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Flight of the Eagle Safaris & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- SATSA, CATHSSETA, GGA & NFTGSA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
History and why we learn
My mom decided to visit me for the very first time in South Africa (coming from Belgium) and wanted to see a bit of history. My father in law send me through to Flight of the Eagle, as he knows Eliza and Johan. I must say I wasn't sure at first of what would happen but I was pleasantly surprised. Johan speaks in English which was understandable to my mom and told us so much through the whole day. His knowledge is endless and it was very interesting. We will definitely be in contact with them again in future!
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Email The Liningers | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing customized tour with the BEST guides in South Africa
There aren't words to describe how wonderful our week with Elize and Johan was! We traveled as a family of four with our 9/12 year old kids through Kruger and the surrounding area. From the moment we began our journey, we felt like we were a part of the Flight of the Eagle family. They are so knowledgeable about not only the wildlife and vegetation, but about all of South African history and politics. We must have learned years worth of study in the week we were there. We went on another short safari in Chobe park the following week and my kids had learned so much, they knew more than some of the guides! We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and loved getting to know Elize and Johan. They are so genuine and put a tremendous effort into tailoring a trip that was perfectly suited for family travel. We already miss them dearly and can't wait to find a way back to South Africa.
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Email Tariq hassan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized trip with expert driving and very experienced and knowledgable guide
Very good three days to, in and back from Kruger national park. Our experience was well above our expectations. We had a 7 passenger bus with just our family of four so had time to stop and drive at our convenience. Johan and Elize were great. They knew all the local attractions and sights. Went to great lengths to get us to see the big five at Kruger park.
Very polite, punctual and culturally sensitive to any special needs of their guests. Had every thing well organized.
Highly recommended to all visitors and we hope to travel with them again in the future.
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Email Jessi D | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and beyond all expectations. I feel like I have family in SA.
Elize and Johan are some of the most beautifully genuine people I have ever met. They went above and beyond in every aspect to make my experience authentic and magical. I am a 28-year-old single woman who took a solo 2-month trip around the world. South Africa was my last stop before returning back to the hustle and bustle of the real world. I was nervous to travel alone to South Africa and wanted to find a group who would make me feel safe but still have the knowledge and expertise to provide a great safari experience. I stumbled across Flight of the Eagle online and it was such a blessing. They not only coordinated their part of my journey, they helped me coordinate all of my travel in SA. For my convenience and safety, they picked me up in Hoedspruit after a week-long volunteer project. I immediately felt like I had met new lifelong friends. When booking the trip, I spoke of wanting an authentic SA experience and did they deliver! They cooked the most amazing South African braai’s in the evening with local fares and beverages. Elize even prepares snack bags of your favorite goodies for the drives. The accommodations were more than perfect. They stayed nearby and I always felt extremely safe. Neighboring Kudu, impala, warthogs, and zebras frequented the yard in the evenings. We spent the evenings talking about life and reminiscing over our sightings from the day. I had to pinch myself multiple times at night when I would lay in bed and hear lions roaring in the park.
When I look back on this trip I will never forget the safari experience that Flight of the Eagle provided. I had a game viewer to myself and a trip completely tailored to what I wanted to see. I saw more than most and learned even more. Johan has an uncanny knack for finding rare sightings. He understood that capturing the moments with my Canon were important to me and made every consideration to make sure I got the perfect shot. My list of sightings was above and beyond what I could have hoped for. I had more than 10 lion sightings including lions mating, on kills, on the move, and even a lion crossing a river. Some of my most favorite sightings included: wild dogs on a kill, 150+ elephants in a watering hole, black rhino, and of course the leopard sighting. As my last day approached I had seen everything but a leopard. I desperately wanted to get a glimpse of one but, I understood that they are so elusive and I would have to get lucky. As luck and Johan's persistence would have it, on my last day and in my last hour I got a sighting of a lifetime. Two gorgeous leopards went bounding across the rocks right in front of us. I think I screamed, cried, and danced around for the next 3 hours. Johan and his instincts are the only reason I was able to experience this amazing sighting. He made the decision to wait at this spot after most game viewers had left in disappointment. The photographs came out unreal and I will never forget the joy that we shared together. It was a perfect ending to a perfect week. They delivered me to the airport and actually walked me all the way to security. Tears were shed as I felt like I was leaving family.
I could not recommend Johan and Elize more. They are the kind of people you cherish for a lifetime.
If you are looking for a safe, authentic, and tailored experience Flight of the Eagle is for you. I am a bucket list traveler and rarely return to places already visited, but I will absolutely be back to SA to spend another amazing week with Johan and Elize. Thank you both for making my experience so memorable. I never expected to leave feeling like I had an SA family. You both are so special and always in my heart. I can't wait to see you again someday! xxxx
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Email Munly Yap | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome & Wonderful Holidays - expectation exceeded!
"Flight of the Eagle Safaris & Tours", they cater for any group or family and they tailor-make your holiday to suit you so that you get the best out of your holiday.
Elize & Johan have created a great company that provides an amazing experience. Their services exceeded our expectations and beyond (scenic tours, game drives, catering and accommodation), it was really fun and we felt like we were at home and they also became our friends. We could never get enough of Johan's humor and knowledge, and Elize always making sure everything runs smoothly to the highest standards including self-catering she made sure all our meals are 5 stars standard. Elize, you are Excellent Chef!
It was also an educational and inspirational experience that we will never forget, they both went out of their way to make sure we saw as much as possible. We not only saw the Big 5 and Small 5, they pointed out and shared with us different animals, birds, plants and even the insects.
This was our 2nd holiday in South Africa since Year 2014, we have even talked about a future visit and seeing more of the country and bringing others with us. We will be recommending them to any of our friends who will be traveling to SA!
Elize & "Captain" Johan, Thank You so much for the unforgettable memories we had an awesome holiday and would for sure contact you on our next visit to SA. Cheers!
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Email Richard Mak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everyday a Surprise!!
Overall, exceeded my expectations!
Both Elize & Johan are excellence, we have great time together for 10 days, we cook, stories sharing, dine & wine. Our foods, accommodations are well taken care thoughtfully, most importantly, we learn great knowledge along the road trip.
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Email Nikki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An educational and inspirational experience that I will never forget.
I was so impressed by this tour company. The guides are National Rangers, who have a vast amount of knowledge in all areas of the tours. They are passionate, attentive, kind, friendly and punctual. I was never left bored or unsafe, they answered every single question I had with intensive knowledge. I was taken care of beyond their job description, and I absolutely fell in love with their passion. It was really fun and I felt like I was at home with this tour. So different to any other tour I've been on because they are so incredibly supportive and appreciative of what they do. Their hearts are massive, caring about the wildlife, history, etc. of South Africa. It was a honour to be on their tour, and I will definitely use them again. Clean, punctual, safe and secure!
Absolutely awesome!
Elize and Yohan were fab! They were very friendly and it was clear that us enjoying our time whilst on tour was paramount.The safari adventure was full of informative facts and they seemed like two fun filled walking encyclopaedias! Their passion and love of what they were doing really showed, as well as their integrity and honesty. They worked so well together and would keep us smiling just through their own banter with each other as well with us. I really enjoyed their company. They both went out of their way to make sure we saw as much as possible and to try capture sightings of the big 5. Thank you for an amazing time!
Email Les & Jill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful first safari experience
This was our first safari holiday and our first visit to South Africa. The trip had been arranged at rather short notice and we set off still not quite sure what to expect. We soon realised that we had absolutely nothing to worry about - the tour was superb and way beyond our expectations.
The itinerary that Elise had put together for us with overnight stops at a variety of lodges (Hannah's, Tshukudu, Satara and Skukuza) was perfect for our needs and the whole trip was adapted as we went along to suit our needs.
We had to dodge the rains a little during part of our panoramic trip through the mountains so concentrated on visiting the waterfalls (at their best) at the expense of some of the views that were lost in the mist - the only (unavoidable) negative of the trip.
To say that the combined knowledge shared by Johan and Elise was extensive would be an understatement and their dedication to providing the perfect experience for us was exceptional.
Hannah's was the perfect spot to relax after our long flight from the UK and the various wildlife interactions at Tshukudu will stay in our memories forever.
Once in Kruger Park, our guides’ ability to spot the most elusive creatures hiding amongst the bush helped us to reap the full benefit of our visit. Anyone can spot an elephant crossing the road and the odd impala or two but, thanks to our experts help, we saw a huge variety of animals including Wild Dog, Klipspringer, Duikers, Honey Badgers and more bird species than we could possibly remember - there's a lot more than just the "Big Five" (which we had multiple sightings of). Our guides' knowledge of habitats, plants and animal behaviour clearly stemmed from a huge wealth of experience. Knowing where and when to look for wildlife (and what to listen out for) can only be appreciated when you've seen the experts in action.
Many thanks to Elise and Johan.
We really cannot recommend Flight of the Eagle highly enough.
Email Marianne Louw | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I had an unforgettable and most wonderful experience with the abovementioned company.
On my recent tour with"Flight of the Eagle" the planning, service and overall quality of
the tour was excellent. I found it to be outstanding value for the price and the guides were
very knowledgeable as far as the history, as well as the fauna and flora were concerned.
I can sincerely recommend them to any prospective client in future.