Safari Consultants Traveller Reviews

Safari in Kenya,

Frances at Safari Consultants organised, booked and managed the holiday brilliantly. Everything from transfers to flights and camps was perfect. Fri=om the moment we arrived in Kenya to the moment we left, everything was done and worked seamlessly.

Extremely well planned by Safari Consultants who recommended excellent places to stay and arranged all the complicated travel arrangements seamlessly. All the places we stayed at (Primate Lodge and Bwindi Lodge in Uganda and Kicheche Mara North in Kenya) were amazing and the staff incredibly welcoming who also did all that they could to make our stay truly magical. Nothing really was left to chance and we felt in very safe hands throughout our stay. Also all the amazing wildlife and scenery we saw on the trip certainly did not disappoint with being a few metres from Silverbacks and a pride of Lions particular highlights.

Extremely knowlegdeable of the various areas and options available and very accommodating of our requirements. All the complicated transfers between camps and lodges were handled seamlessly and everyone was well briefed on for example dietary requirements and whatw e were looking to get out of the trip. All the partners they chose for us looked after us extremely well.

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.