Safari Consultants Traveller Reviews

We spent an amazing two weeks on safari in Kenya, staying at four different conservancies. The accommodation was outstanding, as was the food, the service and, most importantly, the guides, who ensured we saw as many animals and sights as we could have hoped for; their enthusiasm and willingness to share their knowledge greatly enhanced our experience.

From our initial contact with Safari Consultants right through to after we arrived home, Mary's care and attention to detail was outstanding. Mary took care fully to understand our wishes and expectations for the trip, and expertly tailored an itinerary to meet our needs. Nothing was too much trouble and Mary was always on hand to answer our questions and gently guide us through the process of preparing for our adventure. Her itinerary for us left nothing to chance. We had total confidence that all our transfers, drop-offs and pick-ups would go smoothly and they did. Mary's welcome home message and her genuine interest in hearing about our experiences further demonstrated her commitment to us as clients. It is true to say that our wonderful safari exceeded all our wildest dreams, thanks in no small way to her care and expertise.

We had our first holiday to South Africa, starting in Cape Town and heading east visiting some fabulous locations, taking in Hermanus, Knysna, Plettenberg, Oudtshoorn, Franschhoek plus the Pumba Game Reserve. Really enjoyed South Africa and our first safari, would definitely recommend.

Safari Consultants did a great job in helping to put the itinerary together, the accommodation was excellent and in great locations.

2werk safari in Zimbabwe - Hwange, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools - offered a very varied experience with walking, boating and jeep safari. 3 great camps, very, very hot temperatures, great hospitality. We were also lucky to have exceptional, well known and respected guides in all 3 camps and even got involved with the anti poaching organisation at Lake Kariba which was very interesting.

Mary Grimwood had been arranging safaris for us for the past18 years and has never failed to give us a great experience. Mary knows what we like, what we have experienced in the past and then tailor makes a safari to our wishes. Nothing is too much trouble, the holiday information is very comprehensive and we feel in very safe hands when booking a holiday with them. I would highly recommend them.

Fully organised from start to finish by experienced and skilled people and delivered on the ground by knowledgeable and caring operators Safari Consultants have delivered an outstanding safari experience - for us the second time with them. We were fully briefed, supported throughout our stay and saw so much wildlife in its natural habitat. Just excellent.

Safari Consultants do exactly what their name suggests. They are the go to people for tailoring a safari to one’s needs fully supporting and delivering the trip that was planned - faultless.

It was a spectacular self drive trip for two of us. We drove clockwise from Windhoek to the main areas of interest in Namibia excluding the deep south. Everyday was different. The landscapes were overwhelming magnificent, beautiful, stark, harsh and unforgiving and gorgeous… the country itself felt as old as the planet. The lodges and guest houses were all of the highest standard. Guides were without exception knowledgeable, personable and professional. Wildlife viewings very special - especially desert elephants, rhino and leopard. Service levels were uniformly high throughout.

Brilliant specialists. They really know Namibia….in detail. They were very personal in their approach, I really felt like they knew me and they ensured we got the trip we wanted and at a price point we were happy with. Communication was excellent throughout. They listened, then suggested and then put together a really perfectly structured trip for us. Great variety, brilliant tour recommendations, great choice of different styles of accommodation. Documentation was brilliant with clear instructions, detailed info on Namibia the country and practicalities - we were even provided with a map with all our routes colour coded! Always available on the phone quick responses to queries . Covered off every eventuality. This meant no hiccups on the trip at all. Since returning they have been genuinely interested in hearing from us about our trip. We’re so pleased we chose them they are brilliant.

We spent 4 nights at Offbeat Ndoto Camp and then transferred for a further four nights the the Waterlovers Resort Diani Beach.

Kelly and all at Safari Consultants provided an excellent itinerary based on the requirements we discussed and made changes when our flight dates had to change slightly. They were always quick to respond and provided all of the information we needed for a very successful trip,

We went to Cape Town, Franschhoek and Timbavati Game Reserve across 10 days.

Very helpful and knowledgeable, highly responsive to our questions and designed something to fit our expectations, we were very happy with the whole service and experience.

We visited Zimbabwe for a Safari and Victoria Falls. Followed by Botswana for another safari.

Mary Grimwood, was excellent and very understanding. She answered all our questions and came up with a perfect balance of holiday for us.

The holiday was to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We stayed 3 nights at The River Farmhouse at Waterberry Lodge which was brilliant with a breath-taking view of the Zambeze River. Whilst there we visited the Zimababwe side of the Victoria Falls and experienced the exhilarating Devils Pool. We then went on to Botswana to the Muchenje Safari Lodge in Chobe for 4 nights.. Again, absolutely superb. We saw all the wonderful animals, had amazing adventures on the safaris (day time, night time, early morning, walking, cruises - each one gave us a different experience with a huge variety of wildlife), enjoyed the cultural side particularly in Zambia. Everyone was very friendly and looked after us extremely well. The facilities, the staff and locations of the lodges were fantastic. The food was excellent (the lodges catered for all dietary requirements). The whole trip was impeccably organised. We didn't have to worry about anything. Everyone ensured that we enjoyed our holiday and helped us celebrate our anniversary in style! Would absolutely definitely recommend these locations and Safari Consultants who arranged the best holiday that we have ever had!

Safari Consultants tailored everything to our budget and ensured we got the best value for money. Their recommendations for lodges, locations and activities were exactly what we wanted. The information they gave to help us prepare for our trip was excellent. Their organisation of the travel arrangements was perfect, ensuring that as soon as we got off the plane to the time we got on a plane to come home, there was always someone to look after us, guide us and ensure our security and most importantly our enjoyment. Their knowledge, experience and professionalism is outstanding. We would definitely recommend Safari Consultants and hope to be able to book another adventure with them again some time in the future.

We stayed in 4 very different areas (Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, mountainous Damaraland and Etosha National Park), we really enjoyed all of the different activities we were able to experience and loved the luxury accommodation that Kelly from Safari Consultants arranged for us. Namibia is a stunning country and we're so happy that we were able to visit and explore the different aspects.

We've just returned from a fabulous trip to Namibia organised by Kelly Mattin from Safari Consultants. Kelly was really helpful throughout - making sure she fully understood our requirements, coming up with great recommendations on which places to stay, pulling everything together brilliantly, and answering all of our questions in the lead-up to the trip. Everything on the trip was so well organised - the internal flights were all smooth and to schedule, the transfers between each lodge went like clockwork and we were incredibly well looked after throughout the whole trip. We will definitely use Kelly and Safari Consultants for our future trips to Africa.