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
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Email Heidi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
I just got back from a trip to South Africa that included a safari in Timbavati Reserve and a 4 day stay in Cape Town. Every detail of this trip was taken care of with great detail. The accommodations, the safari adventure, the transfers, and service was impeccable. Travelling solo, this was especially important to me, and using this company helped me feel safe and looked after. I highly recommend using this company, as it is clear they have a strong knowledge of the area, and what their customers are looking for. I will definitely be using them again and referring them enthusiastically!
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Email Don | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip to South Africa!
We just returned home from our second trip with Safari Partners. Last year we went to East Africa and this year we went to South Africa with the "Kruger, Cape, and the Winelands" tour. It was absolutely amazing! Every detail of the trip was well organized by Chris Ronneseth at Safari Partners. We had a couple of special requests and Chris included them in our trip and responded to us almost immediately. All of our accommodations were outstanding and our tours and tour guides were amazing. Every airport transfer was on time and pleasant. Our safari in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve was incredible. We saw the 'Big Five' several times over, along with many other animals. We have so many great memories!
If you are considering a safari be sure to contact Safari Partners. We would not look anywhere else. Chris will treat you in professional manner and help you feel comfortable with the process. We cannot imagine that anyone knows Africa any better than Chris and Safari Partners!
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Email KC | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Vacation!
As a solo female traveler I was a little anxious about heading out on safari on my own, but thanks to Chris it was a wonderful experience. Chris arranged the ideal mix of city and safari. I visited Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town. All were great, but the small lodges in Botswana were my favorite. Everyone working at the lodges were lovely. Every part of the trip was well organized. I didn’t worry about a thing. I’ll definitely return to Africa and I’ll definitely use Safari Partners again.
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Email Rick and Alice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip and Memories of a Lifetime
We traveled with a group of friends (6 in total) to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. We met with Chris to communicate what we wanted from our trip to Africa and our budget. The smartest thing we did was listen to Chris and have him put together the itinerary for us. It ended up being an amazing trip that met and exceeded our expectations in every way. We were well looked after by local guides during the entire time we were in Africa. We were in Rwanda to see the gorillas which were the highlight of our trip. Our animal safari was in Kenya where we stayed at two camps, the Elephant Bedroom in Samburu and Encounter Mara in the Masai Mara. Both camps were in a private reserve/conservancy that made for easy and up close views of animals. Both camps also provided excellent service and food but a special shout out has to go to Encounter Mara camp for their 5 star all around experience. We ended our holiday in Zanzibar in Tanzania where we spent several days on the beach at Matemwe Lodge.
A big reason why we had such a great experience in Africa is due to Chris' guidance and knowledge. We received great value in using Safari Partners and highly recommend them for anyone thinking of traveling to Africa.
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Email Rob & Laura | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just an amazing trip
Hi Chris
Just wanted to thank you for arranging such a wonderful trip. Everyone was very accommodating to our needs and expectations and everything was extremely well organized. We have already highly recommended you a few of our friends.
Thank you again for making this a trip of a lifetime.
Rob & Laura
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Email Chelsea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Honeymoon!
Chris built us a custom self drive tour of South Africa for our honeymoon, and everything was perfect. We did a safari and then picked up our car rental and drove the scenic garden route. Our accommodations were cute and comfortable, and Chris was available to answer all our questions every step of the way. Thank you for such an amazing South African adventure!
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Email Leslie and Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience in Africa
My wife and I just returned from a two week trip to Africa that was put together by Chris at Safari Partners. The trip was extremely well organized and all we had to do is remember when the next great safari or meal was taking place. We spent two days in Zimbabwe, five days in Botswana and three days in Cape Town. The trip was a tremendous success! The lodges we were sent to were outstanding and the food offered was excellent. We had to keep reminding ourselves we were in Africa! We saw all the animals we wanted to see and I can assure you they were very close to the Safari Truck. The photographers in our group never stopped taking pictures!!
The staff at all the lodges were excellent and we enjoyed all our safari guides and trackers. They really worked hard to make sure we saw all the animals we were looking for.
Thank you Chris and Safari partners for a truly memorable trip to Africa.
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Email Jim and Marilyn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket list trip of a lifetime.
This was our first trip to Africa, to mark our 50th anniversary. We had spent a lot of time researching safaris online, ending up quite confused about where and when to go. We arranged a meeting with Chris after finding the Safari Partners online; he took the time to find out what we wanted to see and a few days later sent us a proposal covering the animals we wanted to see at the time the flowers would be out in South Africa.
Chris booked us into 3 luxury tented camps in Kenya and 1 in Botswana. All were small camps with excellent facilities, friendly and efficient staff and all featured excellent meals and hospitality. Our guides were all excellent and we had a fantastic experience. We flew between camps, the connections Chris had set up all worked seamlessly.
We had a 2 day break in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We had to fly into Livingston, Zambia due to airline schedules, but again Chris had helped us with the visas needed and we were met and transported through the border and to our lodge on the Zimbabwe side.
We ended our Africa adventure with 10 days in South Africa, at Cape Town and driving the Garden Route. Once again we were met at the airport and transported as promised and enjoyed the friendly, efficient small hotel Chris had booked, as well as the tours that had been arranged. The drive along the Garden Route was set up with short, leisurely drives. We had a good experience at all the places we stayed. We were impressed that the car from Europcar was exactly as described.
Chris provided us with a great deal of background information about packing, especially for the small planes we were taking, about normal tipping expectations, and about what we could expect at our various destinations.
We were totally pleased with the trip Chris set up for us.
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Email Travis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal Organising!
Chris helped plan our honeymoon that included a 10 day trip in Joburg, and Zambia that included Livingston (Victoria Falls), Lower Zambezi, and South Luangwa. Excellent itinerary and we saw all the animals we wanted and it was the luxury vacation that we were looking for. He had chosen the best operators among the variety of camps offered and we were well prepped for the trip. Highly recommend Chris and Safari Partners!
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Email Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
Safari partners genuinely designed a tour that matched my needs. They clearly understood my expectations , wants , and concerns.
Travelling with a family of 6 including 4 Young children had me somewhat concerned about safety . Never once did I feel uncomfortable .
The safari itself was exceptional , I think In large part because the location and lodging matched our needs.
The best part of the trip was the interaction with local people and tribes . Again, professionaly managed .