The Luxury Safari Company
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,012 to $3,795 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Andrew W | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second time booking with Rose Hipwood
This is my second adventure organized by Rose through the Luxury Safari Company. Three years ago, we had an amazing trip in Zambia and Mozambique. We are now crossing the Atlantic to upstate New York after 10 days in Kenya and Zanzibar. Rose helped choose the destinations and camps and I must say we loved it just as much as 3 years ago. This time we took our neighbors who have never been over seas. They were absolutely blown away. The animal sightings were unreal despite the abnormal heavy rain and tall grass. Unbelievably, we saw the big five in first 6 hours of arrival including a pumba kill by two lionesses. Only through the skill of our guides Anthony and Moses at Salas camp did we have the chance to see this. Rose knows where to send clients. How often do you beg the chef in a wilderness camp to share his recipes??? Amazing. Kilindi in north Zanzibar was exceptionally private. Ask Chef Francois for a sample of the turmeric ice cream--I can't believe I am saying this but perhaps best flavor I have ever tasted. Earl grey white chocolate was a close second while chili mango sorbet tied with lemongrass sorbet for third. I will admit that I was concerned about a tour operator outside the US three years ago. I saw a review that said "In Rose we trust". Our last minute SafariAir flight cancellation was immediately fixed by Rose before I could even call her. Enough said.
Andrew W. Syracuse NY
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Email Bryan S | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya Safari
Sophie and Rose did an outstanding job helping us think through how we wanted to plan our trip! They helped make sure we locked in our favorite camps and made sure we were completely happy with the trip we planned. It was an unbelievable trip and there were no hiccups at all - an absolutely seamless trip is exactly what we needed when going to Africa for the first time and not knowing hardly anything about what we were getting ourselves into. Would highly recommend!
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Email Aurelie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Snow Leopards in Ladakh and Tigers in Raipur India
Rose put together a wildlife trip for us seeing Snow Leopards in Ladakh and Tigers in Raipur India. The entire trip was absolutely amazing, filled with both nature and culture. We were a little afraid of how cold the Himalayas were going to be but found the the lodging was quite warm and activities were always accompanied by warm tea. During our trip we saw a snow leopard with her two cubs for a four hour period, it was really incredible and thrilling. We then went to Kanha National Park were we saw a tigress with her three cubs, another beautiful and exhilarating experience. Everywhere we went, Rose provided us with the best guides to help us learn about the environment, wildlife and culture fo the area. This is the second trip we've taken with her and have found that each trip we walk away with not just an exhilarating wildlife experience but also with a better understanding of the area we've visited. Looking forward to our next adventure!
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Email Zack | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic Luxury Family Safari
Rose put together a fantastic and unforgettable Safari for my wife, myself and our two boys (9 and 13). I found The Luxury Safari Company randomly off an internet search, and Rose got right back to me and was extraordinarily responsive with me over the ensuing weeks of deciding where to book and for how long throughout Kenya.
Coming from California it was quite a trek to get over to Kenya so my expectations were high, and she really achieved an incredible blend of experiences for our family over two weeks where we stayed at amazing Saruni resorts in Samburu, Masai Mara, and on the coast south of Diani. The trip was flawless and the guides we explored with were super warm, thoughtful, safe and the game drives and food were terrific. I can't say positive about our experience. LOVED IT!!!
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Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Family Safari
Rose helped us plan a once in a lifetime family holiday. The accommodations were fantastic, the safaris were breathtaking and the entire trip was seamless. Every detail was covered and we enjoyed every minute of it. We highly recommend The Luxury Safari Company. We can't wait to plan another African adventure!
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Email Bryan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical family Christmas holiday in Kenya......
Our family had high expectations going in, but I can honestly say they were all exceeded! The incredibly intimate wildlife encounters, meeting a Masai tribe in their traditional village, the stunning accommodations, sharing the Christmas lunch feast on the deck of Sirikoi House with Nditu the giraffe..... could go on and on about the lifetime memories this trip generated. By arranging to have us stay at 3 different locations, Rose ensured varied landscape/ wildlife experiences (Big, 5, check, but so, so much more), and the level of service, and ability to respond to special requests, was exemplary from beginning to end.
We can, and have, recommended Rose to anyone without hesitation or reservation.... already scanning the sister company website for possible Antarctic expedition options!
Email Jane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went very smoothly with excellent recommendations.
Very good contact with our agent and good travel details. Wonderful lodges and great personal animal experiences shared just between us and our guide. Our desert island experience on Fanjove was a perfect choice and we loved everything about it. All in all a perfect holiday experience with excellent hosts and guides.
The most spoiling and well-run holiday of a life time in Madagascar
From start to finish, I was absolutely blown away by my holiday at Miavana, Nosy Ankao, a remote, stunning island off Madagascar. The whole trip was so expertly run by Rose at The Luxury Safari Company, I couldn't fault it. It all ran so smoothly and passed in a happy haze of pure luxury and relaxation. I loved riding around the island on quad bikes, and experiencing all the different things the island has to offer: from lemur trekking to picnics on Skeleton Beach. The food at Miavana was exceptional, and the staff all so friendly and helpful. I particularly loved their conservation work and putting back into the surrounding environment and community. Rose was always on hand whenever I needed, and the holiday will go down as one of my most memorable and special. Thank you to The Luxury Safari Company for making it the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Viv | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A 5 Star Safari Experience!
The Luxury Safari Company was recommended to me by two separate friends who had already been on holidays booked with the company and they had no hesitation in telling me to email Rose Hipwood! Rose and her team were fantastic and responded very quickly (practically instantaneously) to emails. The lodge she recommended after we had discussed our preferences (and budget!) -Singita Sweni in Kruger National Park in South Africa - was fabulous. Service, food, guide (Walter) and tracker (Howard) for the game drives (we saw the big five), lodge manager Dave Waddington, ALL the staff and the room were excellent. The room had two toilets and two showers (one indoors and one outdoors) - useful when rushing for the early morning game drives! Safari vehicle was very comfortable. We felt very well taken care of and safe. The second leg of our holiday to Cape Town and staying at the Cape Grace Hotel with day tours organized was equally good. During the trip, we were met at all times whenever there was a transfer to be done whether at the airport/hotel etc as per the itinerary. The whole process of organizing the trip was seamless and we would definitely book another holiday with the company.
Email Andy Peck | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
(An overdue review!) Thank-you Rose for helping us plan and enjoy our dream Safari!
From the outset, Rose was excellent at helping us choose the right destinations, accommodations, timings, etc according to our needs. Having travelled extensively, this exceeded all expectations - the plan was fantastic and it was great 'not to have to think' once we got there. We stayed at Mjembe and Sausage Tree in Zambia and Medjumbe island in Mozambique - and cannot recommend them highly enough. Their team are an absolute credit to what they offer. I would definitely recommend booking with LSC. Thank-you!