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Henk   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Oct 18, 2018

Email Henk  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Fleet Foot made the trip one of the best trips I have ever done. (team and the natural beauty)
5/5

The Fleet Foot team organized a fantastic trip through Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The countries were amazing in their wildlife and the possibilities to get close to them while being in remote areas. The evenings in the lodges were good but especially the bush camping added an extra element to the experience. Sitting around the campfire enjoying great food and wine and that in the middle of the nature and no fences. What a special feeling that was. The team definitely added to the whole trip experience with their professionalism. They became way more than just Tourguides. Will be planning a next trip with them soon.

Dee   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Sep 11, 2018

Email Dee  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A truly amazing experience!!
5/5

We went with Fleet Foot Safaris on our 2 week Africa vacation with destinations including Victoria Falls, Chobe, Capetown, and Kruger. Hennie, Elmor, Jaco, and Lionel are the best!! They are the best hosts, travel agents, guides, and chefs, all rolled into one. The team worked with us to plan a multi-segment trip for our group of 12. They arranged for our stay in places which were really nice, our activities were well planned , and they were very open to making changes as needed. They anticipated and took care of all our needs, for instance, Elmor stocked our apartments with fruit and water by the time we checked in. And Hennie cooked and arranged some of the fanciest breakfasts and dinners. Their knowledge of wildlife, history, politics and current events in South Africa is impressive. Strongly recommend using their services for your vacation planning.

Bob   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 29, 2017

Email Bob  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great time in the Victoria Falls area
5/5

We spent 5 days and 4 nights in Victoria Falls area with Hennie Becker. He was great in every way. We spent 2 nights in Zambia and 2 in Botswana and in particular saw a lot of animals in Botswana. There were no slip-ups, as Hennie had everything planned in advance and planned well. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip with Hennie.

James   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Jun 26, 2017

Email James  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent Knowledge, Professional Safari Guide
5/5

From the initial communication till leaving us at the airport at the end of our Trip, Hennie was an exceptional host. He took good care of us on our Capetown/Brenton/Addo/Kruger trip. Highly recommend.

Martin   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 20, 2017

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A very memorable trip was led by experienced, knowledgeable guides who also fed & sheltered us well.
5/5

We would recommend this group to friends and family (and we already have) for a great "African experience."
We were well informed on what the trip was, where we would be going and staying, what we needed as to the different countries currencies, visas, etc. One more day longer for sightseeing would have been great in the Savute area, but that was shortened due to another unforeseen memorable "adventure" near a bridge that used up the time. However, that means we just need to plan for another safari tour. :) We really did love the whole time we were on this trip.

Margaret   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2017

Email Margaret  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Hennie Becker of Fleet Foot Safaris delivered in a first class fashion!
5/5

Mr. Becker planned a great itinerary on short notice. He was very helpful and did his best to take care of all our requests. He was very prompt in responding to our questions and arranged very comfortable accommodations. He incorporated national park as well as private game reserves into the safari experience and we were able to see all the big five as well as numerous other animals and birds. In short, he was was very personable and helped my son (who took me on this amazing adventure), make my dream come true of going on an African Safari and seeing all these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat on the African veldt - an experience to cherish for a lifetime!
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Conrad and Yvonne   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 7, 2017

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A first-rate business that delivered a memorable safari
5/5

From the first meeting with Hennie we were impressed with his enthusiasm and integrity in all our dealings with Fleet Foot Safaris. Once we had an idea of which areas of Botswana were feasible, Hennie soon sent us a preliminary tour itinerary package and quote set out with good descriptions of each day's expectations, travel milage and the accommodations. We are senior citizens and Hennie assured us that he could offer us what he called a 'non-participatory safari' which means that we ate (Hennie is a gourmet chef and braai master), but we did not cook, we camped, but the team set up the camp and tents, we had game drives, but did not have to do the driving and navigating! Hennie arranged a good mix of wild camping and accommodation in Botswana's tourist lodges which gave us a taste of both worlds. We experienced what the Okavango Delta had to offer, camped in the Kwai Community area, travelled through Savuti, enjoyed a game drive and river cruise on the Chobe River, marveled at the Victoria Falls and were surprised at the silence and expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans. We would recommend Fleet Foot Safaris to anyone who is interested in a trip though Botswana or for that matter anywhere that they offer tours or safaris.

Celeste Barrett, Austin, Texas   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 7, 2017

Email Celeste Barrett, Austin, Texas  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Botswana and Victoria Falls...magical!
5/5

We had a wonderful 5 day 4 night experience with Hennie Becker of Fleet Foot Safaris in Vic Falls and Botswana. We had just come off a group tour of South Africa that was great, but to have the personal and individualized attention and guidance of Hennie for our last 5 days, was a whole new dimension to our trip.

Our accommodations were perfect and beautiful, staying at the Avani Falls in LIvingstone, Zambia and the Chobe Safari Lodge in Botswana. The food, service and accommodations were excellent and they offered the right ambience and and peaceful retreat after a long day of sightseeing and game drives.

Animals roamed the grounds of these resorts and one night in particular,
as we walked into the lobby of the Avani, there were 3 zebras that literally were milling about on the very outskirts of the lobby area. It was beautiful and almost surreal.

Hennie wanted us to see the Falls from the Zimbabwean side as well as Zambia, and it was well worth the additional $30 pp visa fee and walk over the bridge. The Falls were spectacular and we were fortunate to see them at a high water mark. The cruise on African Queen was a wonderful and a perfect activity for our first day in this area. Our subsequent game drives, and game cruise on the Chobe, provided plenty of animal viewing and Hennie provided interesting historical and background information on the places and things we saw. He has a passion for Africa and the bush country.

He was always willing to accommodate any interests or needs that we had and to offer his suggestions on what he thought we should (or shouldn't) spend our time and money on, etc. Eric, our driver, was also very nice and knowledgeable, efficient and helpful.

Our personal choice was more of a resort/ lodge experience, but Fleet Foot offers a variety of adventures in tented camping and even self drive tours throughout Africa for the more adventurous. And when speaking of adventures, if you can muster up a little courage to do the microflight over the Falls, it is a not to miss experience. Hennie recommended it and despite my trepidation, it was a trip highlight.

This trip was a bucket list item and lived up to and surpassed our expectations thanks to Fleet Foot and the magic of Africa. One side note, if you are willing to spend the extra $$$ for a 5 star experience, the Royal LIvingstone is elegant and lovely and at the very least, go over there for a drink and watch the sunset. It is adjacent to the 4 star Avani Falls and was a wonderful way to cap off our last night in Africa.

If Africa is in your future and I guess it would be if you're reading this review, I don't think you can go wrong with Fleet Foot. We certainly didn't and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hennie and his staff to anyone.



Rosalie Schmidt   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2016

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self drive safari to africa
5/5

My Husband arranged our self drive tour through Africa with Fleetfoot Safaris. Hennie arranged everything for us including hire of the 4WD which we picked up in Capetown, everything Hennie booked was spot on, border crossings were made easy with his guidance and information. He even contacted us several times to make sure we were ok and that all bookings were as planned. I cant thank Hennie and Fleetfoot Safaris enough for all the effort they put in to make our safari a success.

Ray Schmidt   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2016

Email Ray Schmidt  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Self Guided Safari Through Southern Africa
5/5

My wife and I wanted to do our own self guided safari through Sth Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Vic Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. After much searching we chose Fleetfoot Safari's. Despite us being in Australia, Hennie put together a fantastic safari for us, taking in everything that we wanted to see. Accomodation, 4WD Hire, Flights, all worked out just right. Not a hitch anywhere in nearly 12,000km's. We even got to meet Hennie's lovely wife and joined them for a meal as we came through Kynsna on our way back to Capetown.
We will certainly return to Africa to do other parts, and will certainly use Hennie's services again.

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