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 D & Rolf | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Luxury Safari experience!
Rose nailed the brief we provided, asking for a safari experience that was relaxed and intimate. The 3 camps we stayed at were fantastic (Sable Alley, Sindabezi, Sausage Tree), and enabled us to have a variety of experiences (bush drives, bush walks, canoeing, fishing) and see a large variety of game and birds. Each camp was a unique experience, with excellent service and attention to detail. It was exactly what we asked for! All of our logistics were seamless, and Rose was always available to answer quick questions. Can’t recommend Rose and team highly enough!
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Email Urs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rose listened to our wishes needs & wants... and she overdeliverd!
As we are experienced Africa & Safari Travelers this was about “ticking off 2 of our bucket lists items: Giraffe Manor and the Great Migrations.
Rose designed the trip brilliantly around these items and found a way to make the trip authentic African with a “bit of roughness” in the bush, perfectly timed and deliver on the bucket list items. Choices of camps and itinerary were great and "designed" for our needs and expectations.
During the trip we had 2-3 small “usual” hick ups. Her reactivity and accessibility were outstanding, and it is obvious she has lived in these regions. Her support was very good.
If you look for tailor made that “delivers” look no further!
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Email Erica | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rose Hipwood ,is the tour operator Everyone should use for their safari trip of a lifetime!!
I have always dreamed about going on safari, my husband not so much , but once he saw everything that Rose was planing for my trip he couldn't resist! Actually a trip that started out as my bucket list trip ended up being the best family trip my husband and our three grown daughters have ever taken . Rose was recommended to us by a friend . I found The Luxury Safari Co. to be excellent. Every detail was taken care of for our 14 day trip. WE started planning a year in advance and the entire process was enjoyable . Rose made suggestions of where we should visit and then presented us with several camps she liked. Once we chose the camps we wanted to visit she took care of everything ; we were told how and when to apply for visas, suggestions on what to pack, tipping guides, all inter air transfers were taken care of and there was always someone to meet us and guide us to our next destination. Half way through the trip I texted with Rose that I wanted to extend the stay at one of the camps and she took care of everything within 24 hrs. I have had the privilege of traveling a great deal during my life and I can honestly say I have never dealt with a tour operator who was as; accessible ,patient, knowledgeable of her specialty ,and kind as Rose. I am a traveler who is very detailed oriented and I Highly recommend anyone considering a safari vacation to use The Luxury Safari Company!
Email Jonathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant knowledge and organisation of the trip!
This was my second time travelling with the Luxury Safari Company and hopefully not the last! Really impressive knowledge on camps and lodges, great helpfulness in arranging activities and excellent organisation when it came to logistics on moving between camps and countries. Very much recommend!
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Email Juliana and David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Customized Private Safari Experience and trip to Cape Town
We reached out to multiple organizers to arrange a very customized safari experience. Rose at The Luxury Safari Company was the only organizer who was able to arrange exactly the safari we wanted - a personalized, private mobile safari for our family. In fact, she was even able to arrange the trip better than we could have hoped.
Our safari was exclusively in Botswana and consisted of a personalized 10 night mobile safari with Barclay Stenner (who are amazing!!), followed by a 4 night stay at San Camp (which Rose somehow arranged to be private from the other guests!).
When we decided to start the trip in Cape Town we contemplated booking our stay and tours on our own as we had been before. Thankfully, we decided to ask Rose as she again surpassed our expectations with very customized and private experiences. We could never have arranged a similar trip on our own.
Rose was extremely helpful and responsive both before and during our trip. Given this amazing experience, we cannot wait to use Rose and The Luxury Safari Company again!
Thank you Rose!!!
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Email Mervin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African Adventure
Our family just returned from our amazing African Vacation in August 2022. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Rose and her team from The Luxury Safari Company was recommended to us by our good friends, who have gone through Rose for at least 2 of their African trips. Rose was highly recommended, and knowing that our friends of quite discriminating travellers, we knew we were going to be in good hands.
Our trip was initially planned in 2019, and was all set for travel in Aug 2020. However, due to COVID, the whole thing was delayed for 2 years. Rose always kept close contact with us and helped to push back the dates year after year. Initially in the planning process, itinerary was set up based on our thoughts and budget in mind. I really appreciated that the itinerary was presented always with various options, and pricing differences were very clearly indicated. However, every safari lodge looked so good and therefore it was difficult to discern what we needed. Rose was there to guide the choices. It seemed like Rose never slept, as my emails were always promptly answered despite our 8 hour time difference between Canada and the UK.
We eventually decided on an itinerary that started off in Zambia to see the Victoria Falls and then to Kruger in South Africa at 2 Safari lodges for a total of 7 nights, and then down to Capetown for 5 nights, followed by 2 final nights in Stellenbosch. In Kruger, we choose Tanda Tula in Timbavati and Chitwa Chitwa in Sabi Sands. In Capetown, we stayed at One and Only at the V&A waterfront, and in Stellenbosch we stayed at Babylonstoren.
We had arranged for our own flights to Zambia from Canada. Once in Zambia, Rose would take over and arrange for it all. During our travel from Canada to Zambia, flying from Vancouver to London to Johannesburg and then to Livingstone in Zambia, I had arranged for all the flights. However, I had arranged for too little time for the connecting flight in Johannesburg. It was only 1.5 hours, which would include gathering our luggage, going through border control and then through check in again for our flight to Zambia. I actually only realized the tight connection, while in transit in Heathrow and panicked. I sent an email to Rose, not really expecting that she could do anything, since the flights were arranged by myself. However, I was pleasantly surprised and grateful that Rose had arranged for a local airport ground person to meet us upon disembarking at the Johannesbury airport, who then lead us through secret doors and passageways, so that we could make it for our connecting flight. It was only because of this that we got to Livingstone, Zambia as planned. It's instances like this, when something screws up, that you really appreciate the expertise and experience of the team you have chosen.
Victoria Falls was spectacular and more majestic than expected. Royal Livingstone Hotel was nice and comfy. Service was excellent. Then we flew to Kruger National Park for the Safari portion of our trip. Again, we stayed at Tanda Tula and Chitwa Chitwa. It was Tanda Tula that really stole our hearts. Everything was done so perfectly. Food was always amazing and really appreciated Chef Ryan coming out each meal and introducing the menu of the day. Accomodations were new and luxurious. Our guide, Trystan was outstanding and let our son ride at the front on the Ranger seat.
At Chitwa Chitwa, things were nice as well, but probably needed a bit of updating here and there. At the end of the Chitwa Chitwa, Rose had arranged for a bush plane to take us to the local airport and then to fly out to Capetown. However that bush plane never came. Again, quickly I send a text to Rose (who provided a Whatsapp contact to used 24/7) to indicate the issue. She responded by apologizing and that they were working on it. Rose actually apologized for the stressful situation several times. In all honesty, I didn't stress at all, as I was so confident that Rose was going to take care of it all. Indeed that was the case, and in no time, we got tickets confirmed that our flights were redirected to Johannesburg and then to Capetown. It was all taken care of so smoothly in the background. Much appreciated.
The rest of our trip in Capetown and Stellenbosch was equally excellent. Capetown was a particular highlight in our itinerary and I'm sure we will be back again.
Looking back, I truly appreciate Rose and The Luxury Safari Company for creating such a seamless vacation from beginning to end. yes, you could arrange for the Hotels and Safari Lodges on your own, but I'm so glad that i didn't . Rose and her team are obviously well connected in Africa and knowing that they are behind you all the way, gives good peace of mind. I would choose to go back with The Luxury Safari Company in a heartbeat for our next African Adventure.
Email Julian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic service and recommendations - would definitely use again!
Rose was fantastic at helping organise a once in a lifetime trip for our family! Attentive and knew exactly what to recommend on making it a amazing holiday. f anyone was thinking of working with The Luxury Safari Company then I would highly recommend it if you are searching for not only a fantastic time but a bespoke trip as well
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Email Alison | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant safari to Zambia
Once again the Luxury Safari company did an excellent job of putting together a mix of safari camps which offered excellent wildlife viewing, great comfort and a wide variety of environments. We asked Rose and her team to suggest somewhere beyond the standard Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, S Africa camps, and Zambia (which we had not considered before) exceeded expectations. Three camps in very different areas gave us a great range and in each case the private driver/guides were excellent. The star was Puku Ridge - which was well up to the standard we saw in Singita last
All the logistics worked well and we felt entirely confident that any glitches would be solved rapidly if we had to call on the team - though we had no need to do so.
We are already planning our next safari with Rose and her team.
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Email Diane | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect trip
My husband and I organised our Honeymoon Safari via The Luxury Safari Company and boy were we not disappointed. The experience was truly magical. The company was really responsive in helping us plan the trip taking the time to understand our priorities which was reflected in the final result of the trip. The Lodges were the perfect fit for us, intimate with great food, great service and superb venues. We have lived in Africa many years and know the challenges that can arise travelling around the continent. The trip was so seamlessly organised, any travel related stress was removed and we were able to fully indulge in the experience. A big thank you to The Luxury Safari Company for this wonderful experience.
Email Richard and Vanessa Yeoman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 magical days in Botswana - perfect advice from Rose as to where to go, and all went to plan.
Booked before Covid, rebooked several times, and eventually we got to visit Botswana 2 years after our original dates. Rose has kept in contact throughout the pandemic, ensuring we eventually got to our chosen destinations.
Having now experienced three lodges, all booked through Rose, I would suggest you share with Rose your expectations, and she will do the rest. Whether you want beautiful landscape, maximum animal viewings, or specific photographic opportunities, together with the style of accommodation you would like to experience.
For us, a once in a lifetime experience, that we now wish to repeat.