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1-Day Cape Town Big 5 Daytrip Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
5.0/5 – 138 Reviews
$129 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Aquila is a 4 -star malaria free lodge in the Karoo, a comfortable drive from Cape Town. Situated a 2-hour drive from the city, it is a great African safari getaway. The reserve is a 10 000 hectare conservancy and home to the Big Five—elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino. There is a pool bar and lounge available for drinks and snacks. Aquila offers something for everyone including day trips or overnight safaris, horseback or quad bike safaris with a spa and children’s entertainment area.
Route
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| Start | Cape Town (Day 1) |
| End | Cape Town (Day 1) |
Tour Features
Day tour
This does not include accommodation.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 16 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
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Activities: game drives
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Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
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$129 pp (USD)
- This tour is offered in ZAR. Show rate in ZAR
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Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
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5.0/5
138 Reviews - Offices:
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South Africa
- Founded In:
- 2017
- Employees:
- 10-20
Customer Reviews
PY
grab ride
I liked the organization; very well programmed and one is adequately informed The car ride through nature was very nice, we saw elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, monkeys, zebras, antelopes, hippos and giraffes The cost/benefit ratio is...
PY
grab ride
I liked the organization; very well programmed and one is adequately informed The car ride through nature was very nice, we saw elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, monkeys, zebras, antelopes, hippos and giraffes The cost/benefit ratio is...
Absolutely awesome with memories to last a lifetime !!
Having enjoyed the safari experience previously in other African and Indian reserves, this was very much a "must do" experience for my better half and I when visiting Cape Town (and South Africa) for the 1st time. After some careful...
US
Great company
Great experience. Easy booking and payment.
Frequent contacts and updates via what's app.
Safari was great saw the big 5 .
We had a private 4x4 safari drive,well woth the extra cost
DE
Excellent communication and service.
We booked a safari with Gems of Africa. The team's communication was excellent (all via email), we received quotes for several options, all very detailed, and we got all our questions answered. Everything we planned through them was well...
A tour perfect from start to finish!
Arrangements for our game reserve stay were exemplary. Communication was always swift and helpful. We stayed at the Mont Eco game reserve and this is definitely a luxury experience. The driver collected us from our hotel on time and once...
NL
Super organized Safari trip ! It was great !
We traveled with 3 adults and 2 children (6 and 10 years). We planned the safari at home which was very easy. Gems of Africa planned the hole 3 day trip for us from Cape Town to Bakubung Bush Lodge. That was including the flight to...
CL
Everything was great!
We were a group of 18 family members and we loved it.
The hotel was fantastic, the family room at Ivory tree game lodge is incredible, with family room, private pool, etc. And the food at the hotel was amazing.
I totally recomend it
NZ
Well organised and efficient, great to deal with
Janien was very helpful and made sure our trip was well planned.
We had a great time, thanks to the entire team at Inverdoorn and of course Gems.
FR
Excellent organisation and pleasant staff
This tour organisation is very reliable, with excellent service, and good value for money, our stay at Inverdoorn was perfect, such friendly staff, excellent guides, comfortable lodges and delicious food. I highly recommend this tour.
ES
Very trusting and easy, great trip!
We booked a safari tour in Kruger National Park with Gems of Africa. The whole service from the begging was great. We expressed our ideas and were given many options and had several calls and e-mails back and forth to adjust the best option...
Gems of Africa made our holiday extra special. Amazing experience end to end!
We used Gems of Africa to organise a tour to the Kruger National Park. The experience was first class! The pick ups from the airport were punctual and a massive thanks to Victor for safely getting us to our destination ahead of schedule....
Great Experience - Highly Recomend
I had an incredible safari experience at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, all thanks to Gems of Africa Safari and Tours! Despite contacting them just a few days before, their team worked tirelessly to organize everything seamlessly and...
US
3-Day Safari
We booked a 3-day Safari with Gems of Africa. It was our first Safari and we are now determined to go back. The communication was easy and very accurate. They always responded within a few hours, all their answers were detailed, accurate...
Professional
We used this company to book a small safari tour from Capetown to Aquila Safari park we stayed 2 nights it was a very good way to get a taste of a safari and Gems of Africa looked after extremely well Everything was seamless and well...
Chris is a friendly attentive and knowledgeable driver
Having biked the tour in the uk we were extremely pleased with overall experience. Our driver (Chris) was reliable, attentive and very knowledgeable. The route was long but we had plenty of stops and information regularly shared by Chris...
IE
Five Stars
I had very high expectations of this trip and these were exceeded. From the time of our pick up from our hotel in Cape Town to being dropped back the next day, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. The accommodation was magnificent, the...
CZ
US
Bayette Lodge Shamwari
Janine Olivier arranged a fabulous Safari including flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and transportation to Shamwari Bayette Lodge. The lodge and the game drives were first class. This was a trip of a lifetime that I was able to...
CA
Experience of a Lifetime
From start to finish, our experience with booking through Gems of Africa was easy and pleasant, and the safari itself at Mount Eco was breathtaking. First, booking was made easy by the quick communication and ready responses to all our...
A good safari agency
My wife and I were booked into the Kapama River Lodge by Gems of Africa. The lodge, its facilities and safaris were excellent. As an agency, we had a problem with a flight that needed to be changed. After a few tos and fros, Gems solved...
CO
AMAZING
The trip was great, the transportation was punctual and wonderful, the hotel and the experience were wonderful.
NZ
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. No complaints at all.
Can recommend without hesitation
DE
Perfect Organization !
Everything was great! Both the booking process itself and the experience itself was amazing. Very responsive, great value for money, the accommodation was cozy, clean, the food was amazing, the people were friendly and the game drives...
US
A remarkable first rate experience that I will treasure always
The inverdoorn game reserve safari was exquisite. My ambassador bungalow was excellent. I really felt pampered and was able to unwind and take in all the glory of the safari and surroundings.
SE
Accomodating
Kind and easy to get in contact with. Informative description of the entire experience.
We all loved the safari at Aquila.
An amazing experience
From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The team accommodated an error on my part, going above and beyond. The guides and experience leads were amazing. We did the E-Bike, Cheetah experience and the Horse riding, as well as...
Reliable
I want to personally thank Janien for organizing a very last-minute (one day prior the trip) 3-days safari. The communication was great and she has been very cooperative when the payment link wasn't working, so we could pay in person on...
Very Realiable.
My trip to South Africa was really amazing and interesting at the same time. Alot really happened but all in all i really enjoyed myself. Many thanks to Gems of Africa Tours. You guys are just the best. My next safari to South Africa I will...
LU
Me and my mom were the luckiest to have Vaughan as our guide. Everything about the tour was perfect!
Perfect organisation, Customer Service provided me with very useful info, booked a taxi to pick us up from the airport and a night at the hotel the day before the tour.
FANTASTIC!!!
Had the most amazing time at the Garden Route Game Lodge. The entire trip was superb, the Gems Of Africa guide was superb & incredibly knowledgable. The game lodge was amazing - I would highly recommend the Luxury Suites - they were out...
CO
Good attetion and solution to all detalis, we required.
I felt very comfortable with this operator. They answer very soon , all our requires. I recommed them absolutately.
JP
US
Lindo was very responsive and was able to tailor the trip to my needs.
I had a wonderful trip. My time and budget were limited, but Lindo was able to find a package for me and I had a great experience.
CI
the team was very efficient, helpful and friendly
Gems of Africa was fantastic! Their friendly and efficient team helped us plan an unforgettable safari in Pilanesberg and two-day trips in the Cape area, for our family with young children. They made the planning process enjoyable and...
Very helpful especially with the changes I made
their service was great and everything was in plac
ID
the level of customer satisfaction and communication is superb and next level
Gem of Africa offers lots of options and variety of tour and you can easily chat with them through whatsapp or phone call. that is super helpful! Gem of Africa offers a superb communication especially Janine Bouwer. She replied to my chat...
US
Wonderful Safari experience!
They made it very easy to book our Safari to Aquila Game Reserve! It was great value for our money! We got notified about everything & even got a call the day before confirming our transfer time! Our transfer driver was wonderful &...
AE
Excellent confirmation of booking and transparency of inclusion's.
Gems Of Africa responded with the information required with full clarity. Janine was assigned to us to get the information and booking was confirmed without much delay. As promised our transfer to Gondwana was arranged and available. Tom...
GR
Great guys
There suggested very nice to do and activities in South Africa and they arranged everything, we didn’t have to worry about anything!
NZ
Reliable and communicative
We have just finished a two night stay on the Garden Route. I can only speak in superlatives about our experience. From the reservations consultant to the driver to the accommodation to the food to the staff, everything was wonderful and...
CH
Smooth!
Our group of friends embarked on an unforgettable Safari experience thanks to the exceptional service provided by Gems of Africa Safari & Tours. From the initial booking to accommodating our last-minute changes, they went above and beyond...
Helpful, beuatiful lodgings and incredible safari experience!
Mdluli lodge were so helpful. The emails were prompt and let us know the details of the different options to help us decide. They even accomodated a last minute request to change departure time on the final day when we realised we needed to...
US
Great experience
We had a wonderful experience on our 3 day safari! The lodge was beautiful with amazing views and the staff was very friendly. The food was great. We had 4 rides (2 mornings and 2 Afternoons) that were 3 hours long! We saw so many...
Fantastic customer service!
Andre, Janine and Lindo ensured that we had a great safari and really went the extra mile. I strongly recommend booking through Gems of Africa when booking your safari!
ES
Recent Visit
The lodge facilities were excellent as was the area surrounding the compex. Fabulous views from the hotel room and an excellent staff who were very helpfull with any requests. The safari was a big disappointment as there is no such thing as...
Gems of Africa was extremely thorough
We found all Gems of Africa very prompt with communication and was able to address all concerns. They were value for money and meticulous in their information. A great provider.
Perfect experience, start to finish!
So glad we chose Gems of Africa to plan our first ever Safari experience. It went so smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing and just enjoy our holidays. The team even gave us a little welcome treats and made us feel truly...
CA
Amazing and timely
I want to thank the whole team at Gems of Africa for so much help planning a bucket list trip that met and exceeded all expectations. From start to finish we had plenty of questions and requests and they were always handled promptly with...
GI
Great experience for our first safari in Inverdoorn
We had a great time on the Safari. Saw loads of animals up close and enjoyed the whole experience. It is relatively close to Cape Town - around 2.5 - 3 hours drive, but feels like another planet. The Inverdoorn resort was lovely, great...
Brilliant
From the moment we contacted gem they were excellent kept you informed the whole time everything was on time Tom our driver was brilliant also thanks for the gin
Kelly your travel advisor made the whole booking process very easy and was a delightful person to wo
We were treated like privileged guest the only negative was a lunch and dinner there was no tea facility unless you paid for it
Attentive, responsive and helpful!
I first reached out to Gems of Africa when looking at booking a 2 night safari for our January trip. Within 24 hours, Kelly got back to me saying that the option I had enquired about was not available. Attached to the email was then a...
BR
Exceptional Support from Gems of Africa!
Gems of Africa provided flawless support, exceeding expectations in planning my South Africa trip. Every service was executed with excellence. Delighted with the experience, I would unquestionably choose them again.
NO
Very helpful and professional.
Very professional and great help. They gave good tips for what was worth doing. Will use Gems of Africa again!!
SG
Responsive
Mpho Thulo was responsive via email (within same day or within 3 working days) and answered all my queries well. I was presented with good options that catered to a wide range of budgets and needs. We really enjoyed the service and the...
A true bucket list experience!
Our safari trip to Mont Eco Game Reserve was the highlight of our trip to Cape Town. The accommodation was spectacular, the service was fantastic and on the game drives we saw everything there was to see. I would highly recommend this trip...
US
amazing
wonderful trip team. they are incredibly responsive and the experience was as promised. exceptionally great trip. the luxury tents at Mdluli Safari Lodge are quite a unique experience
IT
Very Good
Very Good staff and organization.
Safari was exciting. We saw many Animals.
Pick-up was very kind.
A very Good experience.
FR
Incredibe 4 days
The 4-day Garden Route Tour was amazing and this was largerly due to Benjamin. He was incredibly professional, knowledgable and so passionate about his job. Nothing was too hard. The tour was so much fun and I would recommend it highly. The...
US
Dependable, Responsive and pleasure to work with
After obtaining several quotes and inputs from SafariBookings, I decided to pick up Gems of Africa based on their prompt and detailed response. Mpho was my point of contact and he did an amazing job coordinating and customizing the trip...
US
Bongo was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! And driver Azee perfect in spite of 45 mph cross winds on the Hwy.
This tour is the BEST! So good, it’s our second time to do it in a year. All wineries superb, Fairview over the top, La Brie - spectacular boutique winery run by a talented woman and her team, with amazing wines and equally amazing...
IT
Extremely kind and carefull
Excellent experience, i reccomend them. Magic place in which You can find yourself in a relaxing lodge under the stars and in front of the savana.
Lovable... A+
CZ
perfect organized Safari Tour
we enjoyed a fantastic safari tour at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The trip was perfect organized by Gems of Africa. We had nice discussions during our transfer to the Reserve and back to the hotel. The Sanbona Reserve exceeded our...
Very helpful and easy to communicate with
We had a great experience with Gems of Africa. I didn't know anything about Kruger or booking a safari but they helped with accommodation and transfers which made it very easy. The lodges where we stayed were lovely. Thank you for a...
AE
Everything was fine
Everything was fine - the lounge, safari, food, drinks... and the private transfer from/to Airport which was a concern for us (>2hrs), but it worked fine either. Nothing negative at all...
BE
A safe experience with lots of fun
We went with four friends and we booked everything online. Customer service is great and responds quickly. Our day was great and we came back with a head full of memories.
FI
Nice and easy small safari experience
Everything worked well for us and was worth the experience. Transportation worked as promised, room was nice and clean, service and staff helpful, food nice etc. And the most importantly the safari-rides provided everything that was...
IT
high professional organization - unforgettable holidays
The team organized for our family a full holidays package in South Africa: Safari tour, wine experience, sailing day. The overall experience was excellent. Starting from the different options proposed for the Safari, the precise and timely...
BR
Everything was perfect. Thank you
It is a perfect option of safari if you have only one day to spend there.
SG
Attentive
We love the experience beginning with the bookings with Mpho who really was so helpful and reassuring. We were whizzed off by an excellent driver to the lodge in just 5 hours with a pit stop in between. Very comfortable car! The lodge is so...
SE
Good organized and very welcoming
I did a 2 nigit safari and went on an atv tour ond of the afternoons it was a fantastic experience.
Food was good and they also had a good selection of wines
Professional, efficient and friendly
I booked a weekend away through Gems of Africa and it was an effortless and smooth process. The different options available were sent to me outlining everything I needed to know (price, inclusions, exclusions etc.) and the consultant was...
Gems Tours were highly efficient, with excellent communication every step of the booking process.
We spent 1 night at Aquila Game Reserve and I was totally blown away by the excellent service from Gems Tours from the initial booking procedure to quick Whatsapp replies to queries the morning before we left. We were very pleasantly...
would book again!
very easy to communicate via email, fast and helpful information, nice options to chose from for your trip
FR
A fantastic tour operator that you can trust to find you an amazing experience
We are from France and went to South Africa for10 days. We were looking for a 3 day safari tour not too far from Stellenbosch. I found Gems of Africa through internet. We exchanged à few mails until they found the perfect proposition....
FR
Alright. Serious and great guide
Very responsive, they organized a garden route circuit for us in a very short time with a top guide.
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IE
Outstanding
Gems of Africa are an outstanding company and I will certainly book more tours with them in the future. Mpho handled everything perfectly from start to finish and Janine got back to me while their main offices were closed for Easter...
Professional and super efficient
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Gems of Africa and Tours. Janine was incredibly friendly, helpful and efficient. My friends and I stayed at Bakubung for a few days to celebrate my birthday and Janine very kindly arranged a gift...
Fantastic experience!
Incredible experience and organization of the trip. We really enjoyed travelling with Gems of Africa and found the service outstanding. Mdluli Safari Lodge: The staff was extremely helpful and professional Room was very clean and the...
US
Wonderful experience!
My husband and I used Gems of Africa Safari & Tours to book 2 luxury safari experiences while vacationing in South Africa for 2 weeks. We started planning 6 months in advance. They made the process easy by providing us with various options...
DE
Agency that brokers stays at Game lodges in South Africa
I was a little late looking for a Game Lodge close to Cape Town and somehow ended up with Gems of Africa. They were not able to get me a stay at one lodge, but the stay had to be split on two lodges. Due to a storm one of those than had...
CA
Professional and extremely helpful
My husband and I were clueless about how/what to book for our Safari honeymoon. I found Gems of Africa online and Janine was so incredibly helpful and patient with us. She provided us with endless options for everything we wanted to do and...
DK
Amazing
We had the best advice and help we could ask for by booking with Gems of Africa Safari & Tours. I had a million questions since this was our first (but not last) time to South Africa - always mails answering my questions. We can only...
DE
"Wilderness light" almost close enough to touch
Round trip was in comfortable minibuses for 10 people. Aquila is a wonderful place if you want to experience the Big 5 in the wild for the first time. Of course it’s not the real wilderness, but it gives you a taste of real safaris. I...
CH
great help, very clear and very quickly responding, service received exceeded request & expectations
All the provided service was really of high quality, very helpful, service that we received exceeded request and expectations. For example, car transfer from airport was private instead of group transfer. We were positively surprised, very...
US
Gems was communicative, flexible, and helpful.
Visiting Kruger National Park was a must for our South Africa vacation. The logistics, however, were not easy. After significant research, we contacted Gems and within hours had secured ground transportation from Jo'burg, a stay at the...
US
Gems of Africa is helpful, prompt in their response, and a group I would use again.
We submitted a request to Safari Bookings a little over a month in advance of our trip to South Africa. Within a day of submitting the request, Janine from Gems of Africa responded to our inquiry with multiple options available that met our...
Knowledgeable
The safari was great, the animals were beautiful and I loved the opportunity of being as near as possible from them. Thank you Gems of Africa!
US
Amazing
The entire trip to South Africa was a blast with the Safari being the memorable highlight.
Amazing experience, very helpful
Great trip with Gems of Africa. Solo traveller in SA for business and had a weekend in Pilanesberg. Special mention to Janine for her help, I was extremely well looked after before, during and after the trip! Black rhino lodge great, saw...
Full of Breathtaking and Memorable Moments
I organised a party of 5 from London to go on a 4 day Garden Tour of the Western Cape area. The itinerary was negotiated so that it was bespoke. Gems of Africa was chosen from a short-list of 2 based on value for money. I would not be...
Helpful and friendly.
They were very helpful and assisted with a broad range of options when we made our decision.
NL
Great!
What a great experience! Very nice resort, great game drives and beautiful spa !
US
Incredible!
Gems of Africa safari and tours were incredibly attentive and accommodating. When we experienced flight complications on the way to South Africa, delaying our trip multiple times, they were extremely responsive and worked with us to find...
SG
Personable and swift service
Excellent, personable and professional service. Travelled with my wife and 3yo son. We had queried about various lodges and the prices and had to make changes along the way. All these numerous requests were met swiftly by the service...
Organised and helpful.
Had the most amazing experience at Mabula Game Lodge through Gems of Africa Safari and Tours! We got an amazing deal for Mabula that was incredibly good value for money as the package included accommodation, all meals and 2 game drives per...
Amazingly helpful and went the extra mile to give us the perfect safari trip.
Janine and Gem were amazing and went above and beyond assisting me with planning the most wonderful luxury safari.
NL
Great tour and perfect service!
We went to Pilanesberg for a 3-day safari perfectly organized by Gems of Africa Safari and Tours. Thanks to the very good planning and support, everything went really smoothly and we had a great time. The value for money is really...
Above and beyond!!
Janine was so helping in getting us a booking into the beautiful Clifftop Lodge. We were welcomed so beautifully there and the staff were so helpful. They went the extra mile and organized a birthday cake as we we celebrating my husbands...
The staff is very helpful and professional.
The safari was ok not much animals to see a little bit boring but the hotel and service was excellent. The staffs was great.
Very professional
They were very helpful when it came to closing our destination and made the process effortless
The best service
Wow - we had the best time at Mabula Lodge. Our family had a great time and from start to finish felt welcomed by friendly staff Thank you Janine at Gems of Africa for all your help booking our trip! Organising a special birthday cake for...
The service we received was friendly and efficient with regular updates and clear communication
Listening to what our needs were, giving us various options to consider that was within our budget. Regular updates with the information I needed to make smooth transitions in our travels. Even when our plans changed, adjustments were made...
Efficient and helpful. Will get you what you looking for.
They are quick to respond to an enquiry and work tirelessly to get you what you want.
They provide excellent holiday suggestions!
We explored various safari options and it was Gems of Africa Safari and Tours that provided the best suggestions in terms accommodation and holiday experience. Very impressed with their service.
Jeanine was very helpful and arranged our trip to perfection. Highly recommend them
Good Morning Jeanine hope you are well:) Thank you for arranging the most magnificent bush trip for our 39th wedding anniversary. We really enjoyed our trip to Mdluli Lodge. Everything was perfect from the luxury tented lodge to the...
Efficient and Super Proactive
Janine has been so professional and accommodating. She ensured she responded to all my requests and questions. I also wanted to change my dates and she did so without concerns. I felt very important as Janine checked up on us before and...
Excellent 5* service
It is very difficult to travel during lockdown but Gems crew were able to postpone my trip due to travel restrictions across South Africa without an extra charge. Also I was kept informed at all times.
Excellent service!!
Would like send my special gratitude for the cake u organized for my husband birthday. This really made his day very special. And wow!! Our stay at the Mabula Lodge was
Great, very helpful
Great deals and Janine is very helpful. I loved the fact that they also included a list of what to pack to make sure you are ready for anything and have a great experience too. The lodge was amazing, good welcome by the staff. Overall I had...
I had the best experience ever! Will definitely be using them again soon!!
I had the best experience,
From the first phone call!! Everyone that we dealt with was very friendly and went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations.
Awesome service and quick response and more affordable than other operators.
I was very happy from start to finish with all the arrangements. a few days before we went to Mabula we were contacted again and reminded. They also hoped that we would have a good break. That we did indeed! Was a much needed very...
Great Service!!
Great, quick and friendly service was delivered. I would really recommend Gems of Africa Safari and Tours!
Excellent service from the first encounter
My experience with Janine Bouwer from Gems of Africa was just amazing!! We only had fast, friendly and super efficient service from her. She was on top of the booking and all our requests. Janine went out of her way to ensure that we got a...
Value for money
Was excellent. Just reception at Mabula did not provide info and no info packs
BR
It was amazing, since the driver reception, during the trip and Safari.
Trip was done in a comfortable car. The driver is amazing, talking and South Africa and give use a lot of tips.
Amazing experience!!
The Resort was amazing and great food! Our guide was really knowledgable and a really funny guy as well!! We got to see the big 5 as the half-day trip description said. However, some of the animals (giraffe and zebra) were a bit too far to...
Excellent experience.
Had a great time at the park! Took my girlfriend from America and she had never seen anything like it. Very informative safari tour guides and got to see plenty of animals
Trouble free experience
We booked a trip through Janine for clients from Turkey that visited SA in February at Bakubung Bush Lodge and the service we got was outstanding. Emails are responded to promptly and changes were done without any hesitation. Janine is very...
Excellent communication and easy to deal with!
Janine responded to all queries and emails promptly. She was very understanding of internet issues we encountered on our cruise ship that made accepting quotes and payment slow. She was particularly helpful regarding one of our group who...
IT
One day Safari + quad bike ride in Aquila Private Reserve
I experienced the full day activity in the Aquila Private Reserve. The Resort was fantastic, with great food and a nice spa. The safari, though, was not as exciting as I expected, but it's a matter of external conditions. I had the...
From start to finish: luxury and attention to detail
The two lodges that Gems of Africa Safari and Tours arranged for us were fantastic. The staff were wonderful and attentive. We had the same game driver each time - who was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. Everyone we met went the...
SI
We spent great time in South Africa and really have excelent experience with our tour organizer!
We booked our safari tour in Pillanesberg national park with Gems of Africa Safari & Tours. We worked with Janine. Janine organise our tailored three days package. Package includes lodging, safaries, lion park and trasfer from airport and...
A trip of a life time, we were looked after like gods !
A trip of a life time, saw so many amazing things and were looked after like gods !
US
10/10, Amazing Experience I will never forget!
The driver who picked us up was incredibly knowledgable and gave an amazing start even prior to entering the park. I was given vast knowledge about the area, the animals, and the experience that fueled my imagination. Entering the lodge,...
US
Responsive and Easy to Coordinate
Gems of Africa was quick to respond to a request for a quote for my trip to Pilanesberg for a 2 day safari. They gave me a couple of options at different lounges and the booking process was smooth. My only critique was that I would have...
BE
it was an amazing experience, everything was well handled and the safari was super
this was our first multiple day safari. the booking was really easy, there was good communication and enough information for our trip. the lodge was beautiful and the game drives were amazing.
Shawn was great and so knowledgeable
Communications with gem was great and the booking was made so easy.
The Safari was one of the best experiences I have had. A whole day in the south African Bush with animals in their natural environment
Great company
We booked our safari tour with Gems of Africa Safari & Tours. We worked with Janine. From the first communication to the final result the experience was superb. Janine was able to find us a great price for the lodge in the Pilanesberg...
US
Fantastic safari experience for family with young children!
We are a big family traveling with 6 young children. We were concerned about finding a good fit for our safari. With Janine’s help, we were able to find the perfect safari for our family! The children had a wonderful time, as did we...
Fantastic service prior, and an amazing Safari during - would highly recommend
The service was brilliant and the lodge had thought of every little detail to make the stay perfect. All emails were answered quickly, professionally and helpfully. We had plenty of questions about options and they tailored the package...
IT
Great service!
Excellent service and really smart and fast communication during the booking and before departure: we had a great time in Pilanesberg with our 2 kids! Totally recommended
CH
Very professional service and keen to cater to our needs.
Very quick to reply to emails and very helpful with choice of accommodation. Best price too. Great safari..exceeded our expectations.Would definately use them again. Thanks.
ES
Fantastic customer service.
All was great. Customer service was professional and caring. Highly recommended.
A trip which exceeded our expectations!
From the very early stages of our communication, Janine from Gems was a professional travel agent which understood what I wanted and designed a few packages for us to chose from. Frequent contact and continuous feedback in order to deliver...
Aquila is not a safari. It is a game park. As long as you understand that...
I am in South Africa for just a short time. I didn't want to schlep up to the Kruger for a safari. This seemed ideal. 2 hours from cape town and reasonably priced. The pluses - food was good and plentiful. The staff were nice. John the ...
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Couldn't be better!
Great customer service! It couldn't have been easier to plan and book-Andre was very, very helpful. We also SAVED money by booking through Gems of Africa vs. directly through the game reserve. We enjoyed the safari tour greatly and my...
