Southern Dynasty Safaris Team after a Fam trip
Southern Dynasty Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- Zambia Tourism Agency & Zambia Association of Indigenous Tour Operators (ZATO)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Grant F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant organisation, fantastic tour
Rather than booking individual tours, we contacted Southern Dynasty with a planned itinerary and they sorted everything out for us. We flew into Victoria Falls and were but by a Zimbabwean guide, escorted to the border, helped with immigration formalities and handed over to the Zambian team whom we had booked through and taken to our hotel in Livingstone. The first night we did a sunset cruise on the Zambezi which was a wonderful way to spend out first night in Zambia. The cruise had some food and an open bar so it was a relaxing start to our trip. The next morning, our fantatsic guide and driver Mwangelwa took us to Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) and gave us the tour of the Zambian side, before driving us to the border and handing us over to Kuta, our guide in Zimbabwe. Mwangelwa was waiting for us at the border to bring us back over the bridge to our hotel. The next day, we arranged a tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana which was incredible. Mwangelwa picked us up bright and early and drove us over the bridge to the Botswanan side where we were met by the park guides for Botswana. The safari tour was world class, and having both the park drive and the boat tour on the Chobe river allowed us to see different sides of the national park. The buffet lunch was also excellent. This was my first safari experience so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was incredible and experienced safari-goers were also very happy throughout. On pur last day in Livingstone, we were picked up at the hotel and transferred to the airport for our onward flight to Lusaka. The entire organisation was perfect and the Zambian team work so well with their colleagues in Zimbabwe and Botswana to offer these cross-border experiences. Huge shout out to Mwangelwa, our driver and giude in Zambia - lovely guy and great company for our days in Livingstone. 100% would recommend Southern Dynasty.
Email Zeid | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, honest tour company for arranging wildlife trips in southern Africa
Good company which arranged for us a 4 day (3 night) trip in Kafue National Park, Zambia. Pick-up from Lusaka was punctual & comfortable. Lodge was pleasant & quiet, with good meals & various activities as agreed & noted in our itinerary. Mr Collins Kalonga remained in contact with us throughout our time in Kafue NP to make sure that all is well; we were not disappointed. Everything was perfect. Later, we had the pleasure of meeting Collins in Livingstone where he helped us in several ways. I have no hesitation in recommending Southern Dynasty to other travellers who wish to visit southern Africa.
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Email Anju | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip to Livingstone and Chobe game park
We had an excellent African experience thanks to our wonderful guide Collins. He was very helpful from the beginning to end starting from the planning to making sure everything was to our liking. He was very flexible and accommodating and made changes as we needed. Thanks Collins for making this trip memorable for us.
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Email Leonardo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent travel agency to organize tailor made safaris.
Mr. Collins excellently organized our planned three week private trip to Malawi and Zambia.
We managed to visit n. 4 national parks with more game drives every day.
The very good guide Mr. Robert Beadel who assisted us throughout the trip always looking for the best solutions for us and solving all the little mishaps.
It was like traveling with a friend.
We hope to be able to take more trips with them.
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Email Jaime | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very attentive, patience and quick responding service to plan a perfect trip
My wife and I travelled to Botswana and Victoria Falls last April with Southern Dynasty Safaris. Collins offered an amazing service. We had to organize everything last minute and even wait to close everything until the last week due to a family illness. Even with all those complications, Collins was very patience, attentive and in touch with us all the time through Whatsapp and phone calls. He modified things based on our feedback and we were able to planned a perfect trip. Once there, he made sure that everything was going as planned and constantly in touch. Very quick in responding to our messages. Highly recommended! It was a success to plan the trip with them!
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Email Sindre | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent customer service tailored to our preferences
We were extremely pleased with our trip arranged by Southern Dynasty Safaris. They delivered exactly the experiences promised, combined with excellent customer service. Collins was very reliable, replied quickly to any queries and didn't hesitate to go the extra mile to deliver an unforgettable experience.
The trip had multiple highlights, and we loved both the walking safari with white rhinos, day trip safari to Botswana from Livingstone, safari in Kafue park, sunset cruise on the Zambesi river and Victoria falls from land and helicopter.
We can warmly recommend Southern Dynasty Safaris!
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Email Veronica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable, smooth trip.
Collins planed most of our stay in Zambia, all tailored to our preferences and wishes. What he promised is what he delivered and he would often go the extra mile to ensure a great experience for us. The lodges and activities he recommended were all amazing, memories for life. Fair prices, professional staff, always on time, no problems or complications.
Would definitely plan our next visit to Zambia with him again!
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Email Melanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a well informed and once in a life time experience.
The whole experience from the Safari to camping to Victoria Falls was amazing! Everything was very well organized, well-informed, and so much fun! It was an experience of a lifetime!
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Email Lisa K. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and informative with exceptional service
If you are considering a trip to Africa, I highly recommend Southern Dynasty Safaris for your travel needs. Collins is friendly, informative, welcoming, and provides superb service with attention to detail, ease of transfer, and a dedication to providing amazing experiences. Our team particularly loved the land and boat safaris and camping in the bush! Southern Dynasty Safaris was able to customize different excursions for team members. I’d also highly recommend the four-wheeler ATV course. So much fun! Traveling with Southern Dynasty Safaris really did provide peace of mind as we were so well cared for.
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Email Jenn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kalonga Collins is a knowledgeable tour operator who feels more like a friend!
I traveled to Namibia and Zambia with a team of 13 people from the US. We coordinated our transportation and safari excursions with Southern Dynasty, and the experience from start to finish exceeded our expectations.
Throughout the planning process, Collins was extremely responsive and quick to answer our questions and reply to emails. We had a lot of questions as we navigated international travel in light of COVID-19, and he was very helpful in planning our trip. He was flexible with us as plans changed throughout the year prior to our trip and helped us at every turn.
Collins knew we were working off a limited budget, and he did a wonderful job of recommending options within our budget while encouraging us to use our budget to maximize our experience. Each person he organized to help us, on both sides of the border, were hospitable, professional, and extremely helpful. They collaborated with each other like a well-oiled machine. It made our travel experience much less stressful knowing we would be guided at every step.
This is our second time using Southern Dynasty, and I sincerely hope we are able to return and use their services again. Collins feels like a friend who we trust and respect. I cannot recommend his services highly enough. You will not be disappointed! Thank you, Collins, for making this trip fun and enjoyable for all of us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!