Kanyezi Africa Safari
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 1983)
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
Reviews
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Email John P | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Journey with Kanyezi
Had been thinking about visiting South Africa for a long time and finally decided to make the trip with Kanyezi. I have to say first that I could not have made a better choice. From the day of arrival in Cape Town to our departure at Johannasburg, Kenyezi delivered on all that they had promised, guiding us on an adventure of a lifetime. Tours of Cape Town were fantastic and included a tour of the City, a visit to a Cheetah rescue facility, a penguin colony, a local market, a visit to a winery and trip to the Cape of Good Hope. The hotel we stayed at was first rate with more than one restaurant choice and beautiful African art in the lobby.
From Cape Town we headed up to the Sabi Sabi National Reserve for our Safari Adventure of a lifetime. We stayed at the Bush Lodge which was the most amazing and beautiful place with large suites, a watering hole, amazing staff and the best food. Try the local delicacies if your are an adventurous diner. If not, there are choices for all palates. We went on Safari twice a day for four hours at a time and as promised, got to see the Big Five on every day of this adventure, plus a couple of rare finds of a Cheetah that had just made a kill as well as a pack of wild dogs. There was also an opportunity to visit a local village to meet the people and included stops a school where all of the children were excited to meet us. Also included an optional chance to see a shaman, which to me was a hoot, and we also met a group of local women who invited us to dance with them as one of them played a drum for us. Was a wonderful day.
After the safari we chose to go to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, the Seventh Wonder of the Natural World. We stayed in a very nice motel accomodation right on the Zambezi River and besides visiting the Falls we were treated to a great buffet style dinner where there were local drummers and dancers and we got to play along with drums that they passed out to people at the tables. On the second evening we took a cruise along the Zabezi River where we were treat to snacks and drinks and saw a family of hippos swimming across the river. An amazing site.
Thank you Chris, Chip and Manny for making this trip an adventure of a lifetime. We hope to join you again in the future. GO KANYEZI
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Email Michelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Words cannot express
This experience was absolutely fantastic!
At the time, the airline that we were going to use went on strike, which was something out of the company’s hands. That did delay the arrival times which was a bummer but on arrival, we were treated with beautiful flowers and employees from the company. We got into vans and went to our hotel that we were staying while in Cape Town. BEAUTIFUL location, great spa, awesome food, and cool activities to do on site. Definitely check out the eagle encounters sanctuary, the winery for some wine tasting, and the area where local artists sell their art!
During the tours around Cape Town, we were in a spacious van that had 9 other people in the van. It was difficult to hear the drivers when they were sharing fun facts, however were very receptive to being asked to speak louder. Learned a lot in the car and the people that were in our van were delightful! The locations we went to awesome- really liked the light house hike (option to take a tram, but the hike was gorgeous). There was a good amount of down time which really helped the experience not feel so rushed and you got to explore the area where you were touring that day.
I didn’t know the Cape Town tours were part of this adventure, so that was a fun surprise!
We then went up to where the actual safari took place. There was an option to fly which you do get their faster, but the drive really wasn’t that bad and you got to see more of South Africa.
When at Sabi Sabi- WOW! The food was out of this world, the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable! I could name drop for days.
Chris, Chip, and Manny were a delight and very helpful/ all about making sure we were enjoying our experience! Thank you guys for one of the best vacations I ever had! Definitely planning to do it again in the future!
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Email Wayne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
South Africa Safari a $20K DISASTER
My review is based on the Facts concerning our disaster October 2019 Safari: 1. Provided flight times 4X to company, arrived in Cape Town after almost two days traveling and NO ONE from this company was there to meet us, would think that a company had been in business for so many years would have figured out how to meet guests at the airport, we finally found their rep after ONE Hour of searching the airport. We had paid an extra $220 because we were told that the company had to pay a driver to come pick us as we were a separate transfer because of our late arrival. We were very surprised that when we joined our large group that we were packed into a small van with passengers to our knowledge did NOT have to pay an extra transfer fee. We did NOT have a separate transfer as charged. Next, we choose this very expensive company because they advertise in writing that there will be a 10 guests per expedition. Another surprise for us was that we had 28 guests on our expedition which was 4 TIMES the advertised limit!! Because there were SO MANY guests, we were packed into small crowded vans for the entire Cape Town portion of this tour with guides who also served as drivers and their explanations could only be heard in the seat next to the driver, a real disaster, very poorly organized. Also we needed assistance in purchasing SA Rand and were UNABLE to get any assistance from Chris or his employees, we eventually solved the problem ourselves, Cape Town tour was totally disorganized as we had NO idea what to see or what to do with the large amount of FREE time we were given on this tour. This review is just the tip of the iceberg as I could almost write a book on how much we were disappointed on paying over $20K for a safari that we experienced so many problems. We should have spent this large amount of money on a different tour operator who was focused on providing more value for the dollar:(
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Email Craig Carroll | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
No details were missed in making this an experience of a lifetime
Never had to worry about anything during this adventure. Chip Allen provided great information both before and after the trip. Stayed at the Leadwood Dulini Lodge and the staff took care of every need. Travelled with two friends specifically for photography. Nic our ranger and Dyke our tracker made sure that every game drive there was plenty of opportunity to get close and the best angle for viewing. Nic was very knowledgeable about animals, birds and plants.
Food at the lodge was fantastic and an adventure in itself. Every employee knew our names and always were positive.
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Email Laverne and Kevin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of a Lifetime!
We enjoyed ourselves tremendously! Chip Allen was very efficient with our itinerary and guidance of our travels. The staff at Dulini Lodge was so friendly, like “Ohana”. Everything was so perfect! The food was fantastic, the lodge was so beautiful and very comfortable, and the safaris were breathtaking! We mostly appreciated getting very close to the animals and feeling safe at the same time, thanks to our Ranger, Nic and Tracker, Dyke. Being able to go off road and into the bush to watch the animals in their habitat was totally awesome! We came home with lots of fond memories and amazing pictures. We had so much exciting stories to tell everyone, they were very envious of our trip. They too, hope to experience a once in a lifetime trip to Africa. We will surely recommend Kanyezi Africa Safari to everyone. Thank you for making my ultimate dream trip in Africa an experience of a lifetime!
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Email Chet Anderson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable! The Trip Of A Lifetime! Everything was first class!
Capetown was beautiful, the tours and food excellent! When the airline, (Air Canada), totally screwed us for a day of vacation, Chris rearranged everything so we didn’t miss one minute of the best tours. Safari was awesome and humbling, seeing the big five every day. The comfort on safari was unsurpassed! Victoria Falls passed my expectations, especially enjoying a five star dinner and having a hippo wander out of the river to dine with us!
We are ready to go!
We had trouble getting our tickets due to an airline strike, but all is well! We have our tickets, and they are treating us to a Cape Town experience all on them for my birthday. We appreciate the effort and want to say thank you! We can’t wait to go and will be uploading pictures for everyone to see once we arrive.
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Email Kim Delahanty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The dust on my boots and the rhythm of my feet and my heartbeat say Africa
Words cannot express the joy, excitement and awe we felt. This was a life changing trip for my family and I . Thank you for all of the breath taking safaris, coordination, fun , delicious food, expertise of the Kanyezi teams and leadership such as Chris, Manie and Chip, life changing experiences petting a cheetah, feeding owls, holding a black eagle, friendship and fellowship with new friends. We would definitely go with this tour group again and again.
The dust on my boots and the rhythm of my feet and my heartbeat say Africa .
Absolutely fascinating. All our needs were met. It totally exceeded my expectations.
Everything was wonderful. The rooms, the food, the staff. Our tracker and ranger were the best. Go Ruth’s Ruthless Renegades.
I will always remember this amazing trip. We saw every animal possible. I learned so much about the environment and the animals. Absolutely amazing
My heart is in Africa
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Email Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable trip with Kanyezi Africa!
All was as promised! Beyond my expectations. Met at the airport by Chris himself with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Clean, modern van. Our stay at Stellenbosch at the winery was wonderful. Great food, beautiful rooms. Capetown and Cape of Good Hope tours fantastic. Our guide Manie was amazing. Then on to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in Kruger Park. Absolutely gorgeous place. Rooms awesome. Can’t say enough. The safari can’t be put into words. Saw the big 5 and then some. Then on to Victoria Falls. Again a fantastic experience.
For anyone wanting a trip of a lifetime go with Kanyezi!
