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 Richard Waller | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great advice and great delivery
We so much enjoyed our recent holiday in the Western Cape, South Africa for two main reasons 1) we had excellent advice about the best venues and then 2) they lived up to everything Tailormade Africa promised. From start to finish the attention to detail from Tailormade Africa was excellent. The pre-departure information was very extensive. Rob Morley and his team were responsive to some late alterations that we wanted to make.
The days spent at Sanbona were some of the best safari experiences we have had across Africa.
Email Gemma Oates | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely personalised service, which listed to us to create an incredible trip of a lifetime
When we decided we'd like to go to Africa for our honeymoon, we chose Tailormade Africa to book it for us and we are thrilled with our decision. We spoke to Rob initially and he listened to our requirements, worked to understand what travel we'd done previously, what we enjoy, and he also discussed what we we were hoping from our honeymoon. Having done safaris in South Africa before our honeymoon which we absolutely loved, we were passionate about doing this again, but were looking for something different from them. Rob understood this and with considering where in Africa the weather is best at the time of year we'd be travelling, he came up with some excellent ideas. As we were also keen to combine safaris with some time on the beach after, he suggested Tanzania as it could offer all of this.
We felt really listened to, and as a result Rob came up with excellent options in Tanzania for us within our budget and that would offer us something new and exciting. He explained all of these options in depth so we were so well informed and this helped us make our final decision about where he ended up booking. In addition to booking our accommodation he also booked all of our internal flights and transfers, which would have been very difficult to have done without his help.
Once the trip was booked, Rob completed a bespoke online itinerary for us, which was both exciting to read and informative. During the lead up to our trip, Rob was also extremely helpful. He sent us all of the information we required to travel to Tanzania in a timely manner so we were able to organise our vaccinations, and other things we needed. We were also able to speak to him personally with any questions we had, which was very helpful.
When we embarked on our trip, Rob was at hand on the phone should we have had any queries and he was in touch with us checking we were happy and everything was ok. It was very reassuring to know he was available should we need any assistance and it felt like we had such a personal service which made the trip extra special. Our internal travel once in Tanzania was seamless thanks to everything being so well organised and it was always great to see a friendly face greeting us during all of our transfers.
When on safari, Rob absolutely delivered on organising something different for us. Both camps we stayed in were unique, eco friendly, luxurious and had excellent staff. During the first stop in the Ngorogoro crater we experienced trekking up a beautiful crater, visits to a local Masai village and had the chance to experience the amazing wildlife in the Ngororgoro crater, where we saw 39 lions in one day! At our second camp in the Serengeti we got to experience the sound of local lions at night and felt so close to nature. He also booked us a walking safari there which we'd never done before and this was an incredible experience. The following week on the beach on the beautiful Pemba island was exactly what we needed after an action packed first week and we were able to relax in style.
Overall, we had a trip of lifetime and the best honeymoon we could have wished for. Thank you Rob and Tailormade Africa for organising this for us, we couldn't be more grateful. We can't wait to book more trips in the future with you!
Gemma and Ben
Email Tricia Offord | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TRULY THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
It was a great pleasure planning our holiday to Zimbabwe & Botswana with Clyde as he has a huge amount of expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the countries which we lacked and needed advice about and he was extremely eager to help us get things right). The trip was planned meticulously and he gave us many options to choose from (level of comfort, wildlife, price etc) which was very helpful. The actual trip was far beyond our expectations (and these were not low!). The camps, staff, food, environment and wildlife were all absolutely excellent in every way possible with many unexpected personal touches and treats. We stayed in everything from a mobile camp to top luxury camps and every one was a completely different experience and all were exciting. We could not fault anything at all and I would highly recommend Tailormade Africa to anyone and would not hesitate to use them again. (I never in my wildest dreams thought I would get to see lions with cubs, leopards, wild cats, wild dogs, honey badgers, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, many different breeds of deer, cheetahs, hyenas, many birds and other species too numerous to mention in just two weeks, but we did and even watched two adult lion brothers fighting over a meal for nearly two hours - a real privilege. ) The only downside was that I put on so much weight as the food and drink was absolutely first class and there was so much of it. Start planning your next trip today!
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Email Arnie Moore | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safarii we booked with Clyde Beaty, Tailormade Africa, was truly the best trip of our long lives
We had a telephone conversation during which Clyde Beaty determined our interests. Clyde proved to be a superb listener and offered us a tour which met our needs perfectly. He offered several priced options in his proposal and we chose the ones that met our desires. Our trip itself went off without any problems. We were met promptly at each of four locations and taken to our lodgings by very professional and friendly guides. We stayed in two luxury lodges, one traditional mobile camp and one permanent camp during our safari. The variety in these lodgings was both interesting and charming. The wildlife guides at each of the locations were superbly trained and extremely concerned with maximizing our experience. We saw mountain gorillas, lions with cubs and on the hunt, cheetahs on the hunt, leopard, elephant with young, giraffe with young, buffalo, hippos, crocs, a pack of wild dogs hunting, multiple varieties of antelope, numerous species of birds, a hyena taking down a wildebeest and eating it alive and a tumultuous river crossing with wildebeest and zebra. The people in Rwanda and Tanzania were truly remarkable, friendly and extremely helpful. This was the best trip of our 73 years of life on this planet and it exceeded our expectations in every way possible.
Email Michael and Christine R | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply the Best
We started to plan this trip eighteen months ago and contacted Clyde who we have dealt with before. We gave an outline of what we wanted and visit a country we have not visited before – Zimbabwe. Having a seasoned safari history, in Kenya and Tanzania, we are a bit picky and wondered whether we would equal the experience of other trips. Clyde gave us some options and was very patient whilst we savoured and tinkered with the itinerary. His in-depth knowledge and expertise is unrivalled.
What we like about TailormadeAfrica and the team is that you feel you are the only clients. Friendly and personable it is a treat to deal with such a company. Clyde was on hand throughout our trip and there were moments of extra magic which we experienced due to their reputation.
Our trip was equal to any of our previous safaris – we started at Victoria Falls, stayed in Hwange and our last camp was in Mana Pools – a truly wonderful experience. We did not see the wild dogs unfortunately – so we will have to go again!
We have no hesitation in recommending Clyde to organise a trip in Africa – in fact we are already planning our next and there is only one person to do it. Many thanks to Clyde and the team for 2 weeks of heaven.
Email Murray and Denise | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
What an Amazing Nine Week Trip!!
Clyde and Rob were both great to communicate with even though we are on the other side of the world in Australia. We used Skype mainly to talk and plan. Right from the beginning, we were very impressed with their wealth of knowledge for our destinations (Madagascar, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia) and how quickly they identified our needs and designed an itinerary that was within our budget. Their exceptional customer service and follow-up continued throughout our trip using Whatsapp and Messenger. We were provided with both hard copy documentation and electronic support using the travel key app. Their choices in accommodation and guides were excellent. Our four-week self-drive tour in Namibia was fantastic and we are very grateful to Clyde for recommending that we drive ourselves. We highly recommend Clyde and Rob at Tailormade Africa if you want a comfortable and personalised trip.
CA
Email Craig Jackson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Trip
What a fantastic trip! Everything exceeded our expectations.
A group of us from Vancouver worked with Rob to build a Safari in Tanzania. Rob was very patient and worked to understand our wish list and to put together a schedule for the trip. The execution was as good as the planning, the two tended lodges with a plantation hotel in the middle was the perfect mix.
The Safari guides (Baraka & Henry) were great and extremely knowledgeable, between them we managed to see all the animals and events we had hoped to, two Rhinos, lion cubs, a kill, Cheetahs, Leopard, wilderbeast crossing and so many more.
I can't say enough about how great the teams were in all the locations we stayed, they were all very friendly and could not do enough to help us. The food was good and the packed lunches we more than we needed.
Thanks to Rob and all the people in Tanzania that helped make this such a memorable and happy trip.
Email Dilini & Bhanu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another epic and life changing adventure with Clyde
We are seasoned safari goers and keen photographers. This was our 8th trip to Africa and our 3rd with Clyde and TMA. Ever since we met Clyde he's been trying to convince us to do Zimbabwe and we finally agreed. I'd heard mixed reviews about Zmbabwe so wasn't sure what to expect. Clyde was really patient with us as I hemmed and hawed my way through a whole spectrum of emotions from excitement to downright dread that Zim wasn't going to deliver the kind of sightings we'd had in East Africa and Botswana.
And boy was I wrong. Zim was magical - it's Africa at its most raw, at its wildest and what an adventure it turned out to be! We started off with a night in Vic Falls and then headed to Hwange National Park where we spent five nights divided between two camps. We finished off with five life changing nights at Mana Pools being guided by Nick Murray, the pro guide who guided David Attenborough during the filming of the wild dogs episode in Dynasties. With Nick we tracked and spent precious moments with wild dogs and got within touching distance of elephants, including the infamous Boswell. It was by far the most exciting five days we've spent in Africa!
Having spoken to us many many times Clyde knew exactly what we'd enjoy and he delivered in spades. Not only did he introduce us to two kindred spirits, Nick and his wife Des, he ensured that we had an unforgettable trip. When things weren't quite going to plan as things are wont to do in Africa, Clyde was always around to do what he could to make it all better.
I have said it before and I'll say it again - if you want a cookie cutter African experience any agent can most probably deliver, but if you want a trip of a lifetime every single time then Clyde and Rob are your go to people. We've already booked our next trip to Zimbabwe with Clyde and are in the process of booking a Tanzanian safari with him as well.
Email Freddie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience that surpassed all of our expectations!
Rob (and TMA) organised a great holiday to South Africa a couple of years ago so when my girlfriend and I were discussing a trip to Africa, we didn't hesitate to get back in contact. After discussing budget and 'wish list', Rob came back with a couple of options and we decided to go for Uganda, which truly turned out to be beyond what we could have hoped for. The country is incredibly diverse in every sense - from climate and culture to plant, animal and bird life. It is also much more affordable than a number of other popular destinations.
TMA organised a walking tour with rhinos, multiple game drives in Murchison NP (where we had close encounters with the rest of the big 5 and vast numbers of other animals), Nile river cruises where we spotted the infamous Shoe Billed Stalk and Giant Kingfisher, a hike up the waterfalls and Chimpanzee trekking. We then flew down to Bwindi for an unforgettable experience trekking with Gorillas, as well as Golden Monkeys and taking scenic canoe trips around Lake Mutanda + more!
Accommodation, drivers, lodge staff and organisation was all spot on and everything went to plan - top job Rob!
Email Kathryn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded my already high expectations!
Clyde and the whole Tailormade Africa group exceeded my already high expectations for our trip to South Africa. Communications were extremely easy, and we were able to customise our tour to exactly what we hoped to do. All of the suggestions the team provided were spot on and our trip was so much fun. It made our whole trip experience more relaxing knowing that Tailormade was there to help us along the way and planned the trip perfectly for us. They were really easy to get a hold of and answered all of our questions promptly. I would highly recommend them and plan to use them again in the future!