Neil de Jonge | Safari Travel Expert
Jewel of Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $359 to $994 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Alex Dibnah | under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A jolly, relaxed and thoroughly educational way to experience the Kruger area in a single weekend.
Was able to join on at very late notice without any problems. Excellent service throughout, Neil kept us occupied and entertained and we knew exactly what the plan was from the get go. Certainly lived up to expectations and the safari tour was just incredible!
DE
Email Susan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Trip!!!
We booked the 4-day-Tour at Kruger from 29.02. to 03.03.2016.
It worked without Problems everything. Our Guide, Neil de Jonge, has welcomed us warmly.
Our accommodation was a treehouse - that was a really exciting experience with all the animal noises at night. :)
After we were picked up on day 1 of the Hotel in Johannesburg and moved into the private resort, we ended the day with a bush-walk. Here we got a first Impression about the animals. On day 2 we visit the beautiful panorama Route. It was amazing... That can not be put into words... Pity that i can not upload pictures. The das ended with a walk with white lions. On day 3 we drived at the kruger national park and yes... WE SAW THE BIG 5!!! =) it was very impressive. We were very flexible in the design of our program, because we were a very small Group. On day 4 we were driven back to Johannesburg.
Summary: we booked this Tour because the Panorama-Tour was included. Two Trips on kruger national park range completely to see everything. The accommodation and the Food were fantastic. Our Guide Neil gave us a lot of informations about life at southafrica. His stories were so real and authentic. And he was a very funny guy. :) We were two weeks in South Africa and the 4 days at kruger with him was really the best time.
I hope my english is understandable... ;)
CA
Email Frannie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great First-Time in Africa
My husband and I wanted a safari trip with a visit to Victoria Falls as an add-on. Kobus at Jewel of Africa helped us planned a ten day trip that included staying 4 different lodges in South Africa and Zimbabwe. This offered us a diverse range of experience. The accommodations and game drives were all very good. We had an amazing time in Africa and saw all of the Big 5 thanks to Jewel of Africa.
I am giving them a 4-star because I think communication could have been handled better.
1) Email communication at times was delayed and many follow up emails were required.
2) Our package included a lion walk and a hippo feeding, when we got to both places, both tried to collect money from us because they claimed they hadn't received prepayment for our visits. Even though the payment issue was resolved eventually, it was still very awkward for us to be a part of.
3) Our return flight was supposed to depart from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. When the final airline ticket was issued, it had changed to depart from Livingstone in Zambia. We were not advised of this change beforehand. This was not only inconvenient, it also made it so that we had to pay extra Visa fee to enter Zambia.
All in all, Jewel of Africa delivered on the itinerary they planned for us. The lodges they chose and the activities they included were really good. I obtained quotes from 8-10 different companies before deciding on Jewel of Africa. This is a legitimate business that offers good value for your budget.
NO
Email Thale Børresen gropen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable
We had such an amazing time in our travel.
I remember spending time in the Kruger park and we got to see so many great animals. Specially the big five and a leopard we spotted early in the morning.
I'm so happy I got this opportunity and having tour guides showing and telling us everything we waned to see. They make your travel experience unforgettable.
SE
Email Johanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a really grear!
I think it lived up to my expectations and the communications was great.
DK
Email Nikita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was fun and I felt that I could relax because things were taken care of.
It was a very nice experience with only good surprises. The place was beautiful and the guide was very good, fun, and knew a lot. I would do it again and recommend it to others.