The Tailormade Africa team - Cape of Good Hope SA
Tailormade Africa
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, SATOA, ATOL & Fair Trade Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $126 to $1,888 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Emily Howells | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical
Tailormade Africa organised our honeymoon in November 2022 - visiting Botswana for Safari, Cape Town and Zanzibar. We had a truly magical experience, which was down to the seamless communications with Rob - understanding the type of trip we wanted. It removed any stress from organising ourselves, knowing the tours, transport and hotels booked were perfect!
Email Kellie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic- you won't regret it!
I booked our trip from Australia- and could not have been happier. Clyde and his team were always happy to jump on a call to discuss and emails were answered promptly. The trip itself was outstanding. Clyde's recommendations were fantastic and as he had represented. He understood our needs (a family of four + a grandmother) and planned the trip with everyone in mind. The trip itself went very smoothly- with only one late pick up. In that case Clyde was online and available and rectified the issue.
I would happily book again with Clyde- and will likely do so when we make another trip to Africa.
Email Chris Thompson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect holiday, immaculate planning, highly recommend to anyone
I had been doing my own investigations for taking the family on Safari for my wife's 50th birthday for some 18 months before talking to Clyde through a mutual acquaintance. I wish i had met him 18 months prior as it would have saved me a lot of time researching and changing my mind about where and what to go and do.
TMA were quite fantastic at planning, preparing and handholding us through our Safari experience and checked in with us through the trip had we needed them, though we didn't. We had a couple of zooms and a in person meeting before our trip where Clyde told us everything we needed to know and think about and left us very excited about our Safari. We had a 7 day safari in Tanzania followed by 5 days in a beach resort in Zanzibar over Xmas 2023.
The execution of the safari itself was perfect and nothing was left to chance. Our guide, was knowledgeable, passionate about Tanzania, wildlife and left a lasting impression on us, i got the feeling that that wouldn't be uncommon with any of the established guides out there. it's difficult to see how the safari could be improved on, we literally saw everything, counting 62 different animals in total which was mind-blowing as the animals felt very content and very much in the wild. We kept on the move through the National parks, Ngorongoro crater, serengeti and Marshlands so nothing ever felt repetitive and every day felt like a fresh experience. Going at Xmas we were in the middle of the wildebeast migration which made for a truly evocative experience, all of the staff whether lodges, or camps were very friendly, welcoming and we felt entirely safe and at ease through the whole trip.
Zanzibar was the perfect rest bite after long days in the safari truck and our resort, T'he pongwe beach hotel' was quite perfect for us, unpretentious with staggeringly friendly staff and immaculately maintained and not like some of the flashier more sterile resorts that were on offer. Zanzibar itself i felt has been sadly hit hard by tourism and would liken it to the more populus areas or Bali or Thailand but that didn't matter in the confines of our resort so if you accept that for what it is then all fine (though a crying shame)
Other things to note, tipping is a big thing, be prepared for that but TMA will give you guidance on that, if your not into Tanzanite set your stall out early with the guide, we dropped in on an orphange bringing some gifts of footballs and school stationary and cash donations which was really memorable and offset some of our western tourist guilt.
All in all it was everything i had hoped for and more and Tailor made Africa and Clyde were a huge part of that coming together. Look no further if planning a trip.
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Email Aditi Giri | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
When Tailormade Africa is planning your expedition, rest assured you’re in safe & expert hands
I heard of Tailormade Africa through a colleague who had used their services to not only plan their hike to Kilimanjaro but also to plan and manage the rest of their stay in Tanzania.
Well before and throughout our entire 15 day stay in Tanzania, Rob and his team were super communicative and offered us great advice on our itinerary as well as how we should prep for the hike. I made a video documenting how incredible and memorable our hike to the Kili summit was. https://youtu.be/isVK0Gy1lyc?si=ku4o8U-7AzczzYr2
What I absolutely loved was how seamless the connections were from each location. There was always transportation waiting for us to drive us to our next location. From our airport arrival, to the base gates of Kilimanjaro, to the safari resort, to our tropical resort Zanzibar, and lastly to departure from the Zanzibar’s Airport, the journey was always easy and seamless. There was no thinking or figuring any logistics required from our part - all we had to do was enjoy the sites.
I would use TM’s services again and recommend anyone who wants an stress-free vacation to do so as well.
Email Adèle and Paul K | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6* knowledge, brilliant comms, empathetic delivery and off the scale service delivery
We needed help, it was our first trip to South Africa, our first safari and our first with Rob Morley and the team at TMA.
From the very first WhatsApp to the last communication on our day of departure we always felt we had Rob and team by our side.
The communications was excellent. They know their subject matter extremely well and when they had to explore something that was outside of their sphere of knowledge they hunted down the information with enthusiasm and at pace.
Every hotel was superb, the safari generated memories which will live with us forever and we have got the bug for Africa, safari and Tailormade Africa.
Book with Tailormade, they’ll help lift a special holiday to another level.
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Email Michele | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Dream Come True: A Tailormade Honeymoon Adventure
I think I'll start this review off with... WOW! My husband and I wanted to go on a safari for our honeymoon but had no idea where to start. I chatted with several providers and landed on Tailormade safaris for 3 reasons. 1. I wanted to go with a company that had people who'd gone to these places and knew what they were talking about. 2. I wanted full service so no needing to figure out transfers on my own. 3. They needed to work within my budget. Several others turned up their nose when they found out we wanted to say below a certain amount but for Rob and his team, it was no problem.
I loved during the planning process getting to chat with Rob about my exact preferences. He then suggested a couple of options and then we came up with an itinerary. Before departure, the team sent some really good documentation so we knew what to expect, pack, etc. The team overall was always super responsive. For the duration of the trip, we knew if anything went wrong we had a direct line to the team to sort out anything. We didn't need it but it was nice to know it was there.
As for the trip itself. WOW! It was absolutely perfect. From the moment we landed until we got back to our international flight, we were taken care of as if we were royalty. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and thoughtful and made sure we had the best time. The camps Tailormade suggested couldn't have been more perfect. It was a great combo of luxury with extraordinary wildlife. We felt so taken care of and everyone kept going way above and beyond. Even Tailormade sent a personalized note to our camp for our last night. No detail was left unturned.
I could write an entire additional essay on the experience but I will leave it at this. If you want someone who truly gets you your money's worth and puts you in the best spots in Africa you need to go with tailormade. I know we'll be back to plan another trip with them again soon.
Email Ash | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb, unrivalled and highly recommend
Tailormade Africa were incredible from start to finish. This team understands Africa through and through - it was our first time there and we were planning a trip of a lifetime so it was crucial to get it right. Clyde at Tailormade really listened and came up with the perfect solution - a combination of safari and beach. I loved the app and the detailed information sent through but the proof really and truly was in the pudding. It was absolutely the holiday of a lifetime, seamless transitions, meeting and greeting process at every stage, we felt secure, well looked after and the whole logistical side was utterly professional. The safari at Serien Camp in the Mara North was way way beyond our expectations. Breathtaking, welcoming, luxurious, spoiling and the drives each and every day were quite spectacular.
Tailormade understood our request for a personalised safari and wow did we get it. Our own vehicle, driver and guide taking us out whenever and wherever we wanted to go. They were just delightful and massively knowledgable as well as being generous with that knowledge. We learned and experienced so much. Highlights are almost too numerous to describe but our adult kids have not stopped talking about the trip and we all pined for months after the holiday. I cannot recommend Tailormade Africa highly enough.
Email Kirsty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe, tailor made for our family
In contrast to others we talked to, Rob Morley at Tailormade Africa spent the time to understand who we were as a family - our hopes for the trip and what was really important to us and what less so.
He responded extremely quickly to any questions we had (big or small), and designed a trip that fulfilled all our criteria (and more). Three lovely, but very different, camps - each with their own unique character and landscape.
Rob taking the time to really listen to what we wanted made all the difference.
Rob checked in with us during the trip via WhatsApp to ensure all was going well, and made it super-clear that he was available at any time to help with any hitches along the way (there were none).
The logistics worked perfectly - so relaxing being met everywhere by friendly faces - our guides were superb and the game we saw surpassed even our exceptionally high expectations.
I could not recommend Rob Morley and Tailormade Africa more highly.
Email Tara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailormade Africa made our safari experience seamless and wonderful
I had a fantastic experience with Tailormade Africa, travelling to Botswana on a mobile safari with 2 friends.
Clyde was super helpful throughout the booking process and made everything simple. The information and instructions received in advance of the trip were comprehensive and clear. Whilst we were there I know in the background he was making sure everything was running smoothly - which it was - and he personally checked in on us sometimes too.
The trip itself was incredible. Clyde and the team, with their great knowledge and experience, had planned everything perfectly and chosen only the best partners to look after us during our trip.
Overall, I would thoroughly recommend Tailormade Africa to anyone looking for an extremely special safari experience.
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Email Heather | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Clyde Beaty - Virtual safari expert
I cannot say enough about working with Clyde and the Tailormade Africa team. This was a trip of a lifetime, and we started planning 3 years in advance. Clyde helped understand our needs then customize a trip that matched our desires with our practical budget. He has great suggestions and well documented itineraries with details even far in advance to help us stay excited. He was responsive and very helpful with everything to know before we go too, how much cash to bring, what to pack, etc. Once we got there every step was taken care of and he checked in numerous times to ensure things were running smoothly. He even went so far as to help move our rooms when one of our hotels started construction during our stay. All and all, I felt supported and excited throughout a VERY long planning effort. Then the trip itself was epic, classic savanna safari in 2 different parks in Tanzania, ensuring we had a broad range of experiences, then on to Uganda with some unique experiences including an afternoon with a research team, trekking for chimpanzee's and trekking for gorillas. A lifetime of memories. Thank you, Clyde!
