Great Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- IATA, ASTA, APTA, USTOA, ASTA TOPS & ARC
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $850 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The trip was well planned and well executed with proper pace and quality accomodations throughout.
The program exeeded our expectations. The tour guides were knowledgeable and articulate. The accomodations were well selected for our unique taste. All of the pre-trip materials were accurate, informative, and arrived well in advance of departure. The reservations agent was detail oriented and creative. Just an over all great experience.
everything was wonderful and Great Safaris went behind most travel agencies
The communication between Great Safaris and us were more than excellent. Rovos Rail a wonderful experience. First class all the way. Safaris were something we will talk about for a long time as well as the train.
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Email Agger | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This was an outstanding trip.
We have traveled all over the world using a variety of travel groups. Also, we have done many independent trips.
This trip was our best. The guides were excellent and well verse on the countries we were visiting. It was like having a college professor with us. We were able to avoid large crowds and visit areas not seen by other tourists.
We were offered flexibility in what we saw and did which made it a more personal trip. Egypt is a must see especially with Great Safaris guidance
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip ever. Professional,great service, perfect trip, the best!,
Everything lived up my expectations. Nothing went wrong. All was perfect.
Very professional. Beautiful documents.. Wonderful
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Email Dennis and Bonnie Arnold | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with 5 star accommodations even in the tent facilities
Was not sure what to expect. The trip was quite different then we expected but all on the positive side. Excellent accommodations at all 8 venues. The daily excursions and side trips were outstanding. The flights to the outlying camps were exciting and provided outstanding views of the area. The food was much better then expected and the schedules at the camps were well planned giving us plenty to do and see but provided rest time every day. All in all a wonderful trip thanks to Great Safaris.
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Email Austin & Jeanine Heberger | Experience level: first safari
We expected great-- we got outstanding!!
From the moment we deplaned to the moment we left SA, the experience was the "trip of a life time"! We spent 4 days in Capetown, the Safari, and ended at Victoria Falls. The hotels, and especially the Safari camp, were perfect. Love to do it again!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Safaris is the way to go to see Africa with their Drifters brand
I went on a Great Safaris Drifters brand tour, not once but twice because it is the best way to see Africa. They are the only safari company that owns its own lodges and expedition trucks on an overland adventure. I saw so much wildlife, the drivers/guides were superb, the food excellent, everyone on my two tours had a wonderful time and I made many friends. I especially liked the 18 day South Africa tour because it went to Kruger and other National Parks where the game was plentiful, including the rare black rhino and sable. The lodges are all exceptionally clean, with hot water and a comfy bed, and the lodge hosts knocked themselves out in preparing dinnger each night. There were lots of side adventures along the way, including horseback riding in the Drakensberg mountains, white water rafting on the Ash River, Bungee jumping, beachcombing, winery and beer brewing tours, and time to explore areas on my own. The prices are exceptionally low for what you get for a tour of this magnitude. I am ready for another adventure with Drifters and Dave Hebert's crew at Great Safaris.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect itinerary and great attention to all the details.
We flew into Johannesburg and transferred to Zambia where we started our trip at Victoria Falls. The helicopter tour of the Falls was amazing. From Zambia we went to the Sabi Sabi game reserve in South Africa, where we stayed 3 days. The food and accommodations were way better than we expected. Our ranger and tracker were extremely knowledgeable and greatly enhanced the daily and night drives.We saw each of the big 5 major animals as well as many other animals. While we saw a post-kill we did not actually observe a kill. From there we flew to Cape Town for 4 days. Our guide made sure we saw all the highlights of the city and made our stay fun and interesting. The Table Bay Hotel was excellent especially being part of a wonderful shopping center.
We were so pleased with Great Safaris we recommended them to two other families who did the same trips.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic trip well designed and coordinated by the outstanding staff of Great Safaris.
africa is a must see experience but only if the tour company knows what they are doing and plans the most interesting sights and places to see and the handles all the scheduling and details so that the trip is a once in a life time experience. The sums up Great Safairs!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cape Town/Victoria Falls/Zambezi Queen/Kirkman's Kamp
My daughter's Bucket List had one item, ride an elephant in Africa. I contacted my local travel agent and she, along with Dave from Great Safaris, put a trip of a lifetime together for us. Our guide, Adriaan, in Cape Town made our days memorable with historical information and yet fun for a twenty-something and her Mom. Tickets were purchased in advance so there was no waiting for Table Mountain or Robben Island. Each and every transfer was seamless and every driver professional and cordial. I felt as if I stepped back in time at the Victoria Falls Hotel where the service was exquisite. We had an amazing afternoon with the elephants, trainers, and staff and even made friends with Sylvester, the resident cheetah. The Zambezi Queen was above my expectations and although we saw a larger variety of wildlife at Kirkman's Kamp the opportunity to watch the elephants play in the Chobe River for literally hours was a highlight for us. This is evident by the sheer number of elephant pictures we took! We felt a bit underdressed at dinner but no one paid us any mind and the food was fabulous. Finally Kirkman's was the perfect end to our two week travels. We saw so many animals and birds on our twice daily drives. The ranger and tracker we had were incredibly knowledgeable and so personable with everyone. Cynthia, our 'butler', was a real hit with my daughter and was part of the surprise birthday party we had for my daughter celebrating her early 26th. To be honest, I cannot think of any staff member we encountered that was not courteous and friendly. The confirmation documents from Dave were always accurate and I especially appreciated the Field Guide and Journal that I used daily highlighting what we had seen, referring to it with the ranger, and keeping my daily notes. Dave even contacted me while we were in Victoria Falls to see how things were going. My daughter and I discussed the order of the places we visited and honestly beginning at Cape Town and engaging in the history first was best, then living out the dream of riding an elephant followed by the floating on the Chobe watching elephants and hippos and relaxing, and ending with the Big 5 and early morning drives at Kirkmans was the perfect sequence for us. I highly recommend Great Safaris, Dave, and his cadre of knowledge when booking your amazing African adventure. Congrats to Dave and his team!