Reviews
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booking with ETA will ensure your holiday of a lifetime is just that!
We where thrilled with ETA at every level. Sid and Cheryl's local knowledge and level of care made our holiday, the trip of a lifetime. The time they take to understand your aims and interests and then match it to your budget sets the platform for a great trip.
As we traveled as a large family Sid escorted us on parts of our visit. Having met us at the airport and organized every part of the holiday this ensured we were never left waiting or in a situation where we felt uncomfortable. Travelling with Sid Hayes of ETA is like traveling with a friend, a guide and a security guard as he has a great sense of humor, an incredible knowledge of Africa and the bush and is protective of your family.
If you only ever have one holiday, make it Africa and Exclusive Touch Africa will make it special.
Email Ian S Jones | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unimaginable, unforgettable experience with perfect planning
Our trip, the second through Exclusive Touch Africa, was, and still is, the single most amazing trip that I have experienced throughout 20 years of travel. I am going back again in 2014 and cannot wait. The team at ETA gave my wife and I a vast range of brilliant activities including, Great White Shark cage diving, walking with the Lions (3 x 18 month old male lions - mind blowing), swimming in the Devils Swimming Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls, Helicopter over and treking around Victoria Falls, a Gorge Swing, Canoeing on the Zambezi and, of course the incredible Safari Reserves, game drives, National Parks and superb lodgings. We feel very fortunate to have been introduced to Sid & Cheryl and to this day we keep in touch. It seems like we have experienced so much in this beautiful place (we seem to have done so many activities in each trip) but we know the experiences are never ending and there is always more. From basic Africa travel through to 5 star exclusivity and luxury, ETA can arrange the lot, with care and exceptional knowledge of when, where and how. My rating - 11 out of 10. I will be back after this next trip for sure. ETA can always give me something new to see and do in this vast and wonderous Continent.
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Email Brian Mullin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experiencing Africa with people who become your good friends!
We took our children ages 16,14,12 and 10 on safari to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. We were recommended to ETA through friends who endorsed them in the most positive way. To have these endorsements actually be eclipsed would have seemed unlikely, but indeed was the case. Cheryl's planning and attention to detail made,what at first can seem to be an overwhelming proposition of planning a safari, into an exciting pleasure! The communication was flawless, timely and amazingly accurate!
The Tour itself completely outdid the perfect pre-safari experience! Sid met us in Zim, and we proceeded to bond from there. The interaction between Sid, the children and the parents was amazing. The care and instruction for the children was engaging and creative. His knowledge was incredible and his enthusiasm infectious. There were so many "special" touches it was difficult to keep track. From mokoro ride to walks, picnics to "sundowners", gorge swings to devils hole, the experiences were spectacular and perfect fits for our family!!
The camps we stayed in so far surpassed our expectations, there is little I could add to convey our satisfaction. Sid and Cheryl's knowledge of the camps and their relationships with the people at the camps assures an incredible stay at each location.
I enthusiastically recommend Exclusive Touch Africa to anyone considering a trip to Africa. I am constantly promoting the firm and the experience to my friends and anyone who asks about our amazing trip to Africa. Thank you Cheryl and Sid and everyone at ETA!