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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Email DBoh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three safaris in one trip
Our adventure started February 24 and went to March 17, 2015. We visited the following locations; Nairobi, Arusha, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Serengeti Nat'l Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire Nat'l Park, Cape Town, Greater Kruger Nat'l Park, Victoria Falls, and Johannesburg. This entire trip provided 25,000 miles of air travel, which includes about 5,000 miles within the African Continent. Considering all the above locations, and the pickup and drop off at each airport, never was there not someone to greet us. This made this trip truly a "Trip of a Lifetime." As for the safaris we did see the "Big 5" and many many more animals and birds. Great Job Great Safaris.
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Email Mary Russom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Wonderful African Experience
My daughter is a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, Africa. When I decided to visit her in Africa during her assignment, I had no idea how to piece a two week vacation together. I contacted Anne Bellamy of Great Safaris who put an amazing trip together for us. Anne made arrangements for us to meet in CapeTown, South Africa where we spent a wonderful week touring this beautiful and fascinating city, as well as the Cape of Good Hope. We then flew to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a part of greater Kruger National Park, and went on safari for 5 days. The arrangements made for our trip were flawless. The flights were well planned out, the ground transports were professional and on time, the companies they contracted with in South Africa were wonderful, and the facilities that were booked for us were perfect. Anne tailored a vacation package that suited our needs, which included tours we were interested in but also included enough free time for us to spend time together and explore on our own. I could not have done this on my own, and I cannot thank Great Safaris enough for putting together this worry free vacation that has given my daughter and I memories that will last a lifetime.
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Email Carol and Steve Schneider | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip EVER!!
My husband and I contacted Dave Herbert at Great Safaris after our friend (who is an experienced travel agent) highly recommended him. She has traveled to Africa numerous times and has always relied on Dave to make her arrangements. Not once has she ever been disappointed. So, following her lead, we gave him a call and told him what our budget was as well as what we wanted to see for our first time there. He recommended that we go for 19 days and go on safari to Kenya and Tanzania. He then put together an incredible itinerary that included Samburu National Park, the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti. We stayed in deluxe accommodations throughout.
Every detail was attended to throughout our trip. Roundtrip transfers were included from small, dirt air strips to and from our lodges; private or semi-private drivers/guides took us on safari twice a day for a minimum of 7 hours per day; the food at each lodge was above average or outstanding, depending on where we were and often was included in the price of our tour; all inter-Africa flights were booked with excellent airlines (sometimes we were the only 2 passengers in the plane!); round trip flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi with a stopover in Dubai were also included in the price (we traveled on Emirates Airlines per Dave's recommendation--definitely a good call); and we received outstanding service wherever we stayed.
We highly recommend Great Safaris and Dave Herbert if you are planning your first trip to Africa or your fiftieth! He knows the continent like the back of his hand because he goes there and sends his staff there continually to ensure that what they're selling to their clients meets their high standards. You cannot go wrong with Great Safaris!!!
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Email Mike | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Spectacular Trip
We feel that this is the ideal African trip. Started with a visit to Nairobi then progressed through Tanzania with each day progressing to the Great Migration. We have been to Africa several times but nothing can top seeing the Great Migration. Second to seeing the migration was climbing to see the Silverback Gorillas in Rwanda. Great Safaris did an outstanding job picking our guides and the lodges. Everything was first class. Amazing, how good the dinners were in the middle of the Serengeti. We highly recommend Great Safaris.
South Africa/Tanzania trip July 2015
The reservation was with Great Safaris and was the easiest, most complete, best value safari we have ever has
with an Africa Tour Company. We have been sending people to Africa for more than twenty years, and this was the smoothest reservation with the absolute best documents from any tour operator.
Will definitely use Great Safari's again, and recommend them to all of our interested clients.
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Email Marsha | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Trip to South Africa and Botswana
My husband and I traveled to South Africa and Botswana to do 4 safaris at different camps in each country. Our experience was everything we could have hoped for and more. The safaris were fantastic and we saw all of the animals on our list and more. The guides were excellent, knowledgeable, polite, friendly and very accommodating. Every safari trip was unique and full of wildlife.
Each of the camps had wonderful accommodations and terrific food. If I have a negative comment on the trip, there was way too much food! It seemed like we were always being fed. The staff at the camps were wonderful, making sure that all of our needs were taken care of in a timely manner.
We did visit Capetown and Victoria Falls. Those trips were lovely, the hotels very nice and the guides excellent.
All in all our trip was terrific. We had a great experience, one that we will long remember.
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Email Herb | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced, first rate service, guidance and care.
We just returned from 3 weeks in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. I did my research on destinations we wanted to visit and then interviewed 4 different African tour agencies. 'Great Safaris' by far had more information, contacts and insightful suggestions for our trip. They were less expensive than the others for the same or better hotels, safari facilities and tours, and they took care of all our intra-African flights. We had to stay an additioal day in Johannesburg and they took care of the arrangements when I called their local agent (at 6AM). I even received follow up calls to be sure my wife was feeling better.
Since our return, I have recommended 'Great Safaris' to numerous friends and neighbors. They are a first class outfit for the vacation of a life time. Dave Herbert at 'Great Safaris' is the man to speak with.
The most memorable trip we have ever taken.
For several years we had considered going to Africa but ultimately selected a river cruise or a trip to some historic place. This year was a significant birthday for my wife so we wanted something special. Some friends who had returned from Africa encouraged us again in that direction. Now that we have been there, we just wish that we had done it earlier. The trip to Africa with its uniqueness, beautiful scenery, and wonderful people made this the best trip we have ever taken. We had superb service, magnificent living quarters, and the highest quality meals. When you add to this the joy of seeing all the animals of Africa in their natural state, shown to you by the most accommodation guides, the result is that you come home better than when you left. If we had seen only the Serengeti and the people of Africa, the trip would have been everything it was advertised to be. Go there!
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Email Dave and France from Mission Viejo CA | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari camps in South Africa and Botswana and explored the Cape Town region.
Travel with comfort, great food, safety and wonderful game viewing experiences. First time trip to Africa for my wife and I. All the guides and boat and safari camp staff were proessional and fun. The transfers and connections were seamless. The home hosted dinner near Cape Town gave fascinating perspectives on life in South Africa.
Amazing experience!
All written and oral communications was outstanding! The properties we stayed in were over the top.