African Welcome Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $123 to $469 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
NZ
Email Dallas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, caring and very good at the job!
We wanted to travel to South Africa to go on safari but had a very limited time frame and window of opportunity. After going online to see what was available, we contacted African Welcome Safaris to enquire what could be arranged. All I can say is...what wonderful service. Every enquiry was answered efficiently, competently and with a friendliness that welcomed you to ask questions no matter how silly they appeared . They worked around our schedule and times and found us the most fabulous safari that we could ever ask for. I cannot recommend this company highly enough, Kathi was a dream to deal with and I will recommend them to all our friends and family . We had the most amazing time and we had 2 teenage boys with us that loved every minute of the experience. Thank you!
DE
Email Frieder W | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization and execution !
We loved the experience and it definitely exceeded our expectations! Alex helped us so much in the preparation (when we even did not know the ideal tour for us) and the whole time until the actual safari. This was one of the most professional services I have experienced in my private life. It really made us feel very secure to have Alex as our reliable and single point of contact.
For the safari itself: I would always do it again! We loved our guide Adrian and the hotel was also great. Really a lot of value for the money!
CA
Email C Walters | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very experienced tour operator that was very attentive and communicative throughout.
Every detail of the safaris/tours/accommodation/transportation was completely organized from A-Z. At every location there was someone to meet and greet us and ensure that our transfers were seemless. We never waited or were unsure if we were in the right spot. Their recommendations for all the hotels/lodges that we stayed at were first rate. We would recommend them to anyone. The safari experience that we had in both South Africa and Botswana were beyond our expectations. Between the two, we saw all the wild life that you would want to see. The big 5 and the 5 ugly. This company knows what they are doing and all their partners delivered a memorable experience. Kathi was attentive and available whenever I reached out to her.
Email Abbey Grant | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and well organised tour
Our safari was well organised from the beginning stages to the last day of our trip. We were able to work with Kathi to create a safari that was within our budget, exactly what we asked for and allowed us to have great encounters with animals on safari. Kathi was patient and answered all of our questions in the lead up to our trip. Our trip was fantastic, with two excellent guides throughout Kenya and Tanzania, the camps were all of a high standard. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
CA
Email Sylvain Brazeau | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable and reliable tour operators providing an unforgettable safari experience!
I cannot recommend African Welcome Safaris enough! From the very first moment we contacted them, Kathi Simon and her team were incredibly professional and responsive, making sure all our needs were met and going above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Despite contacting them at the last minute, Kathi found us the perfect fit for a safari, and we couldn’t have been happier with her proposal to go to Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The Rangers and Trackers during the games were top-notch, incredibly knowledgeable, and made sure we saw the big five while feeling safe at all times. The hotel was a sensory experience like no other, and I found myself eagerly anticipating every meal, eager to relive the incredible culinary journey it offered. The value for money was well above expectation, and we even booked an extra day, which was seamlessly taken care of by Kathi. I can confidently say that this was one of the best experiences of our lives, and it’s all thanks to African Welcome Safaris. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable safari experience, look no further than Kathi and her team. We already trust them with our future trips to Africa and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone. Thanks Kathi.
Email Ross | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECTION!
From the moment we contacted Kathi at African Welcome Safari's, we knew we were onto a winner. Kathi put together a great itinerary for us to Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Kruger / Hoedspruit & Jo'burg. Transfers, Tours, Accom, Flights were all taken care, we just had to show up. The quality of everything was perfect and the communication was brilliant! Kathi stayed in touch throughout the trip to answer any questions we had and assist if we had any issues. Everything was just so easy!
This was our first time in Africa and Kathi had some great advise and helped us plan the trip of a lifetime! Would highly recommend African Welcome Safari's!
Thanks for planning our trip of a lifetime! :)
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Email David Fox | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So Happy I Went With This Company!
I knew I wanted to go on Safari but I didn’t even know where to start. I am so happy I got connected with Alex at African Welcome Safaris because he put together an awesome vacation! I am a solo traveler in his 30’s and really enjoyed the itinerary. Will definitely use again next time!
SG
Email Simon Lim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely Helpful and Prompt Response
Our party of 8 started planning our trip with Kathi way back in 2018/2019 for Dec 2020 trip. After nailing down the meticulously planned itinerary by Kathi, the trip had to be put on hold for 2 years because of covid. Kathi, diligently kept us updated every few months with a new possible schedule. Our trip finally happened in Dec 2022. The schedule, hotels/resorts, guides for the trip were top notch! Nothing we can complain about. Kathi kept in touch with us personally via calls/whatsapp, just to make sure everything was well.
Very thankful for Kathi to have made our trip a unforgettable experience.
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Email Kate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable, efficient and responsive
Kathi Simon booked the perfect safari for my family that absolutely exceeded our expectations. She was very responsive and answered many questions, listened to what we were looking for and quickly narrowed down a few choices for us. We were booking last minute and it was quite overwhelming until we reached out to Kathi. Thank you!!
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Email Kathy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and welcoming
Extremely valuable experience. Worth the time, travel and money. The Safari was exceptional!