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 Sam and Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rob Morley was enthusiastic from the start to help us create a honeymoon we would never forget!
Tailormade Africa and Rob Morley in-particular helped us create a honeymoon we will never forget! From start to finish Rob was attentive to our budget and everything we asked if from our trip to be included. His enthusiasm and excitement about us going on safari for the first time was infectious and we couldn’t wait to go from the start; this also put us at ease and we knew we were using the right company to help with our trip itinerary. Once we were out there Rob made sure to stay in contact with us, answering any questions we had quickly through what’s app to make sure everything was as planned. We highly recommend using Tailormade Africa.
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Email Jim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailormade Africa enabled us to achieve the trip of a lifetime.
My wife and I just completed a three week trip to Rwanda and Southern Tanzania and it truly was the trip of a lifetime. We had been keenly looking forward to it for a long time and it exceeded our expectations in every way.
We planned and booked the trip through Tailormade Africa, our second trip using them. I can't say enough about their help and advice in planning the itinerary and also operationally. We had a broad idea of where we wanted to go, the National parks in Southern Tanzania, but we had very little practical knowledge of those places and absolutely no idea of how to get there. Clyde at Tailormade took our rough idea and crafted the perfect itinerary. However, after he delivered the perfect Tanzania itinerary, we presented him with another challenge. We decided that we wanted to also go to Rwanda to see the gorillas. Clyde enthusiastically gave us advice and options for Rwanda and we finalized that portion of the trip also. After it was finally booked, we decided to shift the whole trip by a week. Clyde demonstrated flexibility and patience with our changes and got everything rebooked without issue.
Having completed the trip, I can say that the destinations, itinerary, accommodations and logistics were all just perfect.
I have to say how important a job Clyde and the Tailormade team did with the complex logistics of this trip. Our itinerary involved 5 charter flights and 11 vehicle transfers, all of which came off without a hitch. I could never have planned or executed all of those logistics on my own and I doubt the ability of many (possible most) travel agencies to have done so well.
We were extremely pleased with all of our accommodations. Not only were they comfortable and beautiful but all of them had great food and service as well. Most importantly the places where we did safaris and treks all had excellent guides.
My understanding is that getting the accommodations/guides and logistic right in some of the out-of-the-way areas we visited is not as straightforward as in the more well-traveled parts of Tanzania. One lodge manager told us that not many travel agents are familiar with his area in Ruaha.
So, we enjoyed wonderful experiences viewing wildlife, met warm and wonderful people and throughout felt well-cared for. It was the trip of a lifetime and something we'll never forget.
Created an excellent safari that was personalised to perfectly fit budget,interest and requirements.
Clyde and his team gave us lots of advice to tailor the safari to our needs. They were able to change certain aspects to fit in with our budget. The ground teams were excellent and everything ran smoothly. The lodges recommended perfectly fitted our wish for friendly with a certain degree of luxury but focusing on the safari rather than the wine list. Sabyinyo lodge was amazing as was Serian and Alex Walker's personalised guiding. They were constantly available for advice leading up to the safari and on hand if needed during the safari. Clyde saved us by booking us on a flight that left in 20minutes even though we were still at a hotel after our internal flight was cancelled. We unbelievably still made our international flight.
Email Sarah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expert, precision knowledge - putting us in exactly the right place +date for a mega river crossing!
Clyde from Tailormade Africa spent time with us during the booking phase - answering questions and providing expert advice and insight into how to get the best out of our "wish list" safari to see migratory herds and a Mara river crossing with all the dust and drama we had hoped for. Clyde could not have been more spot on. He put us in a Alex Walker's Serian Mobile Lamai camp - carefully chosen to be on a much quieter side of the Mara - in THE exact right place and THE exact right dates to realise our dream. His passion and knowledge were exemplary compared to other safari booking agents we have used in the past and he made the logistics/details seamless meaning we did not have to worry about organising anything from the moment we landed in Tanzania to the moment we left.
On THE day after we arrived, we saw the first MEGA crossing of the Mara for this year's migration - with some of our fellow guests leaving that day having waited a week on their tours. It was incredible - the landscape just emptying of wildebeest as they flowed into the crossing point valley as thousand upon thousand wildebeest and zebra crossed.
Clyde also encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone and try a tented camp with bucket showers and rustic luxury - experience of a lifetime. We saw cheetah, leopard, lions hunting (and eating dinner!), huge herds of zebra/wildebeest/elephants, hippos galore gently bobbing up and down and a tower of 11 giraffe ++++ - incredible advice on the best camp / guiding to see wildlife.
Clyde also only recommends camps known for great guiding - we certainly had this at Alex Walker's Serian with our guides not only spotting animals but also taking time to explain local medicinal plants and teach us about next construction in a quiet moment in the shade. Clyde's advice really was spot on/faultless - his connections are probably also to thank for getting us a free upgrade to a family tent. He also stayed in touch along our trip - answering a question about check in for one of our flights almost instantly ... and explaining with his years of African experience that we should not worry but that our name would magically appear on the manifest - and it did!
I highly recommend TailorMade Africa - you are in safe and expert hands!
Email Enda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Genuine experts who listened to us and built a personalised holiday that was perfect for us.
This was our first safari and, although we’ve travelled independently a lot, we wanted expert advice on what would give us the best experience.
Clyde clearly has extensive knowledge and experience. Just as importantly he actually listened to us and ensured that we had a wonderful holiday which suited us perfectly- walking safaris, minimal wasted time with travel, experts guides and lodges which were very welcoming and high quality.
We saw so much wildlife at both camps and the people were lovely.
The itinerary Clyde set up meant that we had a good night’s rest before our first lodge and the journey there was a safari in itself. The camps were just the right level of comfort for us - good quality beds and food but not over the top.
Price wise we knew it wouldn’t be cheap but the cost was about par when compared to bigger operators though much more personalised. Clyde and the team responded quickly to any queries and checked in on us via WhatsApp just to make sure everything was going smoothly.
Would highly recommend Tailormade Africa and will definitely be using them again in the future
Email Debbie and David Pope | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent operator with in-depth knowledge and experience of Africa.
Rob Morley and the team at Tailormade ensured we had a very special experience in order to celebrate a significant milestone birthday. Most importantly he listened to the brief and succeeded in managing both our expectations whilst taking into account monetary constraints and making our trip a very special one. The logistics of our safari were quite complex as it involved flying in and out of different lodges in Kenya. The ground arrangements were handled seamlessly by their local partners. Rob was a delight to deal with as he responded swiftly to my endless enquiries prior to departure and then made himself available 24/7 should we encounter difficulties whilst away (we didn’t). We had an exceedingly enjoyable and memorable trip and would not hesitate in recommending the services of the Talormade Africa to anyone considering a safari.
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome holiday in every detail
We had an amazing trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe. Clyde's in depth knowledge and suggestions of camps to visit proved to be absolutely spot on, Shinde and Kwando Lagoon were exactly on the brief of what we were hoping to experience - amazing animal sightings with a good variety of landscapes all within wonderful camps. All logistics of the trip worked seamlessly.
It's not always visible the effort that goes in behind the scenes, however we came to find out that Clyde had been speaking to the lodges to ensure we had the tents best positioned for our needs, we really appreciated that care for us. Added to this the regular check-ins and availability during the trip were reassuring, even though not needed given how smoothly everything went. A holiday of a lifetime we'll never forget..
Email Ryan & Olivia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip to remember
When travelling overseas, I am the type of person that wants to experience all that the country has to offer, the problem is, like with most overseas trips, you only have a limited of time to experience it all. This coupled with having never been to South Africa before, makes the planning difficult. By employing the services of Rob at Tailormade Africa not only was he able to cater the trip to our wants but we were able to benefit from someone who had done it before and who had the local knowledge.
Even before the holiday started the communication from Rob was great. Endless too and fro with emails and a few online conversations to iron out the details of what we really wanted from the trip, we even had another one a couple of days before we left, once everything was finalised, meant for any last questions or concerns before we jetted off. Even during the trip Rob was available on WhatsApp!!!
Once there our trip was seamless from the moment we got off the plane in Johannesburg.
Rob provided us with detailed instructions for each stop, must see tourist attraction, things to do and most importantly the best restaurants. All we had to do was unwind, relax and soak in all that South Africa had to offer.
We absolutely recommend Tailormade Africa to anyone looking for a hassle free holiday of a lifetime.
Thank you Rob for helping to create a honeymoon that we will never forget.
Email Tony and Jan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and first class safari trip
From day one Clyde was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He arranged our safari at short notice and in terms of accommodation and guiding it worked seamlessly. We had originally thought of going to Kenya, but after talking to Clyde and setting out what we wanted he had no hesitation in recommending we consider Tanzania and boy was he right. Great trip and looking forward to booking the next one with Tailormade Africa
Email Noel and Glenda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organisation and service.
My husband and I live in Australia. Following internet research into companies that specialise in Africa, we approached Tailormade Africa to organise our extensive, 6 week journey , through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Clyde and his team were fantastic. Our communication with the company, despite being in Australia, was excellent. We appreciated the time taken by Clyde to work out where we wanted to go, what we enjoyed doing as well as discussing budget. We were able to adjust and have input in to the itinerary Clyde suggested.
The information provided to us by Tailormade Africa on our destinations, travel arrangements and contacts for emergencies while away was extensive and very useful.
From the time we arrived in Namibia and finished in Zimbabwe everything ran smoothly. As we traveled in three different countries we had a variety of accommodation and travel arrangements. Our accommodation, activities and mobile safari experience in all the countries exceeded our expectations.
Clyde’s knowledge, experience and advice and the team at Tailormade Africa helped make our trip to Africa a once in a lifetime experience .