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:
- $1,002 to $3,759 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email P. Merriman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
(High) Expectations Exceeded!
Just returned from a safari in Kenya and Tanzania with my 9 year-old daughter. Rose planned the perfect itinerary, found us the perfect lodges and camps, and booked the most amazing private guide for us - all of which combined made for a fantastic trip. I've been on quite a few safaris but this was the first with my child, and we brought along a friend who was also on her first safari, so I wanted it to be really special. Rose went above and beyond to make sure it all came together and it did. Was super impressed, especially, by the "Wild Child" program and kid-friendly staff at Kichwa Tembo (if you have a child - go there!) and the elegance, beauty, and level or service at Entamanu Ngorongoro. All the details were well organized, and communication was excellent at all times. Having a pro guide with us all the way through was the best - and meant that we always had our own private game drives and could be on whatever schedule and pace that worked best for us. I can't imagine ever booking a group safari again, now that I know the level of service available from Rose! To Rose and the team at Luxury Safari Company: thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Email Roger | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fantastic trip
Rose worked hard within a very short time-frame and at short notice to compile a fantastic Kenyan experience, with a bit of R&R in the Seychelles tacked-on. Excellent organisation with seamless travel connections at every point, delightful people all along the way, beautiful locations and hospitality. i Just have to work a bit harder to afford to take the family again-thanks Rose!
Unbeatable honeymoon
I honestly can't think of any way in which Rose and her team could have laid on a better honeymoon for my wife and me. Not only was she able to recommend spectacular locations that suited us perfectly, based on clearly outstanding and broad knowledge of the possible options, but she was also incredibly attentive, always getting back to our queries - simple and complex - within hours, including on weekends.
Stunningly awesome !
Rose did an amazing job to deliver an itinerary that way surpassed our expectations. Accommodation...service...all just blew us away. In fact, we were so pleased, we wrote to Rose to tell her what a great job she had done...even before our trip ended, and to sound her out that we will be in touch with her shortly...to book our next safari. If we had to find a shortcoming, we would have to say that we ate and drank more than we should have, because we were so spoilt for choice. Thanks Rose ! We have since recommended you to our friends.
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Email Valerie Stern | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfectly planned 60th birthday adventure.
I can't say enough good things about the trip Rose put together for me. It exceeded my expectations in so many ways.
The camps, the guides, the sites, the food all outstanding.
The ladies of Dunia Camp threw me a birthday party that brought me to tears. Singing and dancing, drums and grass skirts, even hand made cards and speeches.
It was very special and I can't wait to return.
All transfers seamless all accommodations lovely (with the possible exception of no elevator at the Zanzibar Palace).
You made the impossible seem effortless. When I thought I had no hope of replacing my canceled trip they did it all to perfection in less than a month.
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Email dr gordonn tan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellence in service
for the second time, rose hipwood managed to put together at short notice an amazing holiday for the whole family. from the time we arrived in Kenya to the time we left it was clockwork efficiency all the way. her choice of 2 lodges - sasaab in samburu and angama in the Maasai mara exceeded expectations. apart from the lodge staff which papered us so well, the game experience was awesome - with crocodiles snapping at the heels of zebras crossing the masai river, the wildebeest crossings and herds of the animals scattering from a charging lion. hiccups like a cancelled international flight (!) posed no issue with the luxury safari company handling it with aplomb. highly highly recommended.
Marvelous trip
Great from start to finish. The Mara was beyond expectation. Amazing numbers and variety of wildlife - the highlight was catching the migration when it had looked futile - the main herd was not cooperating and our guides from Offbeat moved to a spot where we had an exclusive showing as they crossed the river)! The two camps were just right for what we wanted - warm, attentive, great guides and gave us an authentic experience that was exactly what we were looking for. I can't thank you enough. The trip could not have been easier to set up on my end and delivered more perfectly. All travel agents should be so good!
Email Cathy W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
exhilaration, discovery, and addiction
Rose gave us exactly what we wanted - mobile camping with an expert guide whose enthusiasm and knowledge were unbounded. We were certain we did not want to share " camp" guides with guests who wanted luxury or service : it was 100% about being in the wilderness and getting close to animals and birds and learning about their behaviour. We had the most thrilling time and loved every moment: amazing game drives, a fabulous guide to ourselves, and the joy of camping in the wild ( with a charming team to look after us). We thought this was our last safari but it is just too addictive......
We wanted a once in a lifetime safari. Rose made our dream come true!
Just returned from a family trip in Tanzania. We do not have enough strong words to thank Rose for this fabulous experience! It was our first safari and we wanted a once in a lifetime trip. Rose has been amazing. She understood what we were looking for from the very beginning and organized a tailor-made trip that exceeded our expectations (and they were VERY high!) . And she has been reactive and available 7/7, 24/24 even for small questions all the tIme. Thank you again Rose for taking such good care of us . We will remember this trip forever . Everything was perfect . Can't wait for you to organize a new safari for us!
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Email J. Scott | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Execution
My wife and I were a bit nervous as we had never used this company before and had never been to Africa. We also planned last minute (not recommended). However, Rose designed a trip that was perfect for what we asked for and all the connections, lodging etc. was simply flawless. When we go back to Africa, which we will, we will use Rose and Luxury Safari.