Safari Consultants Traveller Reviews

My wife and I have visited a number of countries in Africa, but Namibia was different from many others. The variety of landscape, the scenery, the wonderful lodges, meant that our three weeks were full of interest, with friendly guides and hosts at some luxurious camps. This was a memorable trip for us, perfectly set out and arranged for us by Michele at Safari Consultants

This is the third trip that Michele Seamark at Safari Consultants has arranged for us in Africa. She is perceptive to our needs, recognises that we have been to and lived in Africa before, and always manages to choose a delightful variety of lodges and camps for us.

50th birthday treat for my wife and I which was planned for many years, at a time when our son was old enough to enjoy a safari (12). The quality of the safari was superb and we honestly could not suggest any improvements. Everything was thought of (hot water bottle for morning drives, hot chocolate wake up call), food was superb and plentiful, fellow holidaymakers were all like minded. Having a vehicle to ourselves was perfect and the scenery and animals were stunning. A beach break at the end was much needed after the long days and early mornings and Zanzibar ticked the boxes. Truly magical

As any good operator, they were there in the background and had everything organised perfectly. There was always someone to meet us as expected, the pick ups were on time and the information before the trip was plentiful. We had no need to contact them during the holiday so they did the job behind the scenes and made everything work seamlessly

We (family of 4) had an absolutely amazing trip to Kenya. We enjoyed 3 nights/4 days safari on the Naboisho Conservancy followed by 8 nights on Galu Beach, south of Diani Beach. Both the safari and the stay on the coast exceeded our expectations. We ate under the stars, had a fantastic breakfast during the morning game drive, saw all the animals we expected to see and more. Treasured memories for sure.

Safari Consultants curated a fantastic trip Also, when we needed support - my wife was taken ill, we nearly missed a connecting flight, Safari Consultants were on hand to provide advice and guidance. Normally, you only see the value in the service at the time of booking and pre-departure but in our instance, we needed their support during the holiday and we weren't let down. Safari Consultants definitely seem to have a great experience, relationships with partners on the ground and knowledge.

Safari in Botswana at 3 different camps including the Kalahari and the Okavango, then a short stay in Zambia on the banks of the Zambezi. The lodges were of a very high standard, with exceptionally knowledgeable guides. We felt safe at all times and well looked after. The food was extremely good and the accommodation was very comfortable indeed. The stay ay Tongabezi was a brilliant end to the holiday; we completely relaxed and enjoyed the scenery, the river and the pampering.

Excellent. They completely understood what we were looking for and then managed to book us into the most amazing lodges, knowing that they were exactly what we wanted. Everything was taken care of and we felt completely happy letting them do all the organising for us. We are used to organising our own holidays so we were a little anxious about this to start with. We would definitely highly recommend Safari Consultants.

1 night layover in Dar-es-Salaam 3 nights at the Selous Impala Camp in the Selous game reserve 3 nights at the Mdonya Old River Camp in the Ruaha National Park 7 nights at the Pongwe Beach resort on Zanzibar

Safari Consultants listened very well to what we wanted, and developed an exceptional itinerary that delivered exactly what we had discussed. All of the places we visited and stayed exceeded our expectations. The information and communication provided was extremely good, clear and helpful, and all of the travel arrangements, transfers and logistics worked flawlessly. The additional advice they provided in terms of visas/what to take/what to expect/vaccinations/etc. was also incredibly helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family.

This was our first visit to African as a family and it was simply amazing from start to finish. We were looked after every step of the was by the team put in place by Safari Consultants. Our first port of call was The Bush House in Madikwe Game Reserve where the owners Sue and Gordon welcomed us to the lodge. The lodge has a hide looking out onto a waterhole and many animals visited over the course of our stay including whole herds of elephants. We had eight game drives and our guide (Mike) was amazing on everyone. He was passionate and helped ensure memorable encounters on every drive. We honestly couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. The second stage of our holiday was 4 days in the Cape Grace Hotel. We had tours organised through Vineyard Tours and Margie, our driver and guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. We crammed a lot into the 4 days and this was ideal as we are keen to see as much as we could in the time we had there. The holiday ended with 4 days in Grootbos Nature Reserve in Hermanus. This is a very special place indeed. The diversity of the flora in the area is spectacular. The passion of the team that work there when it comes to their aim to be environmentally friendly and to contribute to the community around them was amazing to see. We also went whale watching and cage diving with great white sharks..... This really was a breathtaking holiday that was faultlessly delivered by Safari Consultants and their service providers. We will certainly use their services again in the future.

From our initial contact to the end of our holiday, Safari Consultants were flawless from start to finish. All questions and concerns were addressed straight away, they were helpful and very knowledgeable. They were really amazing and we will certainly use them again.

We had a thoroughly amazing time in Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. Consideration had been given to our keen interest in photography and each destination was subtly different to give us a more varied and fulfilling experiences, both generally and photographically. This is evidenced by the huge number of pictures we took and the tuition we had at Pangolin will be of benefit in years to come.

Everything about the holiday was excellent, the destinations, accommodation and the transfers and I would recommend Safari Consultants to any wanting a similar holiday. We had one small issue with missing transport (though not Safari Consultants fault) but they were quick to become involved and sort the issue out.

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This holiday was our first safari and our first trip to Sub Saharan Africa. Our first taste of the African Safari Experience was magical and we absolutely loved it. We left Kenya with a heavy heart. We went for a combination of a four nights at Naibor in the Mara, followed by 3 nights at Sirikoi in Lewa. This combination worked out very well. We had intensive game viewing and managed to see practically all of the cats and the Big 5 in the Mara (excepts for the rhinos), followed by a more pampered, luxurious experience in Sirikoi, where we had our due fill of rhino sightings together with all the Northern species. The difference in landscapes also helped to make the experience feel complete. We will certainly return for another African Safari.

I was impressed by the level or personal attention given by Julia Morgan in the planning of the safari. Being able to converse over the phone, established a personal rapport that was essential to planning a trip that really suited our needs and wishes. I really felt we were was in good hands. Benroso (the local representative in Kenya) was a let down.

Had an amazing safari at the Kicheche Mara Camp. The staff and organisation was second to none.

Every detail was organised without hitch. We felt we had to do nothing.

10-day trip with Safari Consultants arriving in Nairobi and spending one night at the Tamarind Tree Hotel, spending three nights at Lewa House in Lewa Downs Conservancy and four nights in Mara North in Kicheche Mara Camp. Everything was an exquisite experience: client focused service, punctuality, the lodges and their hosts who make you feel part of the family, amazingly delicious food and the high quality of the guides on safari. We were travelling with 2 grandchildren who loved every minute of their experience and so did we.

This is our 7th or 8th trip with Safari Consultants. We appreciate their attention to detail, the carefully selected camps which have hugely knowledgeable and experienced guides, fantastic service, wonderful food and are at the heart of African wildlife. We can't commend them more highly.