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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:
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- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,000 ppper person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
We gave Cuan a budget and a time frame and he sent us on the trip of a lifetime. We were away for a day short of three (3) weeks. If you were to say what was the high-light of the trip, we'd have to say "every minute between landing at O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg on day one and leaving O.R. Tambo Airport on day 20".
During our trip, we continued to to receive helpful advice via e-mail: e.g. When in Cape Town - Us: "Don't feel like going up Table Mountain today, too tired, maybe tomorrow". Cuan: "Go now! Weather tomorrow is not encouraging". So we went and saw a spectacular sunset. The next day the mountain was closed.
The safaris were fantastic. During a night safari, we got so close to a leopard that we could have patted it (not recommended). At no time did we feel in danger. The trackers and the guides were exceptional.
Add to this the Battlefields (Boer War and Zulu Wars), the bigcat rescue place and Victoria Falls and you've just begun to hear about the "high-lights".
We cannot speak too highly of Cuan and African Ubuntu Safaris.
Anyone contemplating a trip to Africa should first call Cuan McLaren.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised trip and experience of a lifetime
Ubuntu were recommended to us and they did not disappoint. They recommended and put together an itinerary of 3 different safari lodges and tented camps in South Africa and Botswana as well as the Victoria Falls hotel in Zimbabwe. All were unique and spectacular with their own natural features and interaction with animal life. Ubuntu staff were responsible for various internal ground transfers for accommodation and side trips, all reliably running according to schedule.
Thanks Ubuntu for making this trip a sensational experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A company focused on providing exactly what their customers want with marvelous attention to detail
We have traveled with African Ubuntu twice now and are already planning our third and fourth trips in the coming years. As a former travel agent, I wanted a travel specialist who would fulfill all our needs by listening to us and giving us our holiday with their expertise. We tried several other operators before discovering African Ubuntu Safaris and would never go anywhere else. Every question we've asked has been answered with facts and details that have been accurate and clearly explained. Our occasional concerns have been allayed and options offered to allow us to make a final informed decision and in each case the private safari we have created with African Ubuntu's assistance has exceeded our expectations, offered life-long memories and left us yearning to return again. We could not recommend African Ubuntu Safaris more and without hesitation to anyone looking for a personalised, wondrous experience.
Email Helen & Meryl | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First timers to Africa and first timers on Safari's for 2 ladies travelling
Cuan of African Ubuntu Safaris looked after us and after discussions of what we expected to see in Africa, he then put together the most amazing tour for us. We were sent loads of information which was very helpful in our everyday conversing. We received first class service here in Australia before leaving and it continued in every port of call. The transfers from one Safari to another in different African countries were extremely efficient. The guides that Cuan had organised for us were extremely knowledgeable and went out of their way to see that we had an amazing tour. We had 7 days various beautiful hotels in Tanzania with safaris during both day and evening, 3 nights in Kenya and 2 nights in Rwanda. We saw every animal, birdlife and ending with the gorillas. Our tour far surpassed our expectations. Definately will not hesitate to recommend African Abuntu to anyone that would be wishing to go to the very beautiful Africa. I would love to return again one day and will be organising through Cuan for the professionalism shown to us.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply magnificent Tanzania
The trip was simply magnificent! Better than our wildest expectations, which were pretty high.
Zanzibar was great - always recommend two nights to allow a full day of wandering Stone Town and eating at Forodani from the street vendors in the evening.
And Pongwe Beach for a few days of R&R was perfect for us - quiet, relaxing, excellent staff, decent food, and a great beach. The snorkeling was disappointing which was the only downside.
The safari on mainland Tanzania was more than we could have every hoped in just about every aspect. Animals, scenery, weather, mosquitoes (not many) tse tse flies (not many).
Hans, the guide from Ranger safaris when we hit the mainland was brilliant. Knowledgable, when he didn't know he would say so (which was not often), fun, judged well how much the six of us wanted to chat (or not). We had very good luck with the travelling group being pretty much on the same wavelength throughout- always need a bit of luck with these tours
The luxury hotels (we had not appreciated how luxurious before we showed up) were excellent facilities, the staff always helpful, and the food generally good (although you get a bit tired of buffets after a while).
And we'd definitely recommend the Arusha Coffee Lodge for the last night for those that need to stay over.
Cuan, thank you very much for all your help in putting this together. We had a great time and look forward to doing it again some time.
Email Bernard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I've had the privilege of 2 perfect seamlessly organised life enhancing Africa Ubuntu Safaris trips.
As already mentioned I've been on 2 Safaris organised by Cuan of African Ubuntu Safaris and am in the process of organising a 3rd trip to South Africa(Kruger).
Your dream of going on Safari to Africa begins to convert to a magical reality on meeting with Cuan,whose African accent,passion and local African knowledge ensure that you're in very capable hands.Cuan has the rare great quality of listening to your every requirement and thus tailors your experience accordingly.
The service and communication supplied is impeccable with any changes to your itinerary accommodated promptly.
A huge advantage in using African Ubuntu Safaris lies in Cuan's intimate African knowledge,his local contacts and crucially ongoing local support as his dad Gerald is stationed in Johannesburg and therefore meets one on arrival-a memorable beautiful personal touch!
My previous trips to Botswana/Zambia(May 2013) and Kruger/Zambia(June 2014 were nothing short of excellent with great organisation of transport,variety of accommodation and superb game viewing.
My wish for all who want to experience the magic of an African Safariis that you contact Cuan at African Ubuntu Safaris.
In doing so you may have the opportunity of meeting the "Big 7".Namely Cuan,Gerald and hopefully the "Big 5".
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service was out standing, Cuan answered every question to make it easy to choose our holiday.
From the fist email to African Ubuntu Safaris they made sure our holiday was going to be a holiday we would remember for a very long way. The arrangements for our holiday were no effort for African Ubuntu and from the moment we left home to the day we got back all went to plan without a moment of concert. The tour company in South Africa (Thompsons) looked after us first class, and every minute of our safari holiday was more than we expected South Africa is a beautiful country and well worth a visit. Cuan and African Ubuntu Safaris were excellent.
Thanks for the memories!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
From the Maasai Mara to the Northern Serengeti ,Ngorongoro Crater and finishing in Zanzibar.
I would recommend African Ubuntu Safaris without any hesitation. We planned and booked our recent Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania using Ubuntu. Communication was fantastic and prompt and we organized a relatively complicated Itinerary via email with only one or two telephone conversations. Our safaris were fantastic .We loved the camps that we had chosen( with advice from Cuan from Ubuntu) and everything went to plan. There were no hiccups ,from airport pick ups and tranfers ,to light plane travel between camps . Our Safaris provided us with exactly the kind of experience we were hoping for. This showed great understanding and a wealth of knowledge on behalf of Ubuntu to be able to plan and provide us with safaris that were specific to our expectations. I have and will continue to recommend African Ubuntu Safaris to anyone planning to visit Africa .
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a real tour that lives up to all expectations with no unwanted surprises
our tour was the best holiday we have had . there were no hidden charges,quite the opposite with extras not included in the initial booking .the meals were top class , accommodation likewise . the safari drivers knew their job and worked for the group to enable max viewing of all animals. they became part of the group mixing well and making our trip as pleasant as could be. the itinery was just right - well balanced.
I really believe the success of our trip came at the start with cuon ,he is so passionate about his country and his business which is what convinced me to book with Ubuntu . when we booked they had no reviews and only been operating a couple of months and only contact was via internet. not too appealing , but cuons passion was infectious and we took a chance . best gut feeling ive ever had . do not hesitate to book your holiday --you wont regret it.
Email Judy Cook | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania with the best guides.
African Ubunta Safaris were a very professional group to work with in planning our trip. They were attentive to all our requirements. Every day was a new adventure filled with excitement. Our guides were all special in their own way. Just when you thought you had had the best experience something new was around the next corner. Accommodation, service, food and drinks were another highlight. Ubuntu are to be congratulated for their service. Well done.
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