Meet the Endless Summer Team
Endless Summer Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- CATHSSETA & TKZN
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $143 to $305 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Richard Turner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Kruger Park experience
My wife, myself and our 2 sons (19 & 22) booked the safari from Australia.
From the first email contact it was clear that nothing was too much trouble. Booking, payment, instructions as to what to bring etc were easy. When we arrived in South Africa we had 2 nights in Pretoria and were then picked up by Rhys and Gayle for the drive to Kruger. The vehicle they used was a kind of combi and was perfect for the 4 of us. For the next 4 days we proceeded to see a constant stream of wildlife - about 40 different species including the big 5 - and receive a constant stream of interesting information from Rhys.
The camps and accommodation were clean and comfortable. All meals were provided by Rhys and Gayle and they were excellent - simple food but absolutely delicious - and plentiful! We thought that this safari was the perfect length of time.
On the 4th day they took us to Johannesburg airport for a flight to Cape Town.
Everything was included in the price and it was outstanding value for money.
Would not hesitate to recommend these guys to anyone. Bring a good camera!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect honeymoon adventure
I can’t say enough good things about Endless Summer and our guide Anthony. My husband and I went to South Africa for our honeymoon, and when we picked a tour company to guide our Kruger safari, we pretty much expected to be thrown in with a larger group and have a fairly impersonal but still interesting trip. What we got with Endless Summer couldn’t have been further from that. After flying from in from the US we were greeted by a welcoming face at the airport, Anthony, who would would be our guide for the rest of the Safari. After he helped us get things squared away in the car, he drove the two of us the 5 hours from Johannesburg to Kruger while explaining a lot of things to us about South Africa that neither of us knew - everything from race relations to politics to "what kind of tree is that" to the farming and mining industry practices. But getting to the park was just the beginning. As soon as we entered the park it was pure magic: we saw hippos, elephants, rhino, giraffes, wild dogs, hyenas, lions, leopards, ostriches, warthogs, cheetahs, crocodiles, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, baboons, even a black mamba -- just to name a few. In total Anthony spotted and pointed out over 60 birds and beasts that we had never seen in the wild before, and many that we had never seen before, period. Some of what you see when you're on safari is just pure luck - and we were lucky - but we would not have seen 1/10th as much without the benefit of such an incredibly experienced guide. Anthony could see things with his blind eye while driving that we didn't notice until we stopped and stared at where he pointed with binoculars (which we forgot to bring and he let us use his, because he's great), and he had his ear to the proverbial ground the entire time looking for recent sightings to give us the best possible chance to see some of the more impressive animals. We knew we were in for good hands with the animal sightings, but then the home-cooked meals Anthony made for us every morning and evening made it all the better. For four incomparable days we spent hours out in the bush watching amazing things and eating like royalty. Anthony was very easy to be around and a lot of fun; even though we just met him at the airport, in a lot of ways we felt like we were on the most epic camping trip of all time with a "old friend." It was an absolutely amazing experience and we didn’t have to do much beyond show up at the airport -- it truly could not have been easier. My husband and I cannot recommend enough working with Endless Summer for an tour activity while you are visiting in South Africa. Their expertise, personal approach, and experience make for a wonderful time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience - Incredible Kruger
From first contact I was impressed with the professionalism and manner of this company. They were informative and accommodating from initial enquiry through to payment and return home.
There were a few particulars that made organising a safari for our group problematic but the team at Endless Summer navigated these easily and we are glad we elected to have these guys as our operator.
The guide they chose for us was outstanding and all combined, made this experience truly memorable.
I have no hesitation in recommending them to other travellers.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Kruger safari
My boyfriend and I did a 4D/3N safari with Rhys in July, and had an awesome time. Despite the fact that I booked very last minute, Rhys and Endless Summer were able to accommodate us with lodging in the park, not to mention a 6am airport pickup in Joburg.
Rhys has years and years of experience in Kruger, and it really shows. We had done a self-drive safari in Etosha previously but loved having Rhys to teach us all about the different wildlife. Thanks to the fact that Rhys is a great spotter, we were able to see an amazing array of wildlife - leopards (2x!), lions, cheetahs, wild dogs (!), multiple rhinos (at extremely close range), elephants... plus a few rare antelope type animals, birds, etc. Rhys is particularly good at quick reverse-and-turn car maneuvers so that you can get the perfect photo shots, and as a result the photos from our trip are wonderful.
Rhys is also an amazing cook! We have never had such delicious braai and he has all of the meals and snacks planned perfectly. (He can accommodate vegetarians too - don't worry.)
I can't recommend Rhys and team highly enough!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Happy customers of Endless Summer Tours
Rhys took us on a great 3-day safari in Kruger park. He was our (nature) guide, driver and cook, providing us with everything we wanted and needed. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age
Great trip to Kruger Park
We were picked up by our driver, guide and chef Rhys, who organized a fantastic trip to the Kruger National Park for us. We love spotting and photographing wildlife, and were able to see lots of animals. Rhys was very sensitive to our interests, and took us on a day long game drive - which is just what we have done in our own vehicle. Look at some of the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26218940@N04/sets/72157644059695084/ The food was great and lodgings fine.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
We had a great 4 days trip to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and Saint Lucia. Endless Summer was very helpful and perfectly honnest from the planning to the end of the trip. Accomodations and meals were very good and all activities were worth it, except for the night drive (or maybe we were just unlucky then). Rhys is a knowledgable guide, a very dedicated professional and the nicest person, and he really worked hard to make our trip unforgettable. Thansk to him and Endless summer for the memories, and hope to be back soon! Rachel & Leo-
EG
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very pleasant experience with a professional guide who knew all about wild life
Endless summer Tours organized for me and my sister a one week tour in the Kruger park and the wetland .We had an excellent guide who took the effort of showing all the animals and made it a point to see the big five . He is passionate lover of wild life and very knowledgeable . We were accommodated in simple but comfortable lodges . The companies worked out a trip to fit our budget and our request .
I would strongly recommended for a small group who wants a tailor made trip .