Tailor made safari vacations
Tours & vacations in 2019 & 2020

Every day brought new experiences and new people to meet. Seeing animals in their natural environment was amazing. The passion and commitment of all the local people we met to protect their environment and the animal life was awe inspiring. Botswana is a country that will stay with you forever. (more)Ruth Anderson

It was just fantastic from start to finish. You don't often get the chance to sit at a water hole in the African bush watching elephants, zebra, giraffe and jackals having their daily drink whilst the sun goes down and enjoying a gin and tonic with plenty of ice and lemon! (more)Lynda Davey

The proximity and accessibility of the animals was memorable. The vacation was absolutely fantastic ! (more)Lucinda Reid

The most memorable was seeing a cheetah hunt and kill. (more)Olivia Maes

Seeing animals was the highlight. 9.5/10. (more)Chris Mortimer

We were of course expecting to enjoy seeing the wildlife, but our week's vacation provided much more than that. The Porini camps we stayed at were wonderful - eco-friendly, lovely setting on private conservancies, employing people from the local Massai communities. (more)Anna Economides

We had many wonderful moments on the safari but the most memorable part was watching a lioness with her three young cubs going on a hunt early in the morning. (more)Claire Braybrook

There were many highlights from seeing all the animals to meeting some really lovely people and making friends.... No hic-ups, it was so smooth and a real treat not have to worry about anything. (more)Shirley Newman

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

Memorable parts? Northern Serengeti Tips? Use Asilia. Follow the migration. Local benefits? To a degree Overall rating? Brilliant (more)Mark Hayden

Memorable parts? Safari in Tanzania and hot air balloon. Tips? Ensure lodges do and local partners do have sustainable practices in place before you go (employee wages, waste management, etc) Local benefits? Partially. Some lodges were more aware than others of use of plastic, water conservation, etc. Our Tanzania operator was much more sophisticated in its environmental practices than our Uganda experience, where it was close to null. In Uganda, neither the lodge nor the... (more)Camila Wills

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

Memorable parts? Mvuu camp and the night safaris Tips? Before leaving, i suggest to buy maps and guides because you will not find any tourist indication. They prefer to provide you a guide instead of selling maps and written indication. Local benefits? Yes, I think so for the majority of lodges in which we stayed. Overall rating? 10/10 (more)Giulia Rap

Memorable parts? Chobe national park upclose to all the animals. Tips? Make absolutely sure the travel company delivers what has been promised or advertised. Local benefits? Only for the last three, not so much for the local people only the larger companies benefitted. Overall rating? The camping at the Okavango Delta was really an experience so was the wine trail at Stellenbosch.The rest was a big rush on the safaris, not enough time at Victoria Falls. (more)Jerry Teh

Memorable parts? Spending time with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park. Truly a once in a lifetime experience being up close and personal with a remarkable primate. Tips? Bring fresh $50 bills for visas on demand. Uganda gave us a hard time about dollars older than 2013 Local benefits? All the staff at the lodges and all guides were locals supporting the local economy. Most of the staff was using the money to support their extended families. Lodges by and large... (more)Jeffrey Carlin

Memorable parts? Seeing the great migration, thousands of wildebeest crossing a river while making a "snoring" sound. We stayed their watching them for several hours. Wonderful. Tips? Think about the fact that you want to go camping or prefer staying in a lodge. The bathroom-facilities on the camping sites are basic. Local benefits? Our guide was really concerned with respecting the natural habits and behaviours of the animals and he always put this before trying to fulfil... (more)Suzy Mentens

It was great - we felt like we’d been away for ages and had so many adventures. (more)Joanna Chambers

The wildlife - both on safari and in the marine park was amazing. The animals are just going about their day and you're watching the whole show unfold in front of you. Every hour was an amazing adventure for the whole family. (more)Deirdre Kloski

Outstanding and exceeded all expectations (more)Nick Pugh

Memorable parts? A bit of background: we contacted the vacation provider about a Tanzania vacation and then, as we emailed back and forth, we came up with a cunning plan to go to Zambia (our daughter and son-in-law had recommended it as a less-touristy country in Africa), first to Nkwali in S Luangwa National Park, and then to Tongabezi near Livingstone. Memorable moments: The first was seeing leopards in S Luangwa National Park -- I'd seen one before, lolling in a tree. My OH had seen none.... (more)Louise Race

Memorable parts? Everything went perfectly well. My family and I will never forget this vacations ever. Encountering wild animals, sleeping in a tent or exploring Stonetown were experiences that will linger for ever. Tips? Get an agency that’s familiar with the place and hotels you are going to visit, like we did. Local benefits? Yes, we visited one Maasai village and contributed economically to them. Overall rating? Fabulous experience to travel with the children. (more)Luciano Casanova

Botswana was the best. We want to go back today!! One of the most memorable moments is arriving in our first camp, and barely two hours later, sitting on a Land Rover just meters from a male lion, and nothing between him and us! Just amazing! (more)Dirk Bettels

Do it! Money well spent... (more)Katrin Nyman Metcalf

(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

The most exciting part of the vacation was the safari. (more)Karin Hilton

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

The most exciting part of the vacation was coming face to face with rhino on foot! (more)Geraldine Schulz

The whole trip was incredible. The wonderful animals at Etosha national park, spectacular scenery and the amazing people were all great experiences. (more)Sharon Crossfield

The most memorable part of the trip was the magnificent scenery and emptiness of the south of Namibia and our desert trek with Tok Tokkie trails. (more)Sarah Quilliam

Memorable parts? Staying in Camp Hwange - incredible location, accommodation, food, wildlife and above all fantastic guides. Also white water rafting on the Zambezi - well worth it! Tips? Ensure you visit a few different national parks to maximise different wildlife sightings . Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Fantastic. (more)Victoria Kronsten

Memorable parts? Difficult to pick just one - the Elephant Express from Dete to Bomani was a fabulous experience and never to be forgotten. Spending an afternoon in a hide by a waterhole watching elephants drinking and splashing around was amazing, as was walking out to where a small pack of wild dog were resting - under the close supervision of an armed guide, of course! Sitting outside the tent in Mana Pools, gazing across the Zambezi and listening to the hippos! Tips? Don't... (more)Christine Waddington

Murchison Falls was wonderful but seeing the gorillas was something we had wanted to do for many years so was probably the highlight of the trip... The vacation was absolutely excellent. (more)Nigel Jennings

The joy of trekking to see mountain gorillas will stay for a lifetime. (more)Clare Wigston

Fantastic definitely - would recommend this operator, we met lots of other UK tourists whilst we were in Uganda and would say that our vacation organisation and information seemed better than the various other companies, the other tourist were traveling with. (more)Linda Walker

Memorable parts? Seeing all the wonderful wildlife. Meeting the Masai in their village. The Ngorogoro crater was spectacular. The Serengeti was just beautiful We fell in love with Pongwe beach hotel! Too many highlights to pick just one! Tips? Take a good camera with zoom lens, and good quality binoculars. Take Immodium tablets - you are bound to need them at some point! Develop a good relationship with your guide, they are invaluable at spotting wildlife and know where to look. We... (more)Penny Goff

Memorable parts? Definitely the walking safaris at Chikoko and Crocodile camps in the South Luangwa. Tips? The style of camps at Tafika, Chikoko and Crocodile looks very natural and simple, even basic - and you v=certainly feel really at one with the bush and animals - however they have thought of all your comforts - the food and dining is first class, the rooms have every comfort you need (ensuite showers, hot running water and flushing loos) Local benefits? Yes. Tourism... (more)Sarah Pajwani

That first glimpse of the gorillas and the time spent with them were the most exciting parts our vacation. (more)Anne Masino

The most memorable moment were the Gorilla visit and gold back monkeys. (more)Kokila Lakhoo

Seeing the mountain gorillas especially the silver backs was my memorable moment. (more)Jimmie Webb