20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best honeymoon there could be
We went on our honeymoon with The Luxury Safari Company after being recommended by a friend if ours who have been on holiday with them before - we weren't disappointed, we still dream about it now.
We started in Botswana which was in green season, all that meant was that everything was half price, but we had exceptional game viewing, we saw everything and had some magical elephant experiences. We also walked, canoed and took a night drive where we saw porcupine.
We then moved onto Azura in Southern Mozambique which is out of this world - we've never seen a beach like it. Every arrangement went smoothly and every camp knew a little about what we liked and what we wanted.
Rose had also included a few honeymoon treats which we were most grateful for. We're dying to go back to Africa with Rose soon, maybe next year!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent information and arrangements
Everything from start to finish was brilliantly organised. All the advice was spot on and choice of lodges, camps etc. exactly what we wanted.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Pleasant Surprise
We were recommended to Brian from a couple that had gone on a Safari with him for 17 days. I said to her, didn't you get bored? Her reply was " It wasn't long enough". I had called a friend of mine that had been on a Safari in the past and asked if her and her husband would go with us. Four of us planned the entire trip over the Internet with emails to Ecological Wilderness. The 15 day trip was just fabulous. After our experience with Brian (owner), I would book another trip with him immediately and do it all over again. We saw and met several other guides on our trip and I felt that Brian had such respect for the animals. His incredible knowledge had me asking him questions all the time. 15 days was not long enough.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about The Luxury Safari Company by Annie Joubert
Spot on recommendations and seamless on the ground travel arrangements - couldn't have gone any better!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time safari was a dream
We loved our first ever safari which was organised by Rose at The Luxury Safari Company. Having always wanted to go to Africa this was big trip for us, and as I explained to Rose we were used to travelling to very remote corners of India and South America, so wanted something off the beaten track and unique. She managed to provide this for us on every level - we started in Laikipia, at Tassia Lodge - wow, what a location to start in, we mostly walked here and got to know the bird life and local Masai community. The cultural experience there was completely authentic and felt very natural which we loved.
We then moved onto the Masai Mara, which we had been unsure about due to it being notoriously crowded - well we stayed at Richards Camp and had the most amazing four days game viewing without another soul in sight, we went into the Mara Reserve for one morning and didn't get it at all, there were minibuses everywhere. Returning to Richards Camp after that game drive was a relief - the staff there were also mostly local Masai and absolutely lovely, our guide Leng was charming and very knowledgeable.
We ended by flying (quite a mission) to Pemba Island near Zanzibar - gosh was it worth it, we stayed at Fundu Lagoon which was out of this world, and just as remote as we are used to - really is paradise on earth.
Despite some quite complicated routes everything was completely seamless which made us feel very comfortable, and all Rose's organisation and suggestions were spot on. We even had a private tour of the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. We wouldn't hesitate to book with Rose again, in fact we wish she offered other continents!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chose region - left the rest to ATI - Never disappointed !
We were very lucky having ATI as our first and only enquiry point at what has, and continues to be a rolling Annual Holiday programe since 2006.
Our Self-Drive packages have covered everything that is needed to give you a most enjoyable stay, and even to the satisfaction of revisiting some venues chosen for us, such as Huab Lodge, Anib Lodge, Okanjima Cheetahs, Cape Cross, Mushara for Etosha Park, and the Okavango Delta - once by Road & Boat, but the most spectacular was the Island hopping trip by small plane through Botswana.
What is a great comfort is that ATI's care of your holiday starts well before you leave home (UK), and then land at your destination airport to be greeted and transfered to the starting point, with the fullest of briefing as you start your adventure, because that's what it is !
We treat the Windhoek welcome lodge at Rivendell like home, as it gives you time to unwind and prepare at your own pace with no pressures, and the Staff are so helpful.
Having visited many Southern Africa countries, we are again off to Namibia for Christmas, our only sin in our Grandson's eyes is that we're not taking him this time, as the trip he came with us was the best ever he's had - all down to ATI.
Well, must start packing, so wish all readers good Holiday hunting
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable trip and stay at Gorilla Forest Camp in Buhoma
We are just back from a wonderful trip in Uganda, tracking the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Forest.
Our journey was perfectly organized by Patrick and his team from JDA, in a very professionnal way.
All ground and air transfers made by excellent drivers/pilots. All guides very knowledgable. The Gorilla Forest Camp is a wonderful place, with an excellent service and food !
The gorilla tracking has been very exciting and easier than expected. We saw a lot of them and made beautiful pictures !
US
Fun to plan and flawless and carefree execution!
This was my second time around using ATI, and how glad I am that I did. David was such fun to with work both times, and he was never once bothered by my thousand questions! As I was a lone traveler, he ensured I was well taken care of everywhere I went. I was welcomed at each lodge/camp like an old friend instead of a stranger. I have recommended ATI to all of my friends interested in traveling to southern Africa.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Western Tanzania
If you have read my other reviews of The Luxury Safari Company you might have gathered that we like remote places and rose certainly saved the best until last, katavi in Western Tanzania is by far the best place for game I have been and there wasn't another soul for miles. The nomad team are as professional as can be and really look after you. We walked out to a fly camp from chada which was honestly magical, we then ended at greystoke mahale and got to track and eventually see the chimps there - there can be no place on earth as beautiful as mahale. We never have much time and rose always makes sure everything is seamless, and we're always treated like VIPs in all camps, back to Africa next year no doubt.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was all outstanding!!!!!
Excellent organisation, very well chosen lodges, fantastic locations, incredible landscapes, lovely staff, assisting for all our wishes, very helpful, a varied safari with lots of love, empathy and knowledge of the wildlife, time to watch the animals at the sightings, simply ingenious and created the desire to repeat the adventure!!!!