Discover Africa Safaris team
Discover Africa Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, SATSA, CTT & IGLTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Emanuela e Fabrizio | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience in Zimbabwe and Zambia
The organization of the trip was perfect in every detail. We visited three parks, Hwange, Lower Zambezi and Sourh Luangwa, with challenging transfers both by land and by small planes. But everything was organized very well. Even the lodges where we stayed were of a good standard and very hospitable. We thank Discovery Africa and in particular Dev for this fantastic experience that has remained in our hearts.
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Email Zhenchao | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Susan of Discover Africa has been a one-of-kind caring and knowledgeable tour counselor.
We booked our safari trip with Susan of Discover Africa. Susan has been very caring, patient and professional. She listened to our requests and questions patiently and responded promptly. When she discovered that a larger group’s booking with the same camp as our booking had overlap, she reached out to us and suggested alternative camps to maintain the possibility of an intimate safari experience. Our entire trip to the three camps has been a wonderful experience. We saw many animals easily in Amboseli. The guide Dickson was really great, and we learned a lot about the animal behavior and their ecosystem. The Elewana Tortilis camp was great with an intimate atmosphere and very friendly staff. The Governor’s camp had access to a larger area of wildlife so one doesn’t get the feel that animals are everywhere. But we did get to see a lot of them. The highlights included seeing large herds of elephants (more than 40) reaching the Mara River bank, drinking water and contemplating crossing the river, and seeing lions feasting on their kill, and seeing a leopard patiently waiting for a group of impalas and finally making a hunt, albeit unsuccessful. The great migration completed about two weeks ago. Our guide Issac explained that the distinction between dry and rainy season is no longer that clear, there has been more rain in Tanzania around this time in recent years so fewer wildebeests have crossed deep into the Mara area in the last five years and they have returned south earlier. The Governor’s camp was also very good but one doesn’t get as personal receptions from the management as one gets from the Elewana properties. The Elewana Loisaba property had exceptionally warm staff members and management—we would like to single out our meals server Ali for his warm hospitality, in addition to its breathtaking views from the tents and through much of its conservancy. It’s harder to spot some of the animals due to its terrains and bushes, but we did get to see many beautiful animals, including the precious rhinos and large families of giraffes. All in all we have had a wonderful experience in our eight days of safari trip over there camps. This has been a great experience and we can’t thank Susan enough for her help.
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Email Madeline | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discover Africa did an amazing job planning our South Africa/Zimbabwe trip!
Every aspect of the trip was expertly planned by our Discover Africa Travel Consultant - Lana Goodwin. The hotel location and the tours that were set up for us in Capetown were exactly what we came to see there- the wineland tour and the coastal tour (penguins!). Garonga Safari Camp was in every aspect, 5 star from the food to the game drives to the on site staff. Victoria Falls also did not disappoint. Discover Africa handled it all for us, including internal Africa flights - so all we had to was get there! Highly recommend this company and would use them again!
Outstanding Service and Unforgettable Safaris
This review is long overdue, but I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Vihann at Discover Africa for organizing my two incredible visits to Africa Safari over the past two years. Vihann is not only a pleasure to work with, but his expertise in customizing itineraries is truly exceptional. He makes sure every detail is communicated clearly and always responds promptly to any questions or concerns. His friendly and approachable nature elevates the entire experience.
On my last day in Cape Town last year, I was anxious about the ongoing taxi strike and whether I’d be able to get back to the U.S. on time. While having lunch at a restaurant, I texted Vihann to share my concerns. He responded right away, asking if I could return to the hotel within a specific time frame. He was arranging an earlier ride to the airport to make sure I caught my flight. I was so grateful that he went above and beyond to address my concerns.
Thanks to Vihann at Discover Africa, I've had two wonderful trips, and it's hard to resist the allure of Africa. Perhaps next time, it will be for a gorilla trekking adventure!
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Email Susanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream trip to Africa
We had a unforgettable time in Botswana and South Africa! Everything was well organized by Diane from Discover Africa!
Great Lodges and all was always in time.
We loved the animals/ game drives, the guides, landscapes and people.
It was one of the best experiences of our lives.
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Email Karen Ding | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first Safari wonder was absolutely memorable with Matthy's expert arrangement
My experience was wonderful. Matthys helped us to plan the trip to see great wildebeest migration. The timing was planned perfectly, the trip arranged in detail. In addition, Matthys always answered our questions timely and expertly before and during our trip. Each camp we stayed was beautiful with friendly staff. The Cliff is highly recommended with stunning views of the lake.
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Email Ian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Authentic Safari Experience
I felt safe throughout my safari experience under the management of Discover Africa Safaris and I was also able to experience the wildlife in the bush up close. I paid slightly more for comfort in a premium safari but there are also cheaper alternate options.
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Email Ken | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discover Africa’s expertise and outstanding service created an unforgettable trip.
We had an excellent experience with Discover Africa!!! Matthys was our agent, and he is very knowledgeable and thoughtful, and spent a lot of time planning with us, both through zoom and email, to make sure our custom itinerary was spot-on. The trip was incredible! Exactly what we dreamed of for a first-time Africa experience. We visited Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta, and Cape Town. All of the accommodations and guides were wonderful and all of the travel arrangements were smooth. We highly recommend Matthys and Discover Africa!
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Email Milivoj | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and always on hand
My family had an unforgettable experience on our safari trip which included Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. Diane created an itinerary which incorporated all our wishes and priorities; she booked us superb lodgings as well as reliable transport and was always on hand and professional.
The safari trip itself was truly a once in a lifetime experience for all the members of my family. We were all amazed by the natural beauty and the wildlife of the savannah. The highlight of our trip was seeing the wonderful Namib Desert, gorgeous Victoria Falls and the free roaming wild animals in their natural habitat all while being extremely close to them. I would definitely recommend Discover Africa Safaris and would gladly book with them again.
We thought we would only do this once, but their services proved us wrong.
This is the second "once-in-a-lifetime" trip we've booked through Adelle at Discover Africa--and it won't be the last. Her knowledge of the available tours/lodges/details created very memorable trips. Having to translate our expectations and lack of knowledge of safaris and the various regions into a customized trip with unique and enjoyable experiences could not have been easy, but she's made it seem so.
Our first trip introduced us to Capetown, Sabi Sands, and Kruger. From the at-airport welcome for initial transportation, to various flights, and at-lodge customized details (e.g., special meal needs), the itinerary and connections were flawless. The length of stays was discussed and Adelle's recommendations for each proved exactly what we needed. Even shifting our trip one week on her recommendation enabled us to avoid very heavy seasonal travel from Europe that we were unaware of. In-country/in-continent knowledge coupled with a deep experience with planning travel proved invaluable.
Our second safari experience involved several lodges (with airport-to lodges-to airport transportation) in various locations (Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa). Each provided unique aspects of the safari experience, and (again) the recommended length of stays for each was spot on.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our travel as arranged by Adelle, and are developing plans for another trip. We've discussed alternative levels of accommodations, and her knowledgeable responses related to differences between all-inclusive luxury vs. non-inclusive high-quality convinced us to again trust her planning for wonderful experiences of a lifetime.
We would recommend Adelle's and Discover Africa's travel services without hesitation and regularly provide their contact information to friends, family, and others who are interested in discovering Africa in a most beautiful, intimate, personal, and respectful way.