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
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.
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.
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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!
SG
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 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 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 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 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 Nick Mala | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lewa and Mara magnificence
Rose and her team know how to find the very best places, and in Richards River Camp in the Mara and Sirikoi we were at two of the best. We preferred the understated relaxed opulence of Richards.. and would go back. The guides at both places were amazing, and from the time we got to Nairobi we felt in great hands and never had to think once. We will be back. Roll on the next trip!!
Email Belinda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our amazing Central African trip
What an incredible trip you organised for us Rose. We flew to Rwanda to see the Gorillas, what an unforgettable experience. Loved Rwanda, beautiful mountains, lush countryside and no litter to be seen. We then did a short hop to Rubondo island on lake Victoria to go chimpanzee trekking. Chimpanzees were harder to find, we did see and hear them though. Staying on the waters edge was so relaxing listening to the waves. Loved the boat trips, sun downers and the staff were delightful, felt like our own little private island, with our own family of hippos grazing round the lodge. There are also over 150 species of birds.
Then 5 hops to Zanzibar to the stunning Mnemba island for some barefoot beach luxury, which it really was!
All in all the holiday travels worked seamlessly and at every place we stayed the staff really couldn’t do enough for you and were so delightful. We miss it and are planning our return trip to Africa.
Huge thanks to The Luxury Safari Company, it’s been our best holiday to date.