Here is the team at Off 2 Africa
Off2Africa Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2001)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, ZTA, SATSA & ZTOA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A truly unique and wonderful experience that was exceptionally well organised
Chloe Cumming was outstanding, nothing was every too much trouble and she gave us great advice and guidance at the start when considering our different options. I could not recommend her highly enough and we had an incredible, diverse and exciting safari in Zambia
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Email Nancy Nelson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing travel agent!
I searched for a travel company to help me plan a pretty personalized trip to Africa. I wanted to see whales near Cape Town, do safari's in the Kruger National Park and then go to Victoria Falls. I already had my airfare booked so Chloe, my agent, had to work within its perimeters. She worked with me for days to get everything just the way I wished. She answered any questions I had, took care of all transportation and tours. I wished to have most meals included and she helped me do that. The accomodations she suggested, and which I eventually chose were beyond amazing. Chloe suggested I stay in Hermanus for whale watching and I stayed at the Whale Rock bed and breakfast. The breakfasts were amazing. They were very close to Hermanus town center and a lyft/uber only cost a little over 3.00 each way. This was the first time I had ever traveled alone, as a woman of 63, I was a little afraid to go exploring on my own but in Hermanus I felt completely safe and discovered an amazing seaside restaurant called Beintang's Cave, where I saw dozens of whales right from the shore. Chloe also booked a whale watching tour that was fantastic. Within 5 minutes a huge southern right whale actually swam under our boat! In the Kruger I was booked into the Lukimbi Safari Lodge in a private villa with 2 bathrooms, and my own plunge pool. When I first entered my villa a family of elephants walked right past my pool! At that lodge all food was included but not drinks except coffee and still water. I was aware of that when I booked, as I am not a huge drinker, it was not a problem. I was a little disappointed that the mini bar was not included, however. The food at this lodge was fantastic, and the view over a small watering hole was amazing, I saw elephants, hippos, crocks, buffalos, impala, every day! Finally in victoria falls I was booked into the Victoria Falls Safari Club which Chloe made all inclusive for me. I overlooked the water hole and saw elephants, impala, storks, and every day at 1 p.m. a vulture culture experience where the resort would feed the local vultures. When I arrived at this resort I was told "a lady dropped something off for me". Chloe left a african cloth for me that the native people use as clothing. Chloe also booked a helicopter ride over the falls that was spectactular and a Boma dinner that was a lot of fun. The last day of my stay I was hoping to see a warthog, looked around all day and only saw them from afar. Then, on my way to the wonderful double pool, I opened my door and there was a warthog RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY ROOM!!! It was like a genie granted me a wish, it was so unbelievable! I also saw many many adorable vervet monkeys running around the grounds, right in front of me. I loved this place! It was like a dream! For my last night before flying home from Capetown I was booked into a wonderful bed and breakfast that also had a restaurant with great food. Everything worked like clockwork, even though when I arrived I got my dates wrong and arrived a day early. Chloe fixed it all for me and got a transfer to Hermanus and an extra night, immediately! If you want a perfect, safe, wonderful vacation to Africa, use Off2Africa and ask for Chloe!
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Email Timo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service for an unforgettable time
Chloe was wonderful and helped greatly with the trip organization from recommending the best spots based on interest to planning out everything and trying to fit in all the wanted activities and handling the booking. I don't think it is possible to plan it in the same way without having a professional like her being involved. and best of all, the entire communication was fast and smooth. many thanks for helping to have such an unforgettable trip!!!
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Email Vikki O | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Listened to what I asked for
I had gone on safari before and knew what type of experience I wanted. So I did. little research on areas I wanted to visit. I called several companies to get a quote on a safari. I specified where I wanted to go (areas I wanted to stay in), number of nights in each area and my budget. Off2Africa was the only company who listened and got me what I wanted. And what a trip it was! Accommodations were incredible and very comfortable. We were totally immersed in nature and surrounded by animals. Our guides were extremely knowledgable. Food was delicious. We saw everything we wanted to see. We will be going back in a few years and we will use Off2Africa again!
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Email Sian & Graham Phillips | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chloe Cummings, Outstanding
We can not praise Chloe and Off2Africa enough for the wonderful trip she put together for us. Botswana and a Fabulous lodge in the Chobe National Park, the Chobe Princess floating down the Chobe river, Fabulous Lodge on the Zambezi river for the Victoria Falls, although Africa was experiencing a drought and there was not much water but none the less spectacular of the sheer scale of the falls. Lunch at The Victoria Falls Hotel with a lovely visit from Chloe, a real touch, followed by our journey on the Rovos Rail to South Africa and finally Glen Afric where for those who know the English TV series "Wild at Heart" was filmed. Many Wonderful Animal encounters throughout and stunning sunsets, truly a trip of a life time.
A Very much heart felt Thank you, Thank you, Thank you .
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Email Jane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good advices and efficient in replying questions
Thank you Sian for helping us to organize a very good trip in Botswana. Very patient and very professional !
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Email Pipi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patient, responsive, accommodating
I reached out in Feb for help to organise a tour in August. From the very start, Sian was patient, accommodating, gave the best within our indicated budget, and was able to offer good advice. The trip itself -we had seamless transfers throughout the entire journey from Vic Falls to different lodges in Botswana. We were well taken care of :)
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Email Chee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great planning with prompt communications and fair price
I have used Safaribookings.com for a few times and have good experience. I selected Botswana and Zimbabwe as my destinations. As usual I contacted 3 different travel agents on Safaribookings.com and Sian Edwards from Off2Africa was the first to respond my initial request and the fastest in subsequent correspondence. This is important with the time zone different. Sian also regular answered my questions during the weekend. Sian has wealth of knowledge of the geography, various camps offerings, etc., and she helped us to pick 5 different camps for our 11-day adventure. I shared my itinerary to a couple of safari guides at different camp in Botswana, they all praised the travel plan and the unique arrangements allowing us to see the great diversity of geography and wildlife of the country. We never felt we were repeating our game drives because they were all unique and different. At Nxai Pan, it was a salt pan (or desert like) land based safari. At Okavango Panhandle, it was water only safari. At Okavango Delta, it was grassland 4x4 water crossing safari. At Chobe River, it was the classic national park safari. They all unique from each other. Sian was able to connected all of them seamlessly. We have zero issue in the hand-off between each camp via flight or shuttle. It was totally stressless. We just showed up and everything just worked as planned. When I had any questions during the trip, Sian was able to answer usually within a few hours.
The great communications went beyond just answer calls or emails. Off2Africa provided a custom website dedicated for my trip. It detailed each element of the trip from transportation to lodging, and info about each location and all the activities. Off2Africa also provided an app during our trip and it simply made life easier during the trip.
One of the most important question you as a reader wanted to know is the price. I would say "Fair". You can always negotiate and find a slightly lower price somewhere but I believe Sian is fair and very reasonable. I did spot check a few of the camps and activities prices. Sian was right there. We were not overcharged at all.
Our group was original 2 couples which was very simple. 2 rooms at each camp and we are good to go. Half way in our planning my travel partners added their adult daughter to the trip. Sian was able to add one more person to our plan creatively. I think she did a fantastic job of helping us minimize any single surcharges. Yes, the single paid more but I think it was very reasonable. @sian - thanks!!
This is my 4th trip to Africa Safari and by far this is the best safari trip. I will not hesitate to recommend Off2Africa and Sian Edwards.
Email Kel Cotter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The safari was great. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything went like clockwork not only on the ground during the safari but all the pre stuff, booking, confirmation, keeping us informed, organizing flights and transfers. This all added up to a wonderful experience
Email Ian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chloe was the most cooperative and efficient tour operator we encountered; no request was too much.
Catherine and I booked a week in Botswana, book-ended by a week in Thula Thula (South Africa) and a week in Uganda.
Logistics and timing appeared to be a hurdle too high but Chloe managed it with aplomb, the result being a very memorable experience topped off with the most wonderful experiences in Chobe Game Lodge and the Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel.
Full marks Chloe and a huge thanks from Catherine and I for an unforgettable experience.
We wouldn’t hesitate recommending Off 2 Africa to anyone.
Thank you
