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Tailormade Africa offers exceptional, individually customized tour experiences with 1-on-1 service.
Rob put together the most incredible itinerary for our honeymoon. When we first decided that we wanted to honeymoon in South Africa, we found ourselves overwhelmed with decisions. We reached out to Tailormade Africa and let them know that we both had never been to Africa and that we needed some serious guidance! We had a video call with Rob who took the time to get to know us - listening to our interests, expectations and wishes. From there, he presented us with an itinerary perfectly suited to our personalities and travel interests.
We spent time in Cape Town, Franschhoek and Hermanus – loving the diverse wildlife, wine and culinary scene each place offered. The highlight our of trip though would have to be our stays at Rhino Ridge Lodge and Thonga Beach Lodge. At both lodges the staff were friendly and provided a high level of service, the guides were knowledgeable, and the food exceeded our expectations. The lodges were intimate and offered us the perfect time to disconnect. There is nothing quite like the experience of being surrounded by giraffes, elephants, rhinos and many more living in their natural habitats!
We ended up renting a car to self drive from destination to destination. Though we had our reservations at first about driving, we ended up loving it. It gave us the freedom to set our own timetable and at no point did we ever feel unsafe. We were both grateful not to be in a stuffy tour bus with a bunch of other people.
Rob was always available on WhatsApp through our trip to check in and make sure everything was always to our liking. Though we didn’t run into any issues, it was comforting to know there was always support on hand. He even took the time to chat with us once we got back home to hear about our trip and any concerns, if we had any.
We chose Tailormade Africa in hopes that they would offer us a personalized experience that the big tour groups lack, and they did not disappoint. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again! Thank you again, Rob, and Tailormade Africa for the honeymoon of a lifetime.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert and Careful
We met Mohammed Billow through mutual friends and we are grateful they recommended him.
Mohammed’s attention to detail is excellent and he truly cares about giving his customers the best experience possible.
Thanks to his knowledge of animal behaviors and the areas and parks we visited, we were able to experience and enjoy our dream safari.
We would choose this company again and again upon traveling to the region.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nothing but exceptional!
I booked a 4 day safari with LuLu Safari -gorilla trekking and golden monkey.
Everything was exceptional!
My tour guide Smith has so much knowledge and was always going above and beyond to make sure I was happy, safe, and Comfortable
I hope to come back soon!!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and caring organization. Benson is all you need.
My husband and I just returned from our safari with Benson Safari, which took place from September 26 to October 7th. From the beginning of my trip planning, which started a year before, Benson and his team made sure that our visit to Tanzania would be unforgettable, and it was. Over the year, I made several changes and asked many questions, and he never made me feel that I was asking too many questions. Benson was always ready for a WhatsApp call when communication through email didn’t seem enough. Ultimately, our trip was beyond my expectations.
We booked an 11-day safari and stayed two nights at each location. We started at Tarangire, then to Ngorongoro, Mara River, Central Serengeti, and ended at Lake Manyara to unwind. Our driver and guide, Liberatus, was the face of Benson Safari and was terrific. He is gentle, patient, and always willing to go the extra distance, literally, for the best sightings. I don’t know how he does it, but we were often the first vehicle at the scene, witnessing nature's drama unfold. Liberatus knew how to position the jeep so that a cheetah jumped onto the hood of our jeep; we watched vultures and storks attack a recently killed zebra, again the first to arrive at this sight. We saw the river crossings and had an excellent view. Over and above the big 5, we love sighting birds. Liberatus was excellent in pointing out the wide variety of beautiful and colourful birds during our safari and gave us the time to take fantastic pictures. Pole Pole was how we travelled, and it paid off. After spending 11 nights with him, he was a part of our family. And we miss him.
Don’t hesitate to sign up for this epic adventure with Benson Safari. Benson and his team will do everything to ensure you will be well taken care of through your safari. They are quick to reply to your questions, patient, and professional. The travel, from airport pickup to safari to dropoff, was seamless, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Asante Sana, Benson, for making this once-in-a-lifetime adventure the most brilliant we’ve had. And thank you for the delicious coffee! Reflecting on our journey, we are filled with a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, knowing we've experienced something truly remarkable.
I only wish we could do this again. It’s like being in a real-life Jurassic Park, with breathtaking and awe-inspiring moments at every turn.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Only the most professional and accommodating you can ask for.
Mt Kenya
I cannot stress enough what an unforgettable experience this trip was. I was blessed to have an amazing team comprised of Samuel, Joseph, and Bonface, with Ibrahim as our fearless driver. We started our journey at Sirimon Gate where Mt Kenya park was celebrating ‘customer appreciation week’ by giving us candy, a rose, and fed us cake. After lunch, Samuel and I began our journey up to Old Moses campground and enjoyed a wonderful dinner made by Joseph and Bonface. The meals were always filling and plentiful. I never felt hungry, and was always energized for the next stretch of the hike. The following morning we made a long journey through valleys where the view of Mt Kenya was breathtaking. After a long day we made it to Shiptons camp. It was a busy hub for dozens of hikers but I met a lot of amazing people while there. The following morning was a 2am wake up for 3am start to make it for sunrise on Lenana peak. The journey was challenging and chilly, but seeing the clear sky with infinite stars above us was motivation enough to keep trekking upward. Once on the peak, the view is one that cannot be replicated. A beautiful panorama of mountains as far as the eye can see. We were lucky to have a clear morning where the visibility was in our favor. After snapping a few photos we started back down as we had a long day of descent down the mountain all the way to Anabas lodge. There, the team enjoyed some drinks at the bar, shared one final dinner together, and swapped hiking stories. The next morning we packed up after breakfast and made the drive back. My team certainly made my experience one that I will never forget and I will definitely be coming back in the future. Thank you Phine Safaris for organizing this trip. And thank you again to Samuel, Bonface, Joseph, and Ibrahim for making dozens of memories with me. I’ll see you next time.
-Pete
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Above & beyond Safari.
I have travelled to Kenya & Tanzania on many occasions, with different guides. Safaris are my thing.
Since meeting Mohammed a few years ago, I always now travel with Aquila Safaris.
Mohammeds vast knowledge of the flora & fauna is amazing, and makes for a fantastic safari.
As an accomplished photographer, he can also help you get that "perfect shot".
Accomodation is as suggested by Mohammed, but ultimately your choice, and has always been very good.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Every little detail is taken care of.
In my view "Above and Beyond " is how I would describe Mohammed & Aquila Safaris.
I will return again and again.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The man who created a fairy tale for us
I almost never write reviews, but for all the work Daniel has done, this is the least I can do for him. When I was choosing Ethiopia, I found quite a few travel agencies to whom I wrote a list of places I wanted to visit. And Daniel was the only one who described in great detail all the places to visit and why they should be visited; approached our desires individually; did not offer trivial tourist routes; and told us about some subtleties that no one else told us about. Daniel completely freed us from any worries about moving around the country, always controlled the situation and resolved any difficulties that arose or our desires. For our trip, Daniel selected an incredible team, to whom we are also very grateful. In each region, we were met by local guides who provided us with a sense of safety, knew everything and organized colorful routes for us, thanks to which we were able to see the unique beauty of Ethiopia. In each tribe we were met by a local guide who knew everyone there, which allowed us to delve into the life and culture of the tribes.
One of the main desires was to attend the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, and Daniel advised us to celebrate this holiday not in the capital, but in Lalibela. And we believe that his suggestion was 100% correct. The spectacle was very impressive, we are very glad that we were able to be here. He knew the best places to stand to really enjoy the festival in honor of the holiday, and also personally conducted 2 days of excursions to the temples of the city, told in detail and showed unique places.
Thanks to Daniel, we traveled all over Ethiopia (Turmi, Jinka, Abra Minch, Lalibela, Addis-Ababa, Danakil Depression and Simien Mountains), visited the most amazing and unique places on the planet, saw things we couldn't even dream of, lived in the most beautiful places, experienced a whole kaleidoscope of emotions and received an incredible number of the warmest and most unforgettable emotions and impressions. Because of this, we fell in love with Africa and now dream of visiting more than one country. The only thing I regret is that Daniel only works in Ethiopia.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Fabulous experience, from the ever-patient Irvy who arranged our safari and also adjusted my safari and answered my endless questions, to the pickup as arranged and the safari itself. Our guide and driver, Peter was knowledgeable about the animals and the safari parks, very accommodating to what we wanted to see and absolutely outstanding in making sure we managed to see everything up close; he is an incredible driver and guide. We did see the big 5 and so much more, it was an absolutely once in a lifetime experience. Kenya is so beautiful - the animals, landscape and people. Peter always ensured our comfort and has an absolutely infectious laugh, thank you Peter. Safaris are not cheap, but Keshi tours offered the most affordable option for us and didn't scrimp on the comfort, and we saw absolutely everything we hoped for and so much more. Highly recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top notch, very knowledgeable friendly and hugely hrlpful
Friendly, knowledgeable of the area, wine routes and subtle