Discover Africa Safaris team
Discover Africa Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, SATSA, CTT & IGLTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $500 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Greg Jacobs | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discover Africa gave us an Incomparable experience.
As soon as we chose Discover Africa to send us to Africa, we were constantly helped in planning the trip, and were also constantly guided during the trip. I felt as confident as possible that my wife and I were going to have a great trip. I appreciated the information we got about our lodging, and activities at the 4 camps we stayed. I also appreciated the quick responses by Susan Veldman to my every question leading up to the trip. And she often checked in with us while we were in Africa. Despite our moving from camp to camp (my friend planned our itinerary) four times, everything went off without a hitch. We we were welcomed enthusiastically by the staff at each camp, including being serenaded when we arrived and at every dinner. The camps were well designed and well designed. They were way beyond anything we could imagine. The food was excellent and healthy choices were always offered. Our lodging was spacious and comfortable, and we enjoyed night sounds of our surroundings, including the grunting Hippos in the river nearby. The guides assigned to us were skillful and very personable. They made sure we had endless opportunities safely to get up close to wildlife, for photos that will last a lifetime. This was a remarkable trip which we will never forget.
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Email Joe Freeman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discover Africa organized a GREAT Botswana safari for us!
I had received a glowing recommendation for Discover Africa from a member of my synagogue who has done multiple safaris with them. So when it came time to select a safari vendor for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife safari for my daughter and I, I reached out to them. I'd done some research ahead of time and so knew that we were interested in Botswana, specifically the Okavango Delta. My contact/resource at Discover Africa was Susan Veldman and she was great. She listened to what I told her in terms of what we were looking for and crafted a proposal that met our needs in terms of schedule, length, etc. Initially she had us ending our trip at Victoria Falls (my impression is most multiple-stop safaris in the region start or end there), but when I told her our focus was really on wildlife, she came up with an amended itinerary that subtracted Victoria Falls and added Chobe National Park. In short, she listened and responded to our input. We did 8 nights/9 days. We flew into Johannesburg, South Africa, from NYC via London. Those flights we booked on our own, but everything else and all the other flights (Johannesburg to Botswana, 3 bush flights to our lodges/accommodations, then back to Johannesburg from Kasane) were taken care of by Susan. Plus we had dietary requirements (I'm a vegetarian and my daughter is allergic to dairy) that Susan communicated to the 3 lodges we stayed at and they came through with flying colors. I haven't eaten so well in quite a while! We spent 3 nights at Kadizora Lodge (in the Delta), 3 nights at Saguni Lodge (eastern edge of the Delta, near Khwai and the Moremi Game Reserve) and two nights further east, at Elephant Valley Lodge outside of Kasane and adjacent to Chobe National Park. Each lodge and experience was a little different, and we loved all three. Kadizora was the smallest of the three, and the most isolated -- there weren't many other lodges nearby and so we did not see a lot of other vehicles on our drives. The terrain in the area was flooded delta and savannah-style plain for the most part, with good/long visibility. Saguni was a little larger and close to the village of Khwai; the terrain in the area was more scrub trees, as well as savannah, so visibility was often more circumscribed. The wildlife in both areas of the Delta was similar, and both of the Okavango lodges were near water (Saguni especially). At both the Okavango lodges we supplemented our drives with water-borne excursions, including two makora (traditional dug-out canoes, propelled by guides with long poles -- think of Venice and gondolas) rides which were fantastic. We loved our guides at all three lodges, but bonded especially with Action at Suguni -- he was very knowledgeable and a real gem. Elephant Valley Lodge was the largest of the three we stayed at; it is near Kasane, a significant town near the borders of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Paved roads, shopping centers, more people. And Chobe National Park was by far the most crowded of the three areas we drove in. And in the national park, as opposed to the Delta, guides were not permitted to take their vehicles off-road in search of game. More than compensating for this, though, was the sheer volume and density of wildlife in Chobe NP. It was amazing. In short, Discover Africa delivered a perfect wildlife safari for my daughter and I which met all our (very high) expectations. We couldn't have been happier, and Susan was always available for questions, both before and during the trip. We were in good hands throughout!
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Email AT | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic choices and super service
Discover Africa- Susan Veldman-was fantastic to work with. She responded promptly to our questions and needs and she put together several itineraries to choose from based on our budget and wish list.
We toured Capetown and 10 days on safari spread between 2 different camps, Beck's and Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Beck's was very intimate and the food was phenominal. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is one of the best in the business and the quality shows through at every instance.
Susan kept in constant contact and she was available for every need. Our trip was smooth, well planned, and just incredibly satisfying!
Email Renae Colbert | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Perfect – A Seamless, 5-Star Safari Experience
From start to finish, our experience with Discover Africa Safaris was exceptional. The communication throughout the planning stage was prompt, clear, and incredibly thoughtful. We felt truly listened to, and the itinerary was tailored exactly to what we wanted – every detail was perfectly planned and executed.
Susan, our consultant, was absolutely outstanding. She was available to us the entire time we were away, which gave us so much peace of mind. Her knowledge, support, and attention to detail made the entire journey feel smooth and stress-free.
The service, value for money, and overall reliability of Discover Africa Safaris exceeded our expectations. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we wouldn’t change a thing. Highly recommend – 5 stars from us!
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Email Enrique | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular trip to the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls
The trip was exceptional: the organization, the lodge in the Okavango Delta, the guides, the staff, and more. They exceeded all expectations, and they were very high. Enjoying seeing the animals up close and in their habitat was worth every dollar. I highly recommend Discover Africa Safari and especially to Chrizaan who resolved all the queries and needs we had. Volveremos
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing operator!
Our trip was absolutely wonderful and exceeded all our expectations. Every lodge we stayed in was amazing—comfortable, charming, and perfectly located. The human service throughout the trip was excellent, and the wildlife experiences were simply indescribable. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was beyond anything we could have imagined.
From the very first contact, Susan provided impeccable service. She was always quick to respond, attentive to our needs, and made every effort to tailor the trip exactly the way we wanted. Everything went smoothly without a single issue, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out.
We highly recommend Discover Africa and will definitely plan future trips with them!
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Email Neeraja Saldi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional service!
My husband and I had an unforgettable trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, expertly planned by Susan based on our preferences. The accommodations she selected in Cape Town, Zimbabwe, and Botswana were among the best we've experienced, with Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge being a standout highlight—truly out of this world. The safaris in Chobe National Park and Kruger National Park were absolutely incredible.
Susan was always available, approachable, and flexible, and she thoroughly prepared us for the journey. We are extremely satisfied with the trip and look forward to booking with her again soon.
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Email Alexander | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super helpful and professional with great local insights.
From the support around where and when to travel, through to the booking itself, preparation travel preparation and managing communication whilst on the trip - the communication, organisation and professionalism was superb. Everything ran like clockwork across numerous transfers, internal flights and accommodation bookings. Thank you in particular to Susan for all her support!
Email Antony | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great insight in planning a fantastic trip
Susan at Discover Africa helped us plan an incredible roadtrip through Namibia, really couldn't have asked for anything more. Everything went like clockwork and Susan checked in regularly to make sure no problems. Trip was a perfect mix of action, adventure and relaxation, great choice of hotels and lodges, all with excellent facilities, across different areas of the country enabling us to explore the desert, the coast and Etosha to the max. Balloon trip over the Namib, Sealions at Cape Cross and Etosha Game drives definitely the highlights but every day presented unique experiences and incredible landscapes. Was slightly nervous as to what to expect of Namibia but proved to be a really easy country to explore and was a fantastic experience we'll never forget.
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Email Helen G | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chrizaan Troch was wonderful to work with, which resulted in a memorable and amazing trip!
Our Africa Safari trip will forever be one of the most memorable and wonderful trips we have taken. Words cannot begin to explain the amazing wildlife we got to see and experience up close. Experiencing these beautiful animals in their natural habitat was beautiful and humbling. Our trackers/guides did an amazing job, not only in tracking, but educating us on the wildlife. Besides going on several safaris, we also visited Victoria Falls, which is majestic in its own right. A definite must see. We also experienced several river rides, which were beautiful and calming, and another way to engage with the wildlife up close. We began our Safari trip in Cape Town, in which we had a very pleasant stay and tours of the city and Table Mountain. The sites are amazing!! I have to say, though, what made our trip very memorable were the people we came in contact with. They were so friendly, beautiful and very helpful. This unforgettable trip was made possible with the help of Chrizaan. Every destination we arrived to, we were greeted with transport, a tour guide and we felt so well taken care of. Everything flowed so smoothly. Our group is forever thankful to Discover Africa Safaris.