Meet Our Amazing Team
Bubezi Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1989)
- Member Of:
- SATOA & MISA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $276 to $1,104 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Richard & Emma Pickford | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Honeymoon Safari
My Brother went on a Safari in 2013 and although he booked with a different company he ended up having Quintin from Bubezi Safaris as his Safari Guide. As soon as he heard that we were contemplating going on a Safari for our honeymoon he said we should definitely talk to Quintin and Bubezi as he would ensure we had the honeymoon (safari) of a lifetime......and we certainly were not disappointed.
Booking with Bubezi was incredibly easy - this was all done with Andy and he was unbelievably accommodating. Not only did we do the Safari but we travelled on from South Africa to Mauritius, which we booked through a separate Travel Agent. We sent those details to Andy and he came back with the itinerary that would fit in perfectly with our additional plans and allowed us to be picked up by Bubezi at Johannesburg airport and taken back there and without the worry of making sure we made our flights - service at it's finest!
The proposed itinerary sounded amazing - jam packed full of game drives and relaxing dinners and picnic stops and to top it all off, as it was our honeymoon, it was only going to be the two of us Andy and Quintin - perfect!
Of course there is a lot of admin to sort out before going on Safari but again this was all made very easy with Andy. Payment was made and taken using a straight forward card authorisation form.
So once we had dotted the I's and crossed the T's, all that was left was to get married and get ourselves to Johannesburg! During this time contact was kept in order to make sure we didn't feel forgotten! Upon arrival in SA Andy met us at the airport and took us up to Kruger, but as it was our honeymoon then a little surprise was laid on for us.....an amazing drive through the Panoramic Tour, seeing God's Window and the Three Rondewelds.
We could go into so much detail about the next three days of the Safari but we would honestly write an essay! To keep it brief....Andy and Quintin made sure we were treated like Royalty!! With regards to food, we filled out a short form before travelling to let Andy know what we liked to eat and drink and all of these things, with a traditional South African twist, were prepared for us by Andy & Quintin. Despite the limited resources on hand the food that we ate was amazing and of the highest quality.
Andy & Quintin are so professional and knowledgeable about what they do every day but at the same time the safari was very informal so much so that not only did we come away thinking that we had had an amazing Safari, seeing all the animals that we wanted to see, but we also came away thinking we had made two new friends as well.
If you are looking for a bespoke, relaxing Safari then we cannot recommend Bubezi Safaris enough....in fact we are already saving our pennies to go back again and spend some time more time with Andy & Quintin in the near future!
Email Shirley & Steve Anscomb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Big 5, The Small 5 and the most memorable time
Andy & Quintin made our 30th Anniversary a true African Dream Safari. Their passion & exuberance for the wild life was of the very highest level and we felt very privileged to be sharing their knowledge & experience.
Each day as we experienced every sighting, whether it be one of the Big 5, the Small 5 & everything in between, including other mammals, birds, insects & vegetation we were given informative details.
Their kindness & hospitality along with the many personal touches, which included an anniversary number plate, daily snack packs, to chocolates on our pillows to name but a few.
We enjoyed personally prepared food for breakfast, lunch & dinner in true South African style, outside to the natural sights & sounds, along with enjoying their company.
We can highly recommend Bubezi to deliver a true African Bush experience and we would love to return in the near future. Thankyou very much for a truly wonderful time.
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Email Jeremy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly phenomenal. On a trip to see animals, the people at Bubezi were the most memorable
Everything from inquiring on a booking to dropping me off at the airport thoroughly exceeded my expectations. I sent requests to 7 different safari companies to help me book a 2 night trip at the last minute based on my work schedule – Andy was the only one to respond with a complete end-to-end itinerary, and he did so immediately. Quintin and Nikki guided my trip and treated me more like a friend than a customer. Not only that, they were as genuinely excited to see the animals as I was and never made me feel like just another tourist. I was so impressed that I used Bubezi Safaris as an example of what my team aspires to be in my presentation the following week to several of my customers in Johannesburg.
I cannot wait to come back with my entire family and chart out a longer adventure with my friends at Bubezi.
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Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an amazing experience. Andy is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and fun.
I had high hopes for my safari experience and Bubezi Safaris did not disappoint. A few friends and I went on safari guided by Andy, and we had an amazing time. Everything needed was provided and more. I would highly recommend Bubezi Safaris to anyone. Andy truly went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The safari was tailored to our likes and wants. He is extremely knowledgeable and has amazing experiences to share. Bubezi Safaris definitely went above and beyond our expectations. I would use their services again without question.
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
My two friends and I went on a 3-day Safari with Andy and Bubezi Safaris and we had a wonderful time. Andy is friendly, good humored and very knowledgable/passionate about wildlife. He's also very attentive to detail and goes out of his way to makes sure you are always taken care of from beginning to end.
We'd definitely recommend Andy and Bubezi to anyone considering a safari at Kruger!
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Email Noah Fickler | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience! Highly Recommended!
Bubezi Safaris is a class A safari tour operator. Andy was our safari guide and I must say he exceeded my safari expectations. Andy is extremely knowledgeable of everything "the bush" has to offer. He took the time to answer our questions and moved at the pace of the clients. Not to mention he knows how to communicate with the animals! In the 4 day tour that we had, Andy strategically brought us to new areas of the park each day. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the day and would stop the vehicle at any moment to snap a photo. I know if I return back to Kruger, I will be using Bubezi Safaris without hesitation. Bubezi really knows how to cook up a proper Braai! Unbelievable experience. A+++.
Email Carolyn Botha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The trip was remarkable, informative, comfortable with a super knowledgeable FANTASTIC guide! WOW!
From the minute we made our booking to the time we finished we felt as if we were part of the family! We were shown everything from the BIG 5 to the Small 5, insects, birds, trees and everything you could ever possibly imagine being shown. Our pickup was spot on time and with our agreement the day was extended beyond the allotted time just so we could get to see 'SOME MORE"!! We were supplied refreshments on the vehicle and had more than enough time to stop for ablutions and to have meals. All in all this tour was fantastic and I would recommend Bubezi Safaris to the Queen herself!! We certainly felt like royalty the entire time we were with our guide named Andy and would love to have spent and entire week touring with this well mannered guide. Nothing was too much effort and it was as if he was a walking 'Google" - with all the answers to our questions on the tip of his tongue!!
All I can say is that if anyone wants to really ''experience'' the Kruger, then this is the company to go with!
Thank you to Andy and his team behind the scenes for making our experience super fantastic and as a matter of fact we have been promoting his company to people all over the USA that have indicated they want to come to SA on a safari since our experience was such a great one!
May this company go from strength to strength!
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Email Teresa Fontana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
How to make a visit to the Kruger park and the Blyde river canyon very special
The safari tour was absolutely amazing: I had the opportunity to see many animals very close, to feel in touch with nature and to admire beautiful landscapes.
The blyde river canyon was very interesting and exciting at the same time. I am very happy I had the occasion to visit it.
Andy and Quintin are both wonderful guides, very competent and prepared.
I would say that my first safari was definitely a great experience!
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Email swiss on safari | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding Guide and Personal attention
If you are looking for a personal experience of Kruger for your family, with a very knowledgeable guide, who has a deep connection and love of the African bush- then ask for Andy at Bubezi! We had the most incredible sightings, up close and personal- not just the big five (twice) but also the stunning birdlife and smaller species. The experience was priceless, and one that we will never forget- thank you Andy!
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Email Jerry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Exceptional personalized Experience on Safari in Kruger and Timbavali. SA
I normally go 5 or 6 star with the big names but I took a risk with this young Company and it turned out to be a personalized exceptional African Safari Experiance for my wife and Myself. Andy took care of us and is an exceptional chef cooking for our small group at Walkers Camp. Sitting out every night under moonlight with a fire roaring accompanied by good food and wine reviewing the days sightings. He tailored the program to meet our expectations and then threw in many unexpected experiences. We saw the big Five many times. Lion kills, 3 leapords in one morning, Both he and his Partner have a good knowledge of how and where the animals frequent and spare no effort in finding them.