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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)
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Reviews
Email Sefton & Seri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The African Safari trip we’d been dreaming of
I arranged a Botswana Safari for me and my partner threw Off2Africa with Chloe and it was the most fantastic trip we’d been dreaming of. We saw so many amazing animals and everything ran smoothly. Both lodges were comfortable and great fun.
Chloe answered all of our queries promptly I’m the lead-up, including in relation to joining the Safari & meeting our departing flight time, baggage allowances & supporting us with a minor hiccup on delayed baggage on our arrival. We stayed at Bakwema Lodge near Chobe and Moremi Crossing in Okavango Delta, Botswana. Both were comfortable, well set-up and were all-inclusive, including delicious food, good jeeps and great guides.
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Email Theresa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible time in Southern Africa
The trip was just amazing. We really enjoyed it. Everything was perfectly organized by Sian and Off 2 Africa. Even the issue with the lost luggage at Johannesburg. A few days later they delivered it to us in Botswana.
The whole trip was a highlight. But in special the staff/guides. They really gave their best to make us happy. We saw so many animals and the guides made sure we were really close to them.
Food was also really good and we loved the Okavango Gin.
We liked the itinerary with 2 days Chobe and a lot of activities there. Then setari Camp to relax and then Rra Dinare with again game drives. It was perfect.
And of course the flights were a highlight and made the holiday very special.
We have nothing to complain. It was one of our best holidays ever and we would like to thank Sian and Off 2 Africa for the perfect organization of the trip.
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Email Glenn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Chloe at Off2Africa put together the best trip ever! As a couple who had never been to Africa and just had a loose idea they wanted to go on a Safari, through dozens and dozens of emails, a 3 year Covid delay Chloe went above and beyond!
Chloe was able to help decide what we were looking to do and see, and suggested wonderful places to stay with the budget we had! All transportation was organized through Zimbabwe and into Botswana, right the way down to airport transfers. Everything was seamless! Her knowledge of the accommodation options and areas they are in are outstanding!
If you’re considering an African Safari, reach out to Chloe at Off2Africa, you will not be disappointed!
Email Brian Maguire | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator we've ever dealt with
Just returned from 3 weeks safari in Botswana & Zimbabwe arranged by Off2Africa. I can't begin to explain what a perfect experience our trip was. We stayed at 4 camps in Botswana & 3 in Zimbabwe including Victoria Falls. After contacting Chloe from Off2Africa about the type of trip we were looking for she put together a proposal via a link which was very detailed but also visually exciting as it showed the accommodation we were to be staying, the wildlife expected to be seen as well as a detailed itinerary. All but one of our transfers was by light plane which saves so much time but also gives a great view of the countryside as you are only flying at 5,500 ft. The logistics of the transfers was seamless. The beauty of this was that it wasn't a "group tour" as it was just my wife & I but we met some great people, who have become friends, at each of the places we stayed. This was an early 40th wedding anniversary trip & Chloe had arranged something at every place we stayed, from bottles of champagne to a private candlelight dinner on a pontoon in a lagoon with waiter & chef in the Okavango Delta. Do not miss the "doors off" helicopter experience over the Okavango Delta. After Covid put a halt to a previously organised trip there I started looking at tour operators in Africa rather than in Australia. The reviews for Off2Africa were universally excellent. I can only add to those reviews as I couldn't recommend Off2Africa more highly with special mention to Chloe whose assistance was patient, helpful and professionally friendly. Thanks again guys.
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Email Joya | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous!
Chloe Cottrell in SUPERB!
We had a few not so touristy places we wanted to go in Africa, not just safaris, she did a fantastic job of organising it for us. The Resort on Lake Malawi, the Resort in Vilanculos, The hotel in Lesotho, along with the safaris in Hwange and Sabi Sands were literally out of this world. We didnot want crowds….and these places were cozy, comfortable and the best of service and food!
She even came to see us at the airport in Vic Falls, when we had a very tight stopover connection.
Chloe was accommodating, which was not easy when we wanted to customized our travel and take the road less travelled. She did all of this with cheers and at a very reasonable cost to us.
She was very prompt in replying back, taking into considerations of our needs and making sure we were comfortable, as we are in our 79-80s.
We were totally surprised that she had communicated to all the lodging places that we were celebrating our 58 anniversaries…..AND every lodging has a surprise waiting for us when we arrived or at the Dinner table! Thank you Chloe!
We recommend Off2Africa and Chloe HIGHLY
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Email Cathy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sian listened to what we were looking for and made great suggestions. Her communication was great.
We were looking to explore two different areas in Botswana. Sian listened to what we wanted and helped create a great itinerary for us within our budget. We enjoyed our time at Ghoha Hills lodge. Our guide, rooms, and the staff were all great. The location up on the hill overlooking the watering hole was beautiful. I would recommend the lodge. We also enjoyed Khwai Lediba. We weren’t sure if it would feel as “polished” since it was brand new, but clearly African Bush Camps know what they are doing. Our guide was from the area and knew exactly where to go to see what we wanted and entertained us with stories along the way. The rooms and the staff were also great. The lodge area is not as big as Ghoha Hills but the rooms were beautiful and they utilize every space (for example, having pregame drive breakfasts by the beautiful fire pit). This camp was built right by the delta- I am sure it is spectacular when it is surrounded by water. We had elephants walking through camp at night. The variety of the two camps was exactly what we were looking for. The Savuti area was dry and the Khwai / Moremi areas gave us more of the delta experiences (mokoro excursion, hippos, crocs) while still allowing for game drives. Sian guided us in the right direction and every detail was taken care of (flights, vouchers, advice about tipping). It was a wonderful family experience for us with our 21 and 23 year olds.
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Email AJ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chloe Cottrell is very efficient and incredibly organized.
We reached out to Off2Africa and two other tour operators to put together a custom itinerary to Botswana and Namibia a month before our travel. Chloe Cottrell from Off2Africa was the first to respond and had a fantastic itinerary customized for us based on our input of what we needed. Additionally, her quote was 30% cheaper than other operators for the same luxury experience.
In Botswana, she arranged a phenomenal safari experience with Desert and Delta involving stays at Savuti, Xugana, Moremi, and Chobe with each stay planned to perfection in terms of activities, experience, food, number of days etc. We were expecting Bostwana to be a great destination, but Chloe's planning still far exceeded our expectations of the experience. She made sure our transfers were smooth and we literally didn't need to do anything from our end other than to pack and show up on time. Despite doing a safari for 9-10 days, we didn't feel like the trip was repetitive or redundant as each camp had something entirely different to offer.
In Namibia, she arranged a fantastic trip with Wilderness Safaris which included Sossusvlei and a safari in private game reserve in South Etosha. She made sure we only needed to do air transfers to maximize our time in Namibia since we only had 5-6 days to spend in this country. Our first connecting flight was delayed (commercial flight which was not in Chloe's or safari operators' control) which made us miss our first night in Namibia and Chloe efficiently connected with Wilderness Safaris on the delay and pick up. Her communication and management resulted in us not needing to do anything from our end and prevented a lot of stress.
Overall, Chloe made our trip extremely memorable and we will definitely reach out to her to plan our next vacation in Africa! I cannot recommend her enough!!
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Email Patrick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari - Thanks to Chloe and Off2Africa
I found Off2Africa through Safari Bookings, as they had a suggested trip that fit my needs and budget for our trip to Victoria Falls and Botswana (Chobe and Okavango Delta). I was a bit skeptical at first since I normally don't make such a large purchase through a company that I wasn't familiar with, but the good reviews on Safari Bookings for Off2Africa made me feel more at ease. I worked with Chloe Cottrell, who was fabulous, well informed, and also put me at ease that Off2Africa was a legitimate company. She customized the initial trip to address our additional needs and timing, and suggested lodgings that were fantastic and fit our budget.
We just completed our trip, and I couldn't have been happier. All the locations, transfers, food, etc. were great. I felt that I was pampered by the food, game drives, etc. that made it easy for us to simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Only bad thing is that I think I gained a few pounds from all the good food provided.
Finally, I believe Off2Africa prices were great. I also received a quote from a US agent specializing in Africa, and they mentioned they couldn't provide a quote on the same itinerary/locations without paying much more. In fact, I believe that Off2Africa sometimes may be the middle man for some US agents, so I would suggest cutting out the extra layer and going direct to Off2Africa.
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Email Tom and Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Zambia Safari - 3 Camps Along The River
I’d like to start by saying that our 2-week safari trip to Zambia was absolutely incredible! We started about 9 months ago on SafariBookings.com researching different areas of Africa for our trip. We also spoke to people who had done a safari to the Serengeti area. We wanted to do a variety of safaris (including day, night, jeep, boat and walking). We wanted to be in small “camps” where there were only a handful of cabins/huts and the jeeps were limited to 6-people maximum (this is more expensive, but we saw packed jeeps – and we were glad we went this way). We are in our late 50’s and wanted “comforts” like running water in our cabins and all-inclusive meal/drink packages (in our younger days we might have opted for more “real camping” styles). We narrowed to Zambia as it sounded like it had lots of wildlife and less crowds and the walking safaris were a big part of what they offered. (On those safaris, we learned how much training they go through to become a walking guide…its extensive in everything from plants, insects, animals, astrology, and safety). All this, we did on our own research. Then, we contacted 3 tour companies (top rated ones, as suggested by SafariBookings.com). Within 3 days we heard back from each and knew quickly that Chloe at Off2Africa was the one for us…she was great. We morphed the trip a few times with her help/suggestions – each time she kept the options within the budget we gave her. At one point I asked about adding Gorilla trekking in Uganda to the trip and she found options – and help us understand the travel time between camps would eat up too much time…so save that for another trip. All through the planning, booking, paying stages (months ago) she was great at keeping us informed and asking us different options. She kept tabs on us during the trip, too (she sent us a note saying she heard we had a great safari one day). We really liked the process of SafariBookings.com and especially liked working with Chloe at Off2Africa. Our highest recommendation possible. She really helped make it special. The great people we met at each camp (details below) all commented on what a great itinerary we had put together to get a combination of many different aspects of Zambia.
Here are the details of our stay: We chose camps along the river – we love the water. We started in South Luangwa at Kafunta River Lodge. Kolo and Betty at Kafunta were GREAT. They told us Kafunta means “crazy” in local language (there are 72 dialects) and we had a great time there. It was our first safari and we saw everything you could hope to see in the first day (no Rhinos on this area of Zambia – but everything else (a herd of water buffalo, including wild dogs hunting, lion eating, leopard in tree and then coming down and walking right past jeep, elephants and zebras galore, a small watering hole area where a giraffe, hippo, elephants and zebras were all around each other). We were visited by elephants, hippos and baboons IN THE CAMP during our stay, as well. We listened to a huge bull elephant eating branches off the tree 10 feet from out porch in the middle of the first night there…welcome to Zambia! We really bonded with our guide, Cannan and everyone at Kafunta. On day 2, we saw a lion eating a zebra, the lioness so stuffed she couldn’t get comfortable, another male lion waiting his turn in the setting sun, then lionesses and small cubs eating on it the next morning and a vulture feeding frenzy I won’t soon forget on the final scraps. Next was Baines River Camp. Fly in a 6-seater plane to a small landing strip (royal “airport”) in the “buffer zone” between Lower Zambezi National Park and people – where elephants were walking on the side of the air strip and the “check-in” person had a desk under a tree (not kidding – so cool). We had a larger plane on the return – about 16 seats. Baines was more luxurious (beautiful views and spaces to sit an relax along the river). The sunset cruises we SOOOO relaxing (it is across the river from Manna Pools National Park and we floated along that shore as seven giraffes walked in and out of view). I tried my hand at Tiger fishing and caught one – it’s really a lot like a sunset cruise – just relaxing and drifting while holding a pole (and a beer/wine). At Baines, we again were greeted “close-up” in camp by elephants (twice they kept us from getting to our cabin for a time), hippos and a family of warthogs grazing along our cabin and baboons that threw our patio cushions and pillows all over the grounds while we were at lunch. We boated to the national park for our jeep safaris, but you could also see a lot of animals doing a drive through the surrounding “buffer area” as an option. Baines was a great place to slow down. Finally, we went to Chundukwa River Lodge near Victoria Falls. Lots to do around the falls. The camp was great. One morning, our alarm scared a hippo back into the water (we just heard it splash and then call out – as it was still dark out). We did a day trip to Chobe National Park (in Botswana) – a must-do. We did a walking safari to track the white rhinos (we saw the new, 1-week old baby rhino!) and we did the jet-boat ride to The Elephant Café (we did lunch). Great food, and the elephant up-close experience is really special. Even the jet boat ride was a new way to experience the river. We spent time in town, saw the falls from both sides (worth the extra money to see them from Zimbabwe side). It was a busy section of our trip – but each evening we sat with Auggie and Linda by the fire and talked about our day and relaxed.
We went in late June/early July – no bugs (our biggest surprise). We still put bug repellant cream on each day, but really bugs were non-existent (a good sized praying mantis walk in one day, but that doesn’t count). It was a “cool” 50 at night (blankets provided in the jeeps for the morning drives). They only have screens on the windows – so you hear everything all night (exactly how we like it) and its cozy to sleep under nice blankets. It got to low 80’s during day – very comfortable once we took layers off. The animals treat the jeeps like they are part of the landscape – so they got really close as they passed by sometimes. So cool to sit and watch the different animals go about their routines. (like a family of baboons with a very tiny baby, two impala males mock-fighting, baby elephants and zebras nursing, the different stages of a zebra kill, an elephant getting “nipped’ by a crocodile and running out of the water, just to name a few). Wow, wow, wow…can’t begin to say how much we enjoyed this trip.
Email Elinor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Totally professional and easy to work with
Chloe at Off2Africa was professional from start to finish. She recommended an amazing itinerary which we thoroughly enjoyed. All the accommodation was excellent, the staff in each place provided top notch service and we had the best time. Communication was timely and swift and the price was exactly as expected. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to book a safari in Southern Africa.