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
Efficient service that exceeded expectations
My family visited Kruger National Park, the Victoria Falls and Johannesburg in June. Rose and her team made the experience fuss-free and extremely enjoyable. After we discussed what we wanted to do during the trip and our expectations regarding accommodation, she and her team arranged all the logistics for us. Everything that she arranged went seamlessly and exceeded our expectations. One particular incident that left us extremely impressed occurred when our flight from Kruger to Livingstone was delayed (through no fault of the company's). We were running on an tight schedule and the delayed flight reduced our touring time and caused us to miss a helicopter ride over the Victoria Falls that we had been looking forward to. Thankfully, Rose and her team rose to the occasion and quickly arranged another helicopter ride for us the next morning, and even arranged for the helicopter to take us immediately to the airport so that we could catch our flight out of Livingstone punctually. Rose's responsiveness and efficient management of this hiccup on such short notice allowed us to enjoy our holiday without worries. We are very happy with the services that Rose and her team provided, and highly recommend The Luxury Safari Company to anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of South Africa hassle-free.
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Email Mark | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari!!!!
We just returned from our Safari holiday to Botswana / Cape Town / Kruger Nat'l park. Our first trip to Botswana and stayed at the Duba Plains camp in the Okavango, which was an amazing camp and Rose assured us it would be spectacular when we booked it even though it was going to be completely rebuilt. We were not disappointed and Rose was 100% on the money. We returned to Kruger Sabi Sabi and Lion Sand Ivory lodge, which was a return trip from our honeymoon, and was also renovated and well appointed. Rose was fantastic to work with as we were traveling with a total of 4 people, some who were not experienced travelers and thus had lots of questions. The Luxury Safari Company was there and available before, during, and after the trip to help us along. A real pleasure to work with such a knowledgeable group, who understand our desires and helped us design a holiday that met our standards and made it so all we had to worry about was enjoying our time away. Traveling with Rose at the helm of planning is a must and we look forward to when we can enjoy the fruits of her planning again.....
Email Sarah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Holiday
We have just returned from an amazing trip to South Africa and Mauritius. Rose and her team organised the perfect trip for us from leaving the UK right through to our return to Gatwick everything was so well planned and we were able to totally relax knowing that flights, transfers and accommodation would all be booked and arranged for us. Rose's knowledge of the best areas to visit and stay were exceptional. We can highly recommend Dulini camp and The Oberoi in Mauritius both suggested by Rose and they were the perfect choices for what we were looking for. We needed to explain to Rose about certain medical conditions and we felt reassured the accommodation would meet our requirements. This was the trip of a lifetime for us and we cannot express enough how much Rose's advice and help made it the perfect holiday which far exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to all the team at The Luxury Safari Company for making this holiday our best ever.
Email Danni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible holiday with excellent support & planning
Having just returned from an incredible week in Mozambique, I felt the need to write a review to thank Rose and her team for planning a perfect trip. From initial contact, right through to receiving my final itinerary, the team were brilliant. They have a passion for Africa and worked hard to ensure our trip was perfectly crafted for us. What a magical experience Azura was - beautiful beaches, amazing snorkelling and the most delicious food. The trip was truly special and something we will remember for years to come. Thanks again Luxury Safari Company for pulling it all together and making the process so easy. We'll be in touch again soon!
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Email Sloan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon for the ages...!!
Rose and the team helped plan our incredible honeymoon which started at the Banyan Tree in the Seychelles, continued on to Singita Boulders (maybe the best place on Earth...), on to Madikwe Hills and then finishing at the Ellerman House (maybe the second best place on Earth...) in Cape Town. This my was first time planning such a trip and Rose was incredibly helpful. Not only did she custom plan the entire itinerary which was challenging given how many stops we made (11 flights in total!) but she delivered a custom welcome package a couple of months before the trip with flight numbers, packing lists, local customers, travel guides, and other special considerations. Where necessary, she arranged for someone to meet us inside the airport as well as drivers at each of the stops to shepherd us to our next destination. Moreover, given this was our first time to Africa and the number of stop we were making I had a lot of questions once on the ground there. Rose was quickly responsive with all of my emails which gave my wife and I are great sense of reassurance and relief that everything was being handled, and it was. Would definitely recommend Rose and the team to anyone booking a trip to Africa and who wants to ensure that their trip is custom-tailored to their desires, rather than a “canned”, mass-marketed experience. Wish we were still there...
Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An out of this world two week holiday!
Rose arranged the most incredible trip for us to South Africa. She really listened to our interests as well as the kinds of hotels we usually like and came up with a really varied itinerary taking in Cape Town, Sabi Sands and Madikwe. It really felt like it was tailored to us rather than a standard South Africa itinerary. Any questions we had during the whole process, Rose answered quickly and with lots of information. Every detail was thought of and we felt in great hands throughout the whole trip knowing that every stage had been thoroughly planned so that everything ran like clockwork. It really was the most memorable trip and we can't wait to start planning another one!
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Email Jason & Nagisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another amazing safari organized by Rose & her team.
We've used Rose 4 times now and she never fails to deliver a spectacular, stress free safari experience. Having been to Africa many time, visited 7 countries on the continent we have pretty high expectations each time we go on safari. Luxury African Safari has done an incredible job each time in organizing a memorable vacation. Rose knows exactly what we're after and she's always put us at the right camps. We've never had anything but a smooth experience using Luxury African Safari. Whether it's your first time or you've been around the block, I highly recommend this group for any of your Safari trips. Much better than a couple of the other groups we used before. Rose and her team get it right! Thanks again!
Incredible Holiday
We had an absolutely superb holiday at 3 different locations in the Serengeti managed by Nomad. The relatively new camp at the Crater was really lovely, with great views out to the crater, gorgeous accommodation and wonderful hospitality by the team. The "portable" camp in the southern Serengeti that follows the migration was, understandably, a little more rustic, but also terrific and we were very well looked after by John and the team. The final location at Lami in the north was incredible and luxurious. Rose from the Luxury Safari Company was very communicative and responsive and provided a great overview of the type of trip we would be taking. The safari lived up to our expectations and more - the wildlife was extraordinary, the guides knowledgable and professional and the camp hosts incredibly hospitable where nothing was too much trouble. Loved every minute.
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Email Rhonda J. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most Wonderful Experience of My Life!!
I don't even know where to begin in describing how absolutely wonderful this trip has been! Our time spent at both Offbeat Mara and the Serengeti Safari camp were nothing short of amazing. Now I finally understand what people mean when they say that Africa is life changing.
The staff at both sites were lovely and we were very impressed with the nice touches that made roughing it in the bush quite comfortable. Had a great time with Chania and Jesse at Offbeat and our Masai guides Joseph and Kemani were fantastic. Kenya is incredible.
Just when we thought we couldn't top our Kenya experience we arrived in the Serengeti and were completely blown away. The wildebeest migration was more than we could have imagined and the sheer volume of encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetah...you name it and we saw it. Filbert and the staff at camp were fantastic and we felt like it was even a step up from Offbeat with the more spacious tents and fabulous food! The hot water bottles in our turned down beds were a very pleasant surprise! Our guides Paulo and Enafi were quite skilled and very knowledgeable which made the game drives that much more enjoyable.
Our heartfelt thanks to our new Africa connection Rose at The Luxury Safari Company for putting together such a fantastic trip. All of our flights, drivers and transitions from camp to camp were painless and efficient. We always felt like we were in good hands which is very comforting when so far from home. I'll remember this trip with great fondness for the rest of my life. Thank you so much!!!
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Email Constantine and Tatiana Gorelick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service, amazing itinerary and attention to detail.
Planning your honeymoon trip is no easy feat and we obtained several price quotes from different agents. We quickly realized that this would be the most expensive trip we have ever taken and we wanted to make sure we would get our money's worth. Several other tour operators took a day or two to respond to our emails, had a very vague explanation of the differences between different camps and safari locations. To Rose's and her team's credit, the service they provided was impeccable. Not only did Rose respond to our emails immediately, she was always available for a phone call and seemed to have all the answered right away. She effortlessly helped us navigate the complicated world of many African camps and locations and steered us to design the most amazing 2 week itinerary ever. We didn't quite know what to expect, but what we got was the most amazing trip of our lifetime. Every camp Rose selected for us was better than the next, luxurious accommodations, out of this world service and delicious food were a staple every place we got. The itinerary was designed in a very logical fashion so that our transfer times were minimized. Most of the camps we stayed in belonged to &Beyond which gets major credit for the ultimate level of luxury and service they provide. However, coming back to Rose and the Luxury Safari company, the cherry on the cake came when we had a last minute luggage issue and needed Rose's help. Due to weight limitations, we had to make some last minute logistical plans and we gave Rose no notice. However, she amazed us by quickly finding and putting together a solution that would ease our travels a lot. Fortunately, in the end things worked out and we didn't require to use the plan Rose organized for us, but we remained eternally thankful to her and her staff for coming through at such short notice. In summary, you can probably book a beautiful African vacation through many travel agents, but if you are looking for getting a very punctual, personalized service and great attention to detail, go with Rose Hipwood and the Luxury Safari Company like we did and you will be very happy you did! Keep up the amazing work and we will cherish our amazing honeymoon memories which became possible due to the hard work by Rose, the Luxury Safari Company and her staff!