35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My 'Go To' company for any future holidays to South Africa
My roots have always been from South Africa. Now my heart belongs there too !!
I have in the UK for over 16 years, grew up in SA. And never really seen the country for what it is. In February this year we decided to visit South Africa again after many many years away.
It was amazing and the best experience i have had in my adult life.
This was all because of OpenTourAfrica and their highly professional, friendly, and accommodating staff.
We started our research online for companies that can assist us with an itinerary / package to see South Africa in all its glory. And finally found OpentourAfrica. When i contacted OpenTourAfrica i was put in contact with a young friendly lady called Stephanie.
From the word GO she was friendly, helpful and very insightful on all topics that we have posed to her.
She definitely made every effort to inform us on new ideas, researched our desires and made sure it was manifested in our experience. The feeling we got from her was that she made everything personal. Our package was planned out exactly how ( if we knew anything about South Africa ) we wanted it to be. To the finest details.
I would like to thanks OpenTourAfrica AND Stephanie for an unforgettable time that will always remain in my heart.
You guys have set the bar high.
I know who i will be using next time.........
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
simply amazing
We have done a self drive trip excluding Kruger which was guided.
Planning was done with Gavin with endless patient and flexibility. Gavin helped us with tips and suggestions for all parts of our trip. He booked for us a very special stay at Isibindi Zulu Lodge at Kwazulu-Natal and 4 days in Kruger.
the highlight was Kruger with the brilliant guide- Frank Watts. Frank together with Diane were up for anything we wanted to do. We had a great experiences watching lions mating from a very short distance as well as leopards , wild dogs and much more. Frank and Diane took care of all our needs with their great cooking and company. This was a life time experience . Wild Wings are highly recommended
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing tour
Being for the first time in the wwst of Africa, I did not know what exactly was expecting me so I can say that the program and the service offered by Twaha and Wilson enabled our group to experience a great time in Ugana. The two guides were always on time and friendly. The safari tour will rest as an unforgetable event due to the many animals and plants we saw and the expert explanations of our guide.
All in all a tour worth recomending to all willing to experience a unique holiday.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wounderful 5-day private Garden Route Tour with Derek
My wife and I just returned from an exceptional week in South Africa spent with Derek from Southern Africa Tours. I would wholeheartedly recommend them and especially Derek as a guide to any one considering a tour in this beautiful country.
We decided on Southern African Tours because their 5-day Garden Route Tour best fit our schedule. This was a last minute decision on our part to go to South Africa, about two weeks of notice was given to Craig (the owner)
for the planning of our trip. He and his staff came through with flying colours for us. All our needs, expectations and more was met throughout our trip.
Derek is the most wonderful guide and person one can have on a tour like this. His knowledge of the country and all the sites we visited plus his enthusiasm about the flora and fauna made this the most rewarding visit any one can wish for. We also learned a lot about the history as well as current affairs of this fantastic country from Derek. I am at awe as to his knowledge about all the various subjects that came up during our time together.
This visit would not have been as rewarding as it was without Derek.
There are to many memories to mention here but these are our favorites. Wine tasting in Robertson valley, Canga caves, Whale watching in Knysna, Penguins in Bettys Bay and off course the game drive at the Garden Route Game Lodge.
Thank you Derek and Craig
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent, well researched, well supported, bespoke safari tour in Botswana
This was the first time that we had been on safari in Africa. Martin at Kingfisher Safaris offers bespoke tours and he has first hand knowledge of the area. He discussed various options in detail so we could easily select an itinerary that suited us. We chose to visit 3 camps in Botswana over a period of 12 days. Communications from Martin were timely and appropriate. Martin provided an excellent service and was always available to answer any questions, offering support as required. Both the safari tour and accommodation at the camps were way beyond our expectations. We would definitely use this company again.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience!
Me and my friend went on a 3 day safari with ACZ Safari, we had an amazing time!
Organization was clear and easy. We shared the van with other people, in total 7, everyone had enough space to be in the open roof, it was a fun group of young people and with our driver Martin we had a lot of fun!! we went really close to the animals and all over masaimara. Martin is an excelent driver!!!
The lodge was better than expected, i just didn't enjoy the food, but that's just me. It's a great place to stay keeping into consideration what you are paying. Every tent had a built-in bathroom with hot water, which was nice.
Overall it was an incredible trip, i would recommend this guys to anyone! It was just one of those experiences that you will remember forever.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Our trip was wonderful, our driver Leonardo was five stars, gave us the opportunity to visit a lake with hippos before we get to Nakuro lake. Throughout the safari was always attend to all animals, knows very well the park and he did all that we could see all the animals. He explained a lot about Maasai Mara customs and took us to a Masai village. We love, it was a fantastic experience. I will recommend to everybody this safari.
Thanks Peter and Leonard you are top!
Eunice e João from Portugal
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good safari Masai Mara
The safari to masia Mara was a wonderful experience, I had a great guide who show everything there is. The accommodation was perfect , what also count's for the food.
I hope to come back and I will go to them for another safari in Kenya
Best regards
Rex van der Munnik
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing time - amazing trip
We spent 6 days in Tansania after the exercise at Kilimanjaro. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guide Nanyaro knew every place at these huge national parks and we have seen incredible views from the nature, animals and sunsets. He did guide us to Lions, Cheetahs, Leopard, Elefants, Hyenas, Giraffs and tonns of Zebras, Wilebeesties, Antilopes and Hippos.
It was an incredible experience.
The food, which was cooked by Dula was so good, that it could have been cooked in a noble Restaurant. You cannot believe that it is made in the middle of nowhere. He asked us about our wishes and always pleased us with his meals.
To sum up: We would book this incredible trip every time with Easy Travel again. The guides, the chefs and as well the guys in the background and at the office were always helpful and had big knowledge about the country, government and surely about mother nature. They knew an answer to all our questions.
We are very satisfied and only can reccomend to everbody to book your trip to Tansania with Easy Travel!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Pilanesberg safari
We were picked up on time and our guide was very friendly and informative. When we arrived in Pilanesberg we were offered a game drive and we saw many different wild animals. The rooms at the lodge were very nice and we even met some other travelers as well. I would truley recommend Safari With Us to any traveler wanting to come to South Africa. They were very helpful from the start to the end of the trip.