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Extraordinary Journeys
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- IATA, APTA & Safari Professionals
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extraordinary Journeys is the best!
Extraordinary Journeys is the best! Planning a trip to Africa can be a daunting experience if you try to do it on your own. There are so many options and price points to decide on and enlisting EJ to plan all the details is the best decision I made when planning my trip. They got to know me, my interests, my budget and put together the most amazing trip that was completely customized for me. No trip detail was overlooked. Pre-trip I received advice of what to bring and a detailed itinerary. While traveling, at every transition point someone was waiting for me and I was warmly welcomed at the lodges. I had no travel “hic-ups” but if I did I had an emergency EJ contact just in case. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of Africa and EJ will definitely be planning my next trip.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our Extraordinary Journey in Africa: a well-named company for a truly unforgettable experience!
EJAfrica made the planning a breeze and the trip a dream. Once we had decided to go, we contacted them and they were very attentive, patient and asked key questions that we never would have thought of asking. Then once we arrived, we realized day after day how much they had paid the highest attention to every single one of our requests. Not only that, they also surprised us: we had what we wanted but their creative approach made it even better. If I had to sum it up in just 3 words, I'd say: authenticity meets luxury. Unique, truly inspiring and absolutely recommended!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luxury meets Rustic
When people try to describe Kenya, Tanzania, or Madagascar, for example, they always conclude with, "you just have to go there to understand it." In the care of Extraordinary Journeys we were really able to finally understand why people always say this. The sharp contrast of the rugged landscape, tenacious people, and utter luxury of minimalist but aesthetically refined accommodations make travel in East Africa something unparalleled in the world.
Everything lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Logistics went off smoothly, our safari guides were knowledgable, respectful and ensured ours and the wildlife's safety and our accommodations were truly sublime.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya
My husband and I have had three "lifetime" safaris with Extraordinary Journeys. We are so lucky to have traveled twice to Kenya - both very different times in our lives - and once to South Africa. The animals, tented camps, guides, personalized travel arrangements, all exceeded our very demanding expectations. We were lucky enough to travel to Kiwayu for a beach vacation after seeing every animal on our checklist in the Mara. Later, with our three children we traveled to South Africa and stayed at Tswalu where we got to see a black rhino and felt the love and the danger of being so close. The private game park and its animals and people were very special. Extraordinary Journeys was able to understand what we wanted out of these trips and make it happen perfectly for us.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Journey through Zambia and Malawi
I went on safari with Extraordinary Journeys to Zambia and Malawi. I had the vacation of a lifetime. My wife and I went to South Luangwa where we got a taste for barefoot luxury (Chamalandu Camp), ultra-luxury (Chinzombo Camp), and a more relaxed family feel (Lion Camp). In Malawi, we went off the beaten path (literally!!) with a fabulous adventure trek across the Nyika Plateau. That is easily the best vacation memory that I have! Thank you to Extraordinary Journeys for such a wonderful trip.
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Email Tom Archibald | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
From beginning to end, the arrangements and the trip were outstanding!
Emily and her colleagues at Extraordinary Journeys arranged our 5 week trip to southern Africa highlighted by two safaris and many other attractions in 4 different countries. Well before we embarked, we worked back and forth with Emily to plan the trip based on our interests combined with her knowledge and experience. We were met every step of the way by friendly, knowledgeable people taking us to each destination. That included getting us across the borders in what might have been a chaotic situation otherwise. The safaris at Little Vumburra Camp in Botswana and Linkwasha Camp in Zimbabwe were outstanding in every detail, from the luxurious “tents”, to the staff, the food, the knowledgeable guides, the scenery, and of course, the animals! We stayed in touch with Emily along the way, as she surprised us at several stops with a small gift or dinner arrangements for our 45th anniversary. Finally, included in the trip were visits to Victoria Falls and four destinations in South Africa. We couldn’t be any happier with the entire trip, and we’ve recommended Emily and Extraordinary Journeys many times.
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Email Sylvia Kochler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Botswana safari with Extraordinary Journeys was a truly wonderful experience.
John Moody planned the perfect safari for our group of 6 (3 couples). We experienced 3 different Botswana camps (3 nights at each), all very beautiful and comfortable. We had great guides, and saw an amazing variety and number of animals. We ended with 2 nights at the River Club in Livingstone to see Victoria Falls. The food and service at each location were excellent. Transportion and transfers all perfectly executed. The trip far exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend a safari with Extraordinary Journeys, and hope to go on another safari with it in the future.
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Email Deana M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AWESOME HONEYMOON!
I am so happy we decided to have Extraordinary Journeys help us plan our honeymoon. We were traveling to South Africa and Zimbabwe and I was pretty thorough in what we were looking out of the trip and after a call with Emily, I knew she would put together the perfect package for us. I like to think I am pretty travel savvy and often do all of our bookings myself, but it was so helpful having EJ along side me. They were able to book our safari adventures and International travels; places I probably wouldn't have found. The safari lodges we stayed at were amazing, and everyone we encountered went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed. From our initial conversation, to a welcome home email; the constant contact we've had with EJ has been great. Anytime I had a question, they were readily available with the answers. You can tell they really care about their clients and want you to have the best adventure and our honeymoon was a once in a lifetime trip. We would (and already have) recommend EJ to anyone looking for the ultimate safari experience; and would definitely book through them again. 100%
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Email Janet | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thanks to Extraordinary Journeys our trip to India was the holiday of a lifetime.
Our heartfelt thanks to Elizabeth, Jamie, Emma, Rachel, Marcia and all the staff at Extraordinary Journeys. You gave us the gift of your time and personal attention to detail throughout the development of our exciting India itinerary. Our in-country hosts, Royal Expeditions, worked hand-in-glove with your office. Throughout our trip we were in constant contact through WhatsApp and email. At every step of the way our drivers, guides, and company representatives provided smooth transitions and fascinating local information. The accommodations were luxurious and many were unique, smaller Havelis with delicious food. Every activity in our contract was a highlight, exceeding expectations, from our exclusive elephant camp to our tour of the Taj Mahal, from our sunrise boat on the Ganges to our overnight boat in Kerala. There were surprises not included in our contract thanks to our local guides, such as the Lord Shiva and Parvati wedding festival or the sweet scented flower market, or the changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace. We were pleased to make small changes to our itinerary with our flexible local guides such as a walk through the narrow backstreets of the blue city of Jodhpur, or an hour under the trees listening to musicians in the pink city of Jaipur. We paid for treats not included in our clearly itemized contract such as an amazing Ayurvedic massage at the gorgeous Kuramakom resort.
We never worried about the small changes to our schedule that are often necessary on a journey such as this. We trusted that Extraordinary Journeys and Royal Expeditions would always inform us and make timely adjustments - and so they did. The thoughtful recommendations and open discussion with the Extraordinary Journeys staff made the difference throughout this extraordinary adventure.
We sent Jamie a copy of our detailed India travelogue and a link to our photos so she can share either with other clients who may wish to follow our Extraordinary Journey.
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Email Lori | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lara Ray is wonderful and put together an amazing family trip to Botswana and South Africa.
Lara Ray and Extraordinary Journeys put together the most memorable family vacation. The experience was priceless and I looked forward to planning my next trip to Africa with Lara! Simply the best!