Explore and Travel Africa

5.0/5 – 82 Reviews

$4,652 pp (USD)
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Director Michelle on a mokoro in Botswana

Director Michelle on a mokoro in Botswana

Explore and Travel Africa

5.0/5  
(82 Reviews)
Office In:
South Africa South Africa
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of:
Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Botswana BW
Kenya KE
Mauritius MU
Mozambique MZ
Namibia NA
Rwanda RW
South Africa ZA
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Zambia ZM
Zimbabwe ZW
Director Michelle on a mokoro in Botswana

Director Michelle on a mokoro in Botswana

I started Explore & Travel Africa five years ago, after spending over 15 years in the safari industry, and I still love what I do. We specialise in bespoke safaris across Southern and East Africa, and I've personally been to most of the places we recommend. We take the time to understand your needs and travelling style. We're a small, hands-on team and you'll always be dealing with someone who knows Africa well and genuinely cares how your trip turns out

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Well-planned 2 lodge safari without a hitch
5/5

My wife and I have been on 9 safaris. The most recent safari was organized by Michelle at Explore and Travel Africa. We have used three different operators for our safaris since we are always looking for high quality tour operators when dealing with Africa. Traveling to Africa is complex and you need to rely on someone with a lot of experience to organize the camps, the transfers and all the little bits and pieces that go into having trouble-free safari. During our last safari we stayed at 2 lodges. Since we have traveled a lot, we are quite experienced at doing research on different lodges and travel issues related to going on safari, but we still rely on travel experts for their advice in planning a nice safari. Michelle did an excellent job. She was responsive to all the questions we had. Because we are experienced and detail oriented, we may have bugged her more than the average client. But she weathered the storm and did a nice job. We had no problems with the safari everything went smoothly without any issues.

We have already organized another safari using Michelle. Michelle has done an excellent job on two safaris for us by answering all our detailed questions. She has been flexible since we have been known to change plans or switch the lodges we wish to stay at prior to completing our final safari plans. We are probably not the easiest clients, and we are quite happy with the work that Michelle from Explore and Travel Africa has done for us.

Trip of a Lifetime
5/5

Thank you Michelle for putting our trip of a life time together for us. It was perfect. From the places we stayed to the food we ate and the people we met, we could not have been more pleased. The 4 camps were above and beyond all expectations. I can't believe how close we were to the wildlife and how much we experienced. I especially liked all the baby animals on Mothers Day. Celebrating our anniversary of 20 years was beautiful. We will not hesitate refering more friends and family through you so they too can enjoy Africa in style.

Professional service and excellent attention offered by Michelle Astbury
5/5

I would definitely use the services of Explore & Travel Africa and would recommend Michelle Astbury and her outstanding services to friends and family.

An excellent travel itinerary and a smooth overall experience from start to finish
5/5

Our trip to South Africa was absolutely unforgettable and perfectly organized from start to finish. The travel itinerary was excellent—we drove approximately 1,500 km along the stunning Garden Route, passing through several beautiful, clean towns and staying in lovely hotels along the way.

From there, we flew to Kruger National Park, where the safari experiences exceeded all expectations. We were fortunate enough to see incredible wildlife, including leopards, elephants, giraffes, and hippos in their natural habitat—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The journey continued to Zimbabwe, where we visited the breathtaking Victoria Falls, which were simply spectacular and a perfect finale to our trip.

The hotels throughout the journey offered great value for money, and the food was consistently excellent and very reasonably priced. A special thank you goes to Michele, who provided prompt and helpful support whenever we had questions or needed assistance during the trip—her service was truly outstanding.

This was an amazing journey that completely captivated our group. South Africa exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Highly recommended!

An unforgettable Okavango safari – truly a dream experience
5/5

Our safari to the Okavango Delta, organized through Safari and Desert, was nothing short of extraordinary. These were nine days of absolute heaven, beautifully planned and flawlessly executed from start to finish.
We stayed at Xugana, Camp Xakanaxa, and Savute, and each camp offered an exceptional and unique experience. Xugana was especially magical, the new lodge is stunning, set in breathtaking surroundings. The walking safaris and water-based excursions were highlights, and the sense of tranquility and exclusivity was remarkable. At times, it felt almost like a private retreat, with an incredibly attentive team caring for just us and one other couple.
Our guide at Xugana, Pound, was outstanding, highly experienced, dynamic, and deeply knowledgeable. His enthusiasm and professionalism truly elevated the entire safari.
The lodge team at Xakanaxa was equally warm and welcoming. Even on a stormy day when a safari had to be canceled and water entered the room, the experience remained positive thanks to the exceptional care and atmosphere created by the staff.
Savute was another highlight. The lodge was excellent, and just across the dining area there was a beautiful water basin where animals came to drink and bathe, a postcard-perfect African scene. Wildlife sightings exceeded all expectations, and the guiding by K.T. was superb. He made a special effort each day to track and find rare animals that are often difficult to spot, which made every game drive exciting and rewarding. We were thrilled to see an extraordinary variety of animals and birds, so much so that we managed to check off nearly everything listed in our Okavango guidebook.
Beyond the wildlife and lodges, we were deeply impressed by Safari and Desert as a company. It was clear that staff members are treated with respect and pride in their work, and this translated into the warm, genuine hospitality we experienced everywhere. We were particularly moved to see women in leadership positions, with female directors at both Savute and Xugana.
Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience, thoughtfully curated, deeply immersive, and truly unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle Astbury the director of Explore & Travel Africa to anyone considering a safari in Botswana and would return without hesitation.

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