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84 Safari vacations in South Africa found
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
From £3,720 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Garden Route vacation, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & sandy beaches, adventure and people
From £1,295 to £1,750 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary
South Africa vacation, Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls
Vibrant cities, wild game drives & thundering waterfalls
From £3,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Zululand safari vacation, South Africa
Experience wildlife reserves, beaches and Zulu culture
From £1,950 to £2,390 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your requirements
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Vic Falls to Johannesburg tour, Southern Africa
Soak up the sights and sounds on this African adventure
From US $1,895US $1,611 to US $2,230US $2,145 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan
Up to US $330 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
Best value, 10 days high quality stunning big game safari
From £2,250 to £2,350 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
South Africa cycling vacation, Drakensberg and Kruger
A breathtaking panoramic cycling route
From US $2,949 to US $3,279 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 25 Jul, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 25 Jul, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,195 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
Classic South Africa self drive vacation
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From US $4,347 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Our trips are tailor made and departures can be arranged all year round. This itinerary is simply a suggestion which can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination.
Kwazulu Natal safari and beach holiday, South Africa
South Africa's Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park & Elephant Coast
From £1,900 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa and Swaziland safari
Lodge safari all encompassing South Africa & Swaziland
From US $2,545 to US $2,660 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
"Overland" camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $3,080 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2020: 9 Jan
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From US $1,615US $1,373 to US $1,885US $1,830 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to US $280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Kwa Zulu Natal self drive South Africa vacation
South Africa's best kept secret, a must for second time visitors
From US $6,457 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Our trips are tailor made and departures can be arranged all year round. This itinerary is simply a suggestion which can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
South African safaris for families with teenagers
Visit the famous Kruger National Park and Zulu villages
From US $1,705US $1,449 to US $2,030US $1,935 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 20 Oct, 22 Dec
2020: 6 Apr, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 27 Dec
2020: 6 Apr, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 27 Dec
Up to US $300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 11 Aug, 20 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Aug, 11 Aug, 20 Oct
South Africa & Mauritius holiday
Africa and the Indian Ocean. Cape Town, Safari and Mauritius
From £3,795 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa Scenic Route small group camping safari
Camping safari through South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho
From US $2,245 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Aug, 21 Dec
South Africa walking vacation
Active walking holiday Kruger Swaziland Zululand Drakensberg
From US $2,215 to US $2,365 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 23 Nov
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 9 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 9 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
Walking safari in South Africa
Walking safaris and game drives in South Africa
From US $3,279 to US $3,499 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Aug, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug
South Africa safari and Mauritius beach vacation
This luxury itinerary combines a wildlife safari with relaxation time on the beach
From £3,340 to £5,100 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group lodge tour
Classic route lodge safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $4,195 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
Family horse riding vacation in South Africa
Family horse riding safari holiday in South Africa
From £1,525 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker accommodated safari
Adventure lodge safari through Kruger, Zimbabwe and Botswana
From US $2,960 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
7 day big five safari in South Africa
7 Day Safari with wildlife conservationists
From £1,850 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec
Travel Team
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South Africa family tour, 10 days
Cape, Winelands and malaria free Safari in South Africa
From R27,385 to R33,040 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Safari and Cape Town vacation in South Africa
Bucketlist Trip in South Africa
From R32,903 to R47,185 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Classic South Africa vacation, Garden Route to Kruger
Luxury group tour to the Garden Route - Cape Town - Kruger
From £3,750 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa luxury vacation
Combine the highlights of South Africa
From R49,355 to R68,675 11 days ex flights
Tailor made
Safari in Botswana and South Africa
See Southern Africa's most iconic wildlife locations
From R65,800 to R86,520 8 days ex flights
Tailor made
Kruger and Sabi Sands safari vacation, South Africa
Safari walking trail in Kruger combined with Sabi Sands
From R54,139 to R64,145 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£3,250
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I loved seeing the seal colony in Kleinsbaai and all of the Shamwari experience.
Tips?
If your safe is too small don’t leave valuables to chance in your room - use the reception safe at your hotel.
Local benefits?
I take great comfort in knowing that the places we stay at through Responsible Travel benefit local people more than other places. The marine tour and safari experience supported conservation, and we made extra donations wherever we went. I don’t... (more)Lucy Rodriguez
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Most memorable was being so close to wild animals on the game drives at Elephant Plains...Fantastic! (more)Yvonne Chapman
The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the vacation, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there. (more)Barbara Sykes
Some of the best highlights were - the penguins on Boulder Beach, Cape Point on a glorious day, staying with Hazel of Hazel's Homestays, the Real City tour in PE, Amakhala Lodge. (more)David Catherall
From
US $4,195
excluding flights
There were many memorable moments. Camping in the Okovango Delta was amazing, and the walks around the delta meant that we could get really close to some animals without disturbing them. The sunset cruise on the Chobe River enabled us to see loads of elephants taking baths and they weren't bothered at all by our presence. (more)Tim Gregory
The whole vacation was wonderful especially drive through Namibia with spectacular scenery and its breathtaking landscape. (more)Arvind Sharma
Remember that this is Africa and everything does not work all the time. Be patient and positive and make friends along the way. (more)Louis Carroll
From
£3,720
excluding flights
It was so wonderful. Everything was just as I wanted, that is to say being able to spend time observing the wildlife of South Africa in a variety of settings and staying in small lodges and camps. (more)Sue Spencer
Absolutely brilliant. (more)Lesley Tremlett
The most memorable part of the trip was spotting not only the big 5 but seeing rare animals such as white lions, wild dogs and the endangered ground hornbill. There was never one trip out the same and the excitement of seeing so many different animals was amazing.
(more)Dave Jackson
From
£1,950
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Close proximity to the wildlife in their natural habitat, amazing scenery and masses of things to do a great first visit to an amazing and diverse country
Tips?
The operator was fantastic !
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Super some wonderful memories for the whole family great experiences and great laughs (more)Anna Dugdale
From
£1,900
excluding flights
The locations were stunning, the lodges stylish yet comfortable, the safari activities exciting, the staff was enthusiastic and the food scrumptious. (more)Ginny Jackson
Beautifully organised. Each place we stayed had a different feel to it. (more)Rosemary Mynors
The most exciting part of the vacation was the day we spotted some African wild dogs trying to protect their kill from 2 hyena... It was amazing to see and hear the commotion and see the dogs defend their kill... We felt very privileged to witness this and will never forget the experience!
(more)Jackie James
From
£1,850
excluding flights
The night drives at Rukiya was memorable. It was the first time that we saw an Aardvark, Honey Badger, Bush Baby and Genet. (more)Jeff Seymour
I especially liked our base camp: rukiya safari camp. The people there are very, very friendly. I've felt welcomed immediately. The safaris are very peaceful and beautiful. I have learned a lot about animals and plants. (more)Debora Coico
Excellent - a truly amazing vacation for all the family! We met some wonderful, dedicated people, learnt an awful lot, saw some incredible wildlife- large and small - and have returned home with some amazing memories. (more)Rachel Gray
From
US $2,545
excluding flights
A totally amazing and uplifting experience. A lot of fun, a lot of new things learnt, a new appreciation of another country and it's culture, and new friends made. (more)Cathy McCall
We went to some utterly stunning places, purely magical.
The tour leaders couldn't have been better- humorous, brimming with knowledge and stories, fantastic chefs...I could go on (more)Christina Stephenson
Cape Town is truly a wonder of the world and the beaches on the Wild Coast were spectacular...This was one of the best trips I have ever been on. (more)Patricia Ruble
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US $2,960
excluding flights
From
US $1,373
excluding flights
From
US $3,080
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day was a different wonder but the two days wild camping at the Okavanga
Delta were really special.
Tips?
Be prepared for very early starts and not much relaxing times.
Local benefits?
Yes, local guides were used in a number of locations but obviously driving such
long distances is not exactly environmentally friendly.
Overall rating?
Excellent. (more)christina monson
From
US $1,611
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The elephant by the side of the road in the wildlife corridor when we stopped to use the 'bush toilet'. The driver had not noticed it behind the solitary tree
before we got out of the vehicle. I would also say the group of people I was with: the other tourists, and our driver and cook. Camping in the Khama Rhino
Sanctuary and the Okavango Delta were amazing because these were the only times we truly were around nature and wildlife when not on a scheduled tour.
Tips?
There... (more)Barbara Bilgre
From
£4,350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The game viewing at both safari lodges was excellent thanks to the high quality of the Rangers and Trackers. We have been on a number of safaris before but had not had more than fleeting views of leopards. On this trip we were lucky enough to see a large number of individual leopards at close quarters and for extended periods. We also saw packs of African Wild Dogs on 3 separate
occasions, which we had never been privileged to see before. This was all in addition to many... (more)Tony Bacon
From
£2,340
excluding flights
Seeing a mother leopard and her cub playing and grooming until walking off into the sunset was amazing to witness. (more)Carol Koehli
This was an excellent and exciting vacation where the staff went the extra mile. They were patient and took time to explain detail. Accommodation and food were of a high standard and every stop different. (more)Denise Brooks
Coming up close and personal to a pride of 12 lions, seeing 3 different packs of wild dogs, one twice and seeing a breeding herd of elephants from our deck at
Ivory Wilderness Lodge walking along the Klaserie River. (more)Sandra Marshall
From
US $1,410
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Everyday brought new adventures and experiences - Very early morning starts meant we got to see lots of both sunrises and sunsets, sunset cruise in
Zimbabwe brought us up close to wallowing Hippo's and a walking safari got as close to a crash of 7-8 Rhino and then walking in the vicinity of these
beautiful animals. In Kruger a pack of very young Hyena were out of the den playing in daylight close to the road. Spray off Victoria Falls from both
Zimbabwe and Zambia side... (more)Vince Williams
From
£2,250
excluding flights
We managed to see every animal we wanted!
(more)Giuliano D Vigano
I can't pin down one thing as we thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. I guess seeing such fabulous animals in their wild environment was what we went for and we were not disappointed. We saw lion, leopard, white rhino, black rhino, wild dogs; all the more common animals such as giraffe, elephant, zebra, various antelope species and over 100 species of birds. (more)Martin Blow
It was amazing to be so close to animals like elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, cheetah ... (more)Irene Hanson
From
£2,300
including UK flights
The hotels and guest houses were great and our itinerary was just what we wanted. The country was so different but interesting... Brilliant. (more)Roger Pritchard
The game drives in Pumba Game reserve was the bit that exceeded our expectations the most. But it was all fabulous. (more)Isabel Baker
Garonga Safari Park. Amazing experience. Beautiful accommodation with fantastic safari drives. (more)Gavin Beattie
From
£3,880
excluding flights
(The vacation) certainly exceeded my expectations, but the fact that my wife and children all cried when we finally had to go home demonstrates that everyone thoroughly enjoyed it (more)Neil Morris
The safari was amazing. We had some fantastic game sightings, seeing 4 of the big 5 but lots more besides. (more)Louise Walsh
We had a great combination of time in Capetown, days at the safari game reserve in Kwazulu Natal, time at the Indian Ocean, and then relaxation in Durban before heading home. The whole experience was truly a memorable one. (more)Monica Belan
From
US $4,347
including domestic flights only
So many memories as it was so varied - the safari experience, the wildlife and the birdlife, dramatic coastlines and mountain passes. Excellent for a first time visit to South Africa. (more)Jill Roberts
Our trip took in 5 different areas of South Africa and every single part of it was unforgettable (more)Philippa Roll
From
US $2,886
excluding flights
I can't wait to return to Africa with these operators. It is a unique and special way to see a country and feel the local vibe. Extensive overland travel gives more than a taste of the local culture and enables one to experience a very different way of life than we are used to in the western world. (more)Honey Bernstein
It was all pretty memorable - for positive reasons! Well organised, excellent guide - and the group of us gelled well. (more)Rachel Balen
Botswana is a fantastic country and we had a brilliant guide who was happy to share his knowledge about the different countries, animals and places we travelled through. (more)Anna Downie
From
US $2,231
excluding flights
Everything! It was an amazing trip with a wonderful creation. We were well taken care of, spoiled in fact. An amazing journey to be able to discover a little bit of these four countries. (more)Mylene Henrie
There are very many wonderful bits to the vacation. I particularly enjoyed my time in Lesotho and the town tour there and the township tour in Oudtshoorn. I was very thrilled by the countryside. (more)Christine Ketchen
Excellent... Kruger was the most memorable part. (more)Helen Wightman
From
£2,295
excluding flights
Twanda and Mark as our leaders made this trip fantastic. (more)Angeline C Rubin
Flying over the Okavango Delta and fishing for Tigerfish on the Zambezi River were the most memorable... The one scheduled excursion that stands out to me was visiting the Namibian ranch of Mr. Bushman. He was so knowledgeable about science and natural history. (more)Craig Shafer
It was an excellent travel that I will remember for life, with great value. (more)Jeffrey Lee
From
US $1,207
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was...The group on the tour, the guide and driver and the numerous elephants we encountered. Okavango delta experience was awesome.
(more)Orna Flannery
It was all truly wonderful. I was most worried about creature comforts during the primitive stay in the Delta but it was great - no hardship whatsoever. I could never begin to capture how incredible the wildlife viewing is - and it just keeps coming! (more)Janet Stewart
So many fantastic memories. One of the best we have ever been on. (more)John Munroe
From
£940
including domestic flights only
Excellent. Utterly brilliant. If you want QUALITY of experience of game viewing, avoiding the scrum and scramble that happens in some more traditional safaris, then this is definitely for you. (more)Nigel Jordan
We enjoyed our trip and would go on another safari with this company. Attention to detail was superb and made you feel more like family than a customer; the whole experience will last in the memory for a long time.
(more)steve Harris
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