On Safari in the Mara
The Safari Partners
- Located In:
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Canada
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- IATA, ACTA & TOPAC
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Trip of a Lifetime
When we first thought of going on a Safari in Botswana and I contacted The Safari Partners, Chris responded to my ideas with a detailed proposal and itinerary that reflected our wishes completely.
The organization of our trip from beginning in Johannesburg to the end in Maun was excellent.
All transfers and flights between locations went smoothly and on time. The lodges were very good
with spacious accommodations and bathrooms and outstanding service. The people and staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was great and well presented. The game drives and boat cruises were superb with very knowledgeable guides who knew the territories and how to spot the animals.
We started out in Zimbabwe at the A'Zambezi Lodge right on the Zambezi river to explore the Victoria Falls highlighted by a helicopter flight over the falls. Then we travelled into Botswana to the Chobe Game Lodge located in Chobe Nationl Park right on the Chobe River. The next stops were Savute Safari Lodge in the flatlands and Okavanga Tented Camp in the Okavanga Delta. Our last visit was at
Deception Valley Lodge in the Kalahari Desert.
On game drives and river cruises we saw all the animals - big and small close-up - we wanted to see
except for Rhinos who are kept in Botswana in a conservation area for protection from poaching and
to increase their numbers again. Large varieties of Birds are in abundance everywhere.
We took a total of over 5000 pictures of National Geographic quality.
It was fantastic - it was the trip of a Lifetime - exceptionally well organized and executed.
CA
Email Rob and Vera | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awesome experience!
Chris organized a custom tour for our group of 12 that was beyond our expectations. (Kenya and Zanzibar). It was obvious that he really listened to us when we first went to him with our safari vision. The itinerary, length of stays, types of accomodations, flight arrangements... everything... was perfect. It is obvious that Chris and his group are not only extremely knowledgeable about Africa, but are also passionate about it. Thanks to Safari Partners, we experienced the trip of a lifetime.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Lifetime experience
It was with some trepidation that we looked into a holiday in South Africa, not confident in it's safety. We needn't have been concerned. Chris understod perfectly our concerns and preferences. His organization, the leisurely scheduling, the boutique hotels, itinerary and transfers were flawless. His choice of Game Reserve in Timbavati, and the Garden route suited perfectly and were beyond anything we expected. o cap it all , his recommendation to take the "Rovos " train back from Cape Town to Pretoria was the crowning excitement! It truly was the the " most luxurious train journey in the world"
Thanks Chris and staff.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Safari trip in Botswana
When we started planning our safari trip in Zimbabwe and Botswana, we contacted The Safari Partners and Chris immediately answered us with some proposals for our Honeymoon which were perfectly adjusted to our desires. He was also very flexible to adapt the trip to our budget and plans.
During the trip itself everything was perfect. All the transfers and lodges were smoothly planned and well chosen. I am very glad to have chosen Chris and all his staff to plan my Honeymoon. If you decide to work with them for sure you will not regret!
Thank you Chris and staff!
CA
Email Graham & Madeline | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip
Itinerary, (30 + days) was perfectly planned. Our expectations were exceeded, and we look forward to doing it again. Chris and Safari Partners looked after every detail. His recommendation to add Namibia to our journey was well worth it. The 'andBeyond' lodges in Botswana and Namibia were magical, and our accommodation in between was perfect. We highly recommend Safari Partners.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous trip to Rwanda
The Safari Partners were recommended to us by some friends who travelled with them in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. From the beginning, Chris was super helpful, very knowledgeable and really helped us to plan our trip. From the moment we arrived and were met at the airport, we had a fantastic experience. Everything was smooth, and our driver/guide, Duncan, was incredible! He made sure that we had an amazing experience in the parc, and we saw two gorilla families. Both experiences were awesome, the hotel was great and Duncan made sure that we had great trek experiences. We also enjoyed our time in Kigali, where Duncan took care of us as well. Chris was really helpful too and I would recommend Safari Partners to anyone.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most amazing trip ever!!
Chris and the Safari Partners are absolute experts in Africa. They planned the perfect honeymoon for me and my husband to Kenya and Tanzania....from the first minute to the last minute, everything was incredible. They organized everything so I could sit back, relax, and truly enjoy my vacation. Chris' knowledge about Africa is amazing. I will definitely be using Safari Partners on my next African journey!
CA
Email Brad Franklin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
My wife and I have recently returned from an amazing time in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The trip exceeded our expectations in every way thanks to the itinerary arranged by and the local knowledge evinced by Safari Partners. Our accommodations, meals, transportation and tours, including safaris were excellent and left us wishing we could go back. If we do, Safari Partners will again be making the arrangements for us. They're exceptional.
US
Email Mar | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thinking of Africa - Book Safari Partners
Safari Partners did an excellent job helping us to plan our trip to Rwanda and Tanzania. From the beginning, communications were excellent. Chris was very responsive to all of our questions and provided sound advice based on his years of experience planning travel to Africa. Having grown up in the tourism industry myself and traveling a great deal, I must say that Safari Partners raised the bar. Every aspect of the trip was top drawer. We chose to stay at 3 star hotels and we found the ones that Chris booked to be superb. Chris’ advice on time spent in each place proved to be wise. The ground services were excellent. The guides were on time, very knowledgeable and DID EVERYTHING to make our trip enjoyable and comfortable. This trip exceeded our expectations
We found Rwanda to be very clean, safe, modern, progressive and comfortable as Chris indicated it would be. Being with the gorillas there was an experience of a lifetime. In Tanzania our guide went to great extremes so that we got to see all of the "Big Five" as well as many other interesting animals. We even witnessed the migration in Tanzania. We all highly recommend that you book your next safari with "Safari Partners."
CA
Email Sherry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Effortless vacation that exceeded all expectations.
I have recommended Safari Partners already to everyone that I share my Africa experience with. To have Gorillas mingling at our feet in Rawanda, luxury camping in the Botswana wilderness, and exploring the most beautiful coastline I've ever seen in South Africa, made this my best trip ever. Every detail was taken care of flawlessly, the food was 5 star dining, and the people and guides were fun and attentive to every need. Love Blackheath Lodge in Capetown! Everything was above my expectations.