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 Emma | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful, approachable, knowledgable about South Africa where we were going.
All the essentials were organised following informed consultation with us, personally and by email. The accommodation was well planned and very appropriate for our needs, and the locations were beautiful and varied, from people watching to whale watching. Monkeys came as an added bonus! The rented car was great and the roads were mainly free of traffic.
The Safari was fantastic, though the roads were a bit bumpy, the guide was very well informed. We were able to see so much from birds to elephants. The experience was a fantastic conclusion to our trip.
Overall it was a wonderful trip with the right combination of the essentials organised, leaving us to explore locations and free to plan our days
Email Jan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This specialist trip for our group exceeded all expectations and delivered all that we asked for
Rob was not only knowledgeable about the country but grasped quickly and enthusiastically what we really wanted from the trip. During our stay we were accompanied by a professional tour manager (Eperlan) and an excellent Madagascan reptile and amphibian expert (Nicky). We were also grateful to the drivers that had some difficult but exciting terrain to negotiate and the many local guides whose knowledge of the rainforest was amazing. From the smallest chameleon and tree frog to large plated lizards and tree boas, over 70 species were seen, not to mention all the lemurs, birds and invertebrates. The call of the Indri was a special moment for all of us despite our love of amphibians and reptiles.
The accommodation throughout the trip was excellent, especially at Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest lodge. The private solar powered bungalows were luxurious and you could step out onto a deserted beach for a swim every morning and watch the sunset in the evening. The meal on our last night was memorable and we ate freshly caught oysters and lobster accompanied by fine wines.
On behalf of the group I unreservedly recommend TMA if you want to comfortably experience Madagascar and it's unique wildlife. Thank you Rob.
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Email Marie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall it was a wonderful experience. A definitive bucket list vacation.
Rob did an excellent job setting up our vacation. He was quick to answer emails and called several times to make sure our communication was complete. His suggestions for camps were spot on. We had a fabulous time.
CA
Email Michelle and Philippe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable trip to Madagascar!
This was our second time to Africa. Madagascar was different than mainland Africa and it exceeded our expectations! Rob's knowledge of Madagascar was valuable for all stages of planning. From the first telephone conversation we knew we were with the right person.
His choice in camps and lodges were exceptional. The food and the staff were amazing. The company Rob connected with on the ground was wonderful!! Every step was smooth and we were well informed every step of the way. I believe we connected with some of the best guides in Madagascar. They were extremely knowledgable, answering every question about the wildlife and culture. The guides were flexible and accommodating to any last minute requests.
We even asked Rob about purchasing a small musical instrument native to Madagascar, and when we arrived from our international flight the guide who greeted us at the airport had all the information. Rob attended to every detail.
We fell in love with Africa all over again. We truly had an amazing time and look forward to perhaps returning one day. We would certainly recommend Rob and Tailormade Africa.
CA
Email Kathleen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tailormade Africa designed and faciliated our dream trip!
Clyde at Tailormade Africa was a delight to work with. From our initial phone conversation, Clyde was able to capture the exact experience we were looking for. We didn’t want a group tour and nor did we wish to travel during the busy season.
Clyde designed an itinerary that was tailored to our every wish. He was always available to answer our many questions and was in contact with us throughout the trip to ensure everything ran smoothly. Our three and a half weeks in Uganda and Tanzania were a dream come true! We spent a week on the Northern Serengeti and only saw one other vehicle! We managed to see the big 5 in 5 hours.
Everything was perfect. We wouldn’t have changed anything. Everyone on the ground was very professional and knowledgeable. Our guides and lodging exceptional. Thank you Clyde for an exceptional trip!!
Email Trevor & Alison | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable trip on Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls followed by 6 nights safari in Botswana
We were delighted with the tailor made itinerary Clyde arranged to fulfil our long held wish to combine a journey on the Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls with a safari experience in Botswana. The ground arrangements were excellent and the tour ran smoothly throughout. We were impressed with the knowledge & attention to detail in the planning particularly the safari element. Although the dry season the choice of two contrasting camps ensured we experienced many game & wildlife sightings. Everything added up to a most memorable & enjoyable holiday.
Email Dilini & Bhanu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another epic African adventure with Clyde and TMA!
This was our second tour with Clyde and TMA and we booked this one even before we had gone on our first one to Botswana. All our conversations with Clyde made us realize that we had found a kindred spirit - he understood exactly what we wanted and he was the one to go to for unique experiences in Africa.
When we called him up and asked him for suggestions for December which is off-season for most of Africa, he suggested Uganda. Not being a huge fan of primates Uganda had never been on my list but hubby was eager to see the great apes so I agreed. I was apprehensive till the last minute especially after talking to some friends who didn't have a very good experience in Uganda a few months before our tour.
But I needn't have worried. The tour organized by Clyde was once again top notch. He had picked some very cool destinations for us and in just 10 days we visited Kibale to trek for chimps, Bwindi to trek for gorillas, Queen Elizabeth NP for tree climbing lions and Entebbe for shoe-bill storks. His choice of accommodation was well thought out and his idea to do one way by road and the return by air was brilliant as we got to experience the local culture and the Ugandan people which made us fall in love with that country. When we had a small issue at one of the accommodations, Clyde was quick to get on the phone with the local tour operator and get it sorted ASAP.
Uganda was supposed to be a once in a lifetime destination for us as my first love is big cats. However, thanks to Clyde's impeccable trip planning we're now eager to go back and see the rest of the country.
We have no hesitation in recommending Clyde and TMA to anyone. In fact we've already planned our third tour with them and look forward to exploring Zimbabwe in September.
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Email Jennifer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing family safari and beach adventure in Tanzania!
We had an amazing 2 1/2 week trip to Tanzania! We spent a week on two different safari camps (The Highland and Namari Plains) and a week on Pemba Island at Manta Resort. We spent time at the beginning in Arusha and a day in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Rob helped sketch out the initial trip and put together an itinerary that spoke to what we wanted in terms of experiences and lodging. We had several phone conversations before and texted frequently during the trip. When one of my kids became sick before the Stone Town tour, Rob arranged from us to have a room for the day to rest, while the others went on the tour. He was enthusiastic about Tanzania and steered us toward properties that fit the experiences we wanted on safari and at the beach. The safari guide we had for the week was amazing! He was knowledgeable and a pleasure! A trip highlight, spending time at a local school in Pemba was made possible through Rob's contact at Manta. The trip was a once in a lifetime adventure, one that my family feels very lucky to have experienced! We would recommend Rob and Tailormade Africa without reservation and would use him again to plan a trip to africa!
Email Simon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Made our Southern African adventure a holiday of a lifetime
From the outset Clyde has been fantastic. He tried very hard to understand our brief and came up with suggestions that we would never have considered on our own. He was flexible and willing to make changes. The places we went, the places we stayed and the experiences were had far surpassed our expectations. Clyde told us that we should start our holiday in Johannesburg which I was wary of, but he was so right. The cycling tour of Soweto was a highlight and the tranquillity of the Peech Hotel was a great start to our trip.
I cannot recommend Mashatu enough. the lodge is great, the staff knowledgeable and attentive and the food!!! So much and so tasty. There is amazing game and you can really get up close. The perfect place for a first safari for our teenagers.
Unfortunately the weather in Cape Town wasn't great but teh Waterfront Village was a great place to base ourselves. We had a car delivered and had a beautiful drive to Grootbos just by Hermanus. Grootbos is phenomenal. Beautiful scenery, the atlantic ocean, amazing plantlife and a hotel to die for. The gourmet food and wine was outstanding. Just go!
We ended our trip at Victoria falls. We stayed at Zambezi sands tented camop. Right on the Zambezi with cocs and hippos watching us. the game is not as dense as in Zimbabwe but still good. The lodge is amazing. We had torrential rain when we arrived, but once the sun came out and everything dried off it was a stunning location and a superb place to stay. The evening meals around the big table were a highlight.
Everything that Tailormade Africa organised worked perfectly. We were picked up by courteous, knowledgeable drivers/guides on time and at the right places. We never felt stressed or worried. All the flights worked well.
I would definitely use them to book another trip. Cannot recommend highly enough
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Email Sandra Fox | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, reliable and delivers exactly as arranged
Couldn’t be more helpful, treats their customers with individual care giving you exactly the trip you dream of, we had Emails, phone calls and even spoke on Face time so all our questions were answered. Our trip went very well Clyde gave us an itinerary of every pick up Domestic flight and lodges where we would be staying and all went according to plan. Our Safari trip was amazing so diverse, we had 3days in Selous Game Reserve and then 4days in Ruaha National Park which was very green with lots of vegetation we were lucky to see a total of 38 individual lions, while in Selous we saw a large pack of wild dogs, my husband saw many different birds including some he had never seen before, we also saw his favorite Crown Cranes and Saddle Bill Storkes, so we had a trip of a life time and would recommend Tailormade Africa to everyone