Review about South Africa by Travelling Rats
South Africa as a destination has just about everything a traveller can wish for. The safari parks are each unique and offer a safe and intimate African experience. Beyond safari's there are so many other highlights across this magnificent country making it a hard to beat destination.
Very well organized and professional company
All questions and concerns were address. My calls were returned in timely matters. The staff even checked in with me during my trip to ensure all was well.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable experience with exceptional service
I did not realize that travelling could be so hustle free if one has the right person doing the planning. And choosing to use Denhum Holidays was the best decision ever. My family and I really enjoyed the Mara Safari. The scenery was just breathtaking and the experience will be one that we will talk about for years to come. Thank you Denhum Holidays.....
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bravo for Gondwana Tours & Safaris
If you are looking to create your own tour to various safari locations in Botswana, I strongly recommend Gondwana Tours & Safaris. Mark Hathaway is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and helpful in assisting in sorting out the options, costs, and pros and cons of different camps. We just came back from Africa, including a 9-day tour arranged by Gondwana. All the arrangements were perfect, including car pick-ups, bush plane reservations, and reservations at the various lodges. Mark is quick in responding to queries, of whatever type and no matter how seemingly silly. This group gets an A++.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unbelievable Lion experiences from mating to post-kill nap time.
Our safari guide IDI, was not only expert on everything we encountered in the animal and plant kingdoms, he was extremely helpful with all of our needs. And he was widely known and respected by other tour guides that we encountered. When our luggage was significantly delayed on arrival, he was totally on top of making sure we could purchase our essential needs, and he was constantly contacting the airline to make them find and deliver our bags. This safari experience was exceptional in the way we encountered all the animals we could dream of, in the outstanding accommodations, and in the exposure to local people and cultures.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent services
I enjoyed my mara trip. Thank you for making it a success. I loved your choice for hotels
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly well planned and life-changing experience!
Debbie is absolutely fantastic to work with, extremely knowledgable, and thoroughly professional. This was my first trip to Africa and my first safari experience and she was incredibly patient as I kept changing my mind early on (I had a traveling companion at first then that person dropped out so she had to re-do the trip), and when I ran into problems with my bank transfers. (And hesitating to send that much money to Zimbabwe!) She worked with me for 9 months, kept the trip within my budget (which was very tight for what I wanted) and made GREAT suggestions for camps and activities. She is extemely responsive, enthusiastic, and set the right expectations. As a first-timer, I didn't know what to expect and she planned the sequence of my trip perfectly, sort of "easing" me into slightly more rustic camps step by step. She explained the trade-offs between saving money by driving between camps and saving time by flying - making a recommendation but leaving the decision to me based on what I valued more. Debbie even called the camps when I was there to make sure things were going well! Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (where I started) was entirely her suggestion (I had researched camps but not places in Vic Falls to stay) and it was perfect. The Ra-Ikane cruise on the Zambezi was also perfect - a more unusual, and much better, choice for this activity. I highly recommend working with her, and trusting her to make your trip wonderful! I stayed at Davison's Camp (Hwange), Musango Camp (Lake Kariba) and Goliath Safari Camp (Mana Pools) - all have warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgable staff and guides. I put my faith, trust, and the most money I've ever spent on anything (including my car!!) into Debbie's hands and she produced an incredible safari for me.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
UMUBANO TOURS excellent and very proffesional services!
Umubano tours-excellent and very proffesional services! Our group of 6 persons booked 2 weeks tour Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda with Umubano, and we were fully satisfied with their excellent services and best prices in compare with other travel agents. If you plan your tour to one, two or all three countries, I recommend Umubano tours. Bellow is my message sent after our tour to director Herbert who organized us whole tour:
Hello Herbert!
We arrived home, and we just want to thank you for excellent service for our tour. Program was great (we only missed drum makers on the way to Kampala, since they were not on the way), accommodation was very good (only at Nyungwe was a bit lower because of common showers and toilets and lodge was full of guests, but on the other hand for example accommodation with a view to lake Mutanda was stunning), and the food was great all the way. Gorilla trekking in Uganda was unforgettable.The price for the tour, even high in compare with other destinations, was the best in compare with other travel agents which I contacted, and I contacted many of them.
We all traveled a lot before, and we agree that this was the most beautiful parts of Africa we visited.
Specially we want to say that we were very satisfied with Chris as our guide and driver. We really don't have any complaint to him, since he was on high level each day.
Finally I want to thank to you for your prompt and detailed answers to all my questions and e-mails. All by you was professionally done.
We will surely reccommend your agency to anyone who plan to travel to Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. And I already recommended it to my friend who has travel agency in Croatia and who plans to run this tour in the future.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guides+ great location=Awesome experience
I would strongly recommend booking with Jobovic. Our trip leader Piet did a great job helping us plan or safari. The fact that there was a 7 hour time difference had no impact on our communication. Piet's responses were timely and thorough. Our safari as a whole was an awesome experience as well! Our tour guide Bryce was not only friendly but very knowledgeable as well. Piet and Bryce make a great team! They consistently ensured that we were satisfied and having a good time. We were able to enjoy amazing views, learn more about each place we visited, and explore new areas. Piet and Bryce helped create wonderful opportunities to build lasting memories. It was an incredible trip!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very accurate
excellent tour operator, for value for money. Timely, accurate and always available. highly recommended