$4,480 to $4,860 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateThis Tour Is Offered By
Safari.com
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
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Safari specialises in offering tours and luxury lodges all over Southern Africa, East Africa & the Indian Ocean islands, with a focus on delivering tailor-made safari packages.
Reviews245
Efficient organisation of last minute trip.
Candis responded to all of our questions quickly and efficiently so that we could get our safari trip organised in a very short time frame. Although we had picked out what tour we wanted to do ourselves, she was able to link the dots and organise transfers to get us to and from our chosen safari safely despite our party coming in from different places. The complimentary insurance cover offer was an unexpected bonus and comfort. Plus free eSim. Although it cost a little extra to have the trip organised by someone else, it was a small amount for the feeling of security it offered with us having not been to South Africa before.
Wonderful experience
Better than expected.
Only one seat outside our room.
Joseph & Funwell were fabulous
Not necessary to stop for drinks
Amazing attention to detail, considerate of client’s budget and wants.
We were delighted with our Safari experience from start to finish. Customer service was truly exceptional. We had a last minute flight cancellation on a Sunday night and when I reached out to the team I had three responses within minutes. Everything was adjusted to deal with the flight cancellation and the rest of our journey went off without further incident. The recommended accommodations were simply outstanding, game drives spectacular, food and service excellent. Our Safari was everything we dreamed of and more. We really loved the level of expertise and attention we received.
Amazing
We recently booked a trip through Safari.com which included a 3-night safari in Kruger followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish.
Our travel agent, Kim, was excellent throughout. Communication was clear, prompt, and incredibly helpful at every stage. Kim took care of every detail, including managing some last-minute flight changes, which made what could have been a stressful situation completely seamless.
All transfers were perfectly organised — every driver was waiting for us exactly as planned, which made travelling between locations effortless. It gave us real peace of mind knowing everything had been arranged so thoroughly.
Kim was always available via email and WhatsApp, and even called me immediately when I thought I couldn’t find our transfer in Cape Town (which turned out to be entirely my fault). That level of responsiveness and care really stood out.
Overall, the trip offered fantastic value for money, especially considering the level of service and support we received. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Safari.com, and particularly Kim, to anyone planning a similar trip.
Not as advertised
The first 3 nights were at Kruger Shalati, which is the accomodation in the train carriages! This place is awesome and excellent value for money. Everything is included - 4 meals a day which is far too many, all free wine etc (you can pay for cocktails but they are cheap), 2 game drives a day, great staff, very attentive, great animal viewing right from the accomodation and one of the 3 pools. We highly, highly recommend Kruger Shalati and will be back for sure.
Our next stop was Rhino Post - don't waste your time or money! It's very dirty, has a very strange energy, feels very unorganised and none of the staff seem to know what is going on. Our booking confirmation also said that all basic wines, water and soft drinks were included but they tried to charge for it all. This then all got paid by the booking company for us as it was false advertising. I wouldn't return or recommend this place to anyone.
We then did 2 nights at Plains Camp (walking safari) the camp is wayyyyy nicer that Rhino Post, very relaxing, great food, nice staff. There is no wifi at all so be prepared to relax and unwind and watch the animals in the plains like Wildebeest, Baboons and Warthogs. You may also hear the lions roaring at night. PLEASE BEWARE, you will basically see no animals at all on the walks. Animals are frightened on humans on foot vs the safari vehicles. When we got on our first walk our guide informed us that walking safaris were not for seeing animals and that was pretty disappointing as it is certainly not advertised that way. You will track prints in the soil, learn about plants and do a hell a lot of walking through thick grass which was not good for my partner as she is terrified of snakes and there certainly are snakes.
The walks are long 2-3 hours, twice a day. So also be prepared for that.
Finally that brings us to 3 nights at Geiger's. This was by far the most expensive of all the accomodations. The chef is incredible but there is no menu, you are just served a 4 course meal as a surprise each night, drinks are included. Its hard to get food, drinks or service in the day (I think the staff take their rest then). It only hosts 5 villas, so its a very small group which is nice. You reason it's worth paying the money is because the game drives on the private reserve that connects to the Kruger are amazing. We saw Lion Mums on a fresh kill with all their cubs, A leopard in a tree eating its kill, a leaoprd walking right up to the safari truck, 5 Rhinos in a group and a baby playing with its mum in the mud, wild dogs and hyenas having a fight, huge crocs and all the usual suspects Elephants, Hippos, Giraffe, Warthogs, Antelopes etc etc.
But for off road viewing right next to the action, this place is worth the money. Our guides Josh and MJ were lovely.
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4-Day All-Inclusive Kruger Safari with Hoyo Hoyo
$2,270 pp (USD)
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5-Day Luxury Sabi Sands Promotion
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You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Johannesburg (End)
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4-Day All Inclusive Fly-in Tour to Kruger's Imbali Lodge
$2,655 pp (USD)
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You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
