in Windhoek to our departure.
As we were travelling from one place to another we stayed in different accommodations almost every night, the lodges we stayed in were clean, spacious and fully equipped. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was really delicious with many local ingredients. Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and did an excellent job to organize our activities: sunset or sunrise walks, safaris which allowed us to admire fauna and flora. We expected to see some animals but the number we saw was incredible:
elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and countless species of birds.
We strongly recommended boat cruise on the Okavango River (hippos! crocodiles!) and the marine cruise-let us watch plenty of sea creatures: humpback whales, dolphins, seals, pelicans.
We also had the opportunity to fly over Victoria Falls in a helicopter. The natural landscape and the views were marvellous.
It was an expensive trip, but one that is well worth the cost.
We would definitely recommended the tour to everyone who still dream about Africa.
Nice and funny tour guide with big knowledge
Everything from the start was great- starting from the planning part to the finish line. Barbara helped us to make the trip fit our needs. When choosing to visit Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe be preapared to spend long hours in the car. Thankfully the car itslef was very comfortable, spacious and had A/C. The hotels varied in range- from exquisite ones to mid-range- all clean and nice. We spent one night in a tent in the heart of a bush, but don't worry it had running water, hot showers and the breakfast was served in a beutiful lodge nearby. During the entire trip we only had amazing food- almost each night the guide took us to a great, local restaurants and let us choose anything we wanted a'la cart (which was included in the price). The wildlife we witnessed was breathtaking. If you love elephants, there is no better place to see them. We highly recommend taking a helicopter above Victoria Falls- worth every penny. To make it a 6 stars out of 5 we would need a few extra days in Mauritius and would suggest it to anyone who can take a longer leave than us :)
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Email Piotr | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very reliable tour operator
We have been cooperating for several years. The cooperation is always good. The service is professional and always at a favorable price. Flexibility is also an important aspect of cooperation. I recommend!
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Email Kumaran | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well arranged and coordinated Victoria Falls tour package from Safpol Safaris
Having planned this trip in 2020 and with various uncertainties around due to the pandemic situation, our trip was made possible by Safpol Safaris in a cool comfortable way in May 2021.
In general, the tour operators were friendly, reachable and reliable. Replanning was done efficiently for stay and activities based on their personal experiences also. The recommendations for activities and sight-seeing spots were much helpful and meeting our expectations!
Especially the stay in Shearwater Explorers village arranged by Safpol has to be mentioned. It was a nice place with nice ambience and service staffs.
Mighty Victoria falls visit, Zambezi game drive, helicopter ride were truly exciting with wonderful service arranged by Safpol.
The stay and game drive in Hwange Safari Lodge was also equally amazing amidst the incredible wildlife of Africa!
Overall service meets our expectations and we wish to recommend this tour operator, if asked for!
