African Ubuntu Safaris
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, AFTA & ATAS
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Sandra & Gerald Groom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
UNFORGETTABLE AFRICAN ADVENTURE!
This is our second trip with African Ubuntu Safaris, the first was five years ago for six weeks, and this trip was four weeks long. We are both African born but we now live in Australia, and have done many safaris in our lives, yet Cuan was able to create an itinerary that was exciting and unusual and we saw more wildlife than even Africans imagined possible! Cuan spends time asking questions before he starts to plan a trip, and seems to have a magic touch (or intuition) which helps him capture the very experience we wished for and to select amazing camps to stay at - every single time! - with highly professional guides, great accommodation and delicious food.
Every single day was an unforgettable and wonderful adventure. But if we must choose the highlights: Stanleys Camp in Botswana and walking with Jabu and Marula, the elephants, was a privilege and a highly emotional experience. Sausage Tree Camp in Zambia - what a glorious place! - and our outstanding guide Alix and taking a mokoro on a three hour trip down the mighty Zambezi - and fishing for Tiger Fish - was unforgettable. (No, MINE was the biggest .....!) And Kaya Mawa in Lake Malawi for a luxurious rest at the end of our trip - it was incredibly beautiful, and totally unexpected, a combination of Fiji, Bali, and the Caribbean!
We highly recommend Cuan and his Dad, Gerald, in South Africa. In a continent where so much can go so very wrong - Cuan's attention to detail ensures your comfort, safety and delight. Thank you so much! Start planning the next trip for us Cuan!
Email Karen & Geoff | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a lifetime
Our pre holiday expectations were all about seeing the animals but our Ubuntu Safari holiday delivered so much more.The Chobi river cruise and the 2 safari camps we stayed at delivered genuine “up close experiences “with a wide variety of wildlife.The camps we stayed in were superb and their staff and guides went beyond normal levels of service .The natural beauty of Victoria Falls,Table Top mountain and the African coastline was a real WOW.The African people are welcoming ,friendly and genuinely pleased you are visiting their country.It was truly a holiday to remember and we are already planning to return.
Email Sally | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip exceeded all expectations due to Cuan's excellent knowledge of Southern Africa.
Cuan tailored the experiences to meet the needs of a fairly diverse group of people very well. He communicated directly with camps when necessary to ensure all went smoothly. We enjoyed a range of adventures from canoeing on the Zambezi to spending time with meerkats, which all balanced perfectly to ensure we maximised our time and enjoyed a brilliant trip. Would recommend Ubuntu to friends without hesitation.
Email Veronika & Andre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly impressed with the level of highly personalised approach we received!
Diederik and his team did an amazing job! This was our very first safari so we had no clue about the types of accommodation, time of the year, locations and other little things that all play an important part in your itinerary. Diederik was incredibly patient with us, took time to explain everything to the littlest of detail. We kept changing our preferences and itinerary, yet he always remained not only professional but it was apparent that he really enjoys helping us with our trip.
Everyone in the team was super lovely and responded incredibly quickly to our intricate enquiries. Nothing was a problem and they had a number of solutions or alternatives at hand.
I would recommend African Ubuntu Safaris wholeheartedly.
Email Jann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply the best holiday I have ever had
I was not interested in doing a group tour so Cuan put together a 4 destination holiday for me in Zimbabwe with road transfers and light plane transfers . It was amazing staying in 1 place and enjoying the local attractions and magnificent animals. The holiday was well and truly above my expectations and Cuan’s organisation was amazing. Cuan’s father, Gerald, met me in Johannesburg on both occasions and walked me to City Lodge at the airport the first time and drove me to and from Rosebank on my return. If you are considering a holiday to Africa you must talk to African Ubuntu Safaris - Cuan’s knowledge, planning and execution was way beyond my wildest dream. I have been to Africa 7 times and this holiday was the best by far. Thank you Cuan and Gerald
Email John Gabriel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Wonderful and Unforgettable holiday experience.
Well, what an experience we had in Africa, my wife Linda, her sister Pat and myself. Each tour was great in its own way for many different reasons. All the guides and staff were exceptional, in the way they treated us like we were very special (almost like family). Their knowledge of the wilderness, bush, the plains, the animals was astounding. Not to mention their animal tracking skills which were simply astonishing? Nothing was too much trouble for them when it came to wanting to stop and take photos of whatever we wanted. The guides gave us all the time in the world to do whatever. All except for getting out of the vehicle to check the tyres or cut the flowers (as they liked to call it) our safety was their paramount concern. From the luxury Hotel accommodation to the very fancy tenting accommodation, it was all fantastic. Cuan managed to craft our whole tour to exceed all of our wildest expectations. He undoubtedly went to great lengths to make sure our African experience was simply unforgettable for all the right reasons. Just on the first day there, we saw 4 of the big 5 animals. On the next day, we saw the fifth.
In conclusion, we can’t recommend Ubuntu Safaris highly enough to anyone who wants to go to Africa, Forget feelings of trepidation, or of fear of the animals. You will be in great hands with African Ubuntu Safaris.
Email Carolyn & Tom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
cuan's attention to detail was impressive couldnt fault anything.
excellent service even meeting us with his dad in Joburg. everything from start to finish made this an memorable experience. Being a South African, Cuan's advice on tipping, clothing, what to see on safari, guidance on travel gave us the assurance we needed on how to get the best from our trip.
Been singing his praises to those who have seen our photos.
Email K.S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cuan at Ubuntu was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Cuan was always very prompt with getting back and understanding of my concerns about travelling on my own. He provided options and was always transparent in his communications. The safari tour was excellent and I felt safe and met some really great people on tour.
Email Nathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and easy to work with. Ready to book again!!!
A simple email, turned into a trip of a lifetime.
They say, once you visit Africa, it takes a piece of your heart and makes your soul feel home. Well that's how I felt.
Cuan, took minimal direction and booked and had thorough knowledge to book a trip I had no idea on how to.
Would I let him book me again. You bet!! Time and place, is all I need haha.
The camps Cuan picked were all Gold star, 5 Star in many ways (accom, food, staff, experiences) all camps offered different experiences and game, but all special and amazing in their own way.
The staff at these places, were helpful, friendly and experienced.
The connections between (what was planned) all went to plan.
If you're thinking about going to Africa call Cuan from African Ubuntu Safaris. I will be again
Enjoy your trip!!!
Email Christine & Trevor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cuan is an exceptional travel agent and planned our unforgettable three week safari to Africa.
Cuan used his extensive local experience to plan our incredible trip that spanned 9 countries with 7 flights. Cuan provided an excellent service with great communication. Nothing was a problem and if there was he would fix it. At every step of the way we were met by friendly local guides who would transfer us to the next stop. Our highlights were the Big 5, Mapula lodge on the Okavanaga delta, the 3 day house boat on the Chobe River, Victoria Falls, sitting with the meerkats, the gorilla trek in Uganda, a Masai Village cultural experience, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater and the wilderbeest crossing complete with a crocodile attack. 3,000 photos later our African safari thanks to Cuan was the trip of a lifetime. I would highly recommend Cuan to plan your next African Safari!! You wont regret it.