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 Alice | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Come and see life at its best!!
I have traveled twice with Kanyezi African Safaris. I loved it so much the first time that I brought along a friend for my second trip. I recommend Kanyezi unequivocally with the highest rating possible. The trips exceeded my expectations - and the second was even better than the first.
Both times I traveled late May / early June which was the perfect time (fall) for weather and absence of bugs. But next time I may try spring instead.
Chris and Michael, the owners of Kanyezi, are perfect hosts and know how to put together the best tours of South Africa. From their personal greeting at the airport upon arrival to the departure they make everything a luxury and an adventure.
Some people said they felt weird about wiring the money early on, but it's absolutely safe and worth every penny! I don't know how they provide such luxurious business-class travel and wonderful accommodations at such a reasonable price point, but they know their business well and have been doing this a long time. Their experience pays off for their guests, making the whole trip a dream come true.
The accommodations are extravagantly luxurious. The suites are beautiful, the food is delicious and elegantly served. And the safaris are conducted in small groups (there were 6 in my group) with a dedicated ranger and tracker. Every night the ranger joined us at the sumptuous dinner, which added to the personal care and the depth of knowledge gained on the trip.
The highlight, of course, is the safaris: two drives and one walk per day. You see more than you could have imagined. Wildlife big and tiny. The ranger and tracker share their knowledge and love of the land and animals. Viewing the sunrise and sunset every day (as well as the Southern Cross in the night sky) touched some part of my soul that lies dormant most of the time.
If you have any dream of safari, you should consider Kanyezi to ensure that you have the best safari on earth.
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Email Maggie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Trip Exactly as Described!
The actual tour part of the trip was fantastic. Everything that was described was as good as promised. The Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge was beyond belief! It has got to be one of the most exquisite places I have ever stayed in. Unbelievable service and accommodations, it was beyond 5 stars!
While some people may be concerned about wiring funds to this company, there is no need. It is very commonplace in Africa to do business this way, and it was fine.
The safari was perfect! lots of animal life and in ONE game drive we saw all of the Big 5! incredible. I just wish the trip was longer.
I thought communication with them was a little difficult due to the time differences from So. Africa and the US, there were some days it took 4 days for a reply, so allow for time accordingly. Their phone lines were not functioning at the time, but they do have a US phone number that is transferred to So. Africa - when it works.
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Email Candace Buist | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
KANYEZI GAVE US A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE - THANK YOU - CHRIS AND MICHAEL
My son and I have been on safari with Kanyezi twice (April 2016,2017) and we are going again in October this year.
You are greeted at the Capetown Airport and you will be well taken care of by Chris and Michael for the rest of your trip. Accommodations in Capetown are extremely nice as are the daily outings with Chris and Michael.
The Kanyezi Safari lodge is exceptional with a wonderful staff, food and service. You go on two game drives daily and see many, many animals with wonderful photo opportunities from your open air jeep. Your tracker and guide make sure your African safari is all that you dreamed.
Thank you Chris & Michael for some of the best times of our life, see you soon!
Candi and Jake
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Email Teresa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most fabulous trip of my life, such a dream come true.
I took my 25 year old son and 23 year old daughter on my bucket list trip. My kids were skeptical but everything about the trip was fabulous. It was very organized and on a small scale, only 10 people. Chris and Michael were very customer service oriented and made the trip special. They know the area and kept everyone safe. I cried every day getting to see the animals free. The African people were very nice every where we went. The lodge on Safari was so special and first class from the service to the amenities to the guides. You couldn’t ask for more. My children were so impressed and so enjoyed the memories we made. Thank you Chris and Michael can’t wait to return. Teresa Madison
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Email Diana Kreiss, Washington, DC | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My husband I had a great African safari experience with Kanyezi
This was our first trip to Africa, and it was terrific. The accommodations were excellent (little houses), the grounds lovely, and the food excellent. The quality of the safari trips was excellent. We had 8 three hour trips by jeep into the bush, each with a ranger and a tracker. Our ranger joined us at dinner each night of our stay, which helped solidify our small group and certainly made us feel taken care of. This portion of our trip followed several days at Spier Winery outside of Capetown, and then two days at Victoria Falls.
BEST TRIP EVER!!!
We saw so all of the BIG 5 and more. We got National Geographic worthy pictures. 5 Star service and Excellent Luxury accommodations. Trip of a lifetime!!
Kanyezi Delivers the Best
We were thrilled with our trip to South Africa with Kanyezi. Everyone that we worked with was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. The accommodations were impeccable , the food amazing, and the scenery incredible. If you have ever imagined traveling to South Africa, try to make that happen. Kanyezi also provided the best rates for such a once in a lifetime adventure that I am hoping will not be just this once.
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Email Rich Robinson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Perfect African Safari
I have traveled with Kanyezi on two different occasions in May and November. This is a first class operation, with a very experienced father and son team who know Africa, and particularly South Africa, very well. Their lodge accomodations are superior (6 stars), with staff, meals and setting nothing short of fabulous. Their lodge is centered in areas where animal and bird sightings are unsurpassed. It is not uncommon to see the "big 5", (lion, leopard, rhino, cape buffalo and elephant) in a matter of hours. You travel in comfortable open air vehicles in areas that allow everyone great photo and viewing opportunities. Afternoon game drives are
memorable for their "sundowners" ...a happy hour out in the bush. I simply cannot say enough good things about Kanyezi African Safaris....I sounds like I must work for them, but I don't. I am just a fortunate beneficiary
of an amazing African experince.