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John Nelson   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 14, 2023

Email John Nelson  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Destinations Africa arranged an amazing African experience for our family of 10
5/5

Having traveled to Africa several times before we were excited to travel with our children & 4 grand-children aged 11 to 14.
Having contacted John he was very understanding of our general plans and gave us an amazing combination of experiences.
As we were traveling in peak season he was able to use his knowledge and contacts for our 17 day adventure.
The itinerary took us from Zimbabwe ( Nantwich Lodge), Vic Falls, (VF Safari Lodge) to Kruger( Kapama River Lodge) & ( Simbambili) .
Each of these places offered a different experience- not only in game viewing ,but the entire " Safari Lodge " combination of adventure & luxury.

Every aspect of the itinerary was handled with friendly professionalism. Not having to worry about the logistics was perfect making it possible to relax & experience everything Africa has to offer.

This was certainly all we could have hoped for; giving all of us life-long shared memories.

Thanks again to all the team at Destinations Africa.


Scott & Ann Franklin   –  
Australia AU
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Apr 28, 2017

Email Scott & Ann Franklin  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing - Exceeded Expectations
5/5

To Destinations Africa. On behalf of my wife and I, please accept our sincere thank you for an African holiday that exceeded expectations. Your time, effort, knowledgeable suggestions and assistance to the minute detail including restaurant reservations during a protracted planning period ensured our tailored holiday was an amazing experience. Your intimate attention to detail including even a valuable tipping guide made our travel experience a dream. Our favorite lodge was the Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe for personable service. Our best experience was the 25-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. The most sightings of Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and the rare and critically endangered Rhino and Painted Dog occurred at Cheetah Plains Safari Lodge in Sabi Sands. Our best restaurant was the Monneaux at the true 5 star Franschhoek Country House & Villas. For anyone wanting to visit Africa you do not need to look any further than Destinations Africa.

heachri   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2014

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent responsive service, very knowledgeable advice and excellent organisation.
5/5

I wanted to write to Hilary and John to thank them every day we were in Africa but wifi isn't great on safari. They organised our trip so well for us, everything went like clockwork. All the bookings, transitions, flights, transfers etc worked perfectly. John and Hilary's recommendations were wonderful. We loved everywhere we stayed, we had truly amazing experiences at Motswari and Savanna game parks, and enjoyed the comfort of Olivers hotel. As a result of our wonderful experiences we fell in love with Africa and have to go back now we have the Africa bug. We can totally recommend Destinations Africa to anyone thinking of travelling to Africa. They are so well-informed, reliable and thorough, and seem always to be available to answer queries or give advice.

Ros Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Nov 24, 2014

Fantastic - highly recommend Destinations Africa
5/5

Ken and I had a wonderful time and the wildlife exceeded our expectations. We were very impressed with the accommodation and guides that we had at all of our destinations. We had a number of flights and pick-ups, I was so happy with the smoothness of the changeovers as this can sometimes be very stressful. We would certainly be interested in doing this type of adventure again and will recommend your company to any of our friends. Thank you so much for making this trip more than we could ever have expected.

Daniele   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2014

A wonderful 2 weeks discovery tour of South Africa
5/5

Our holidays in South Africa were memorable. Everything worked perfectly and the itinerary was very well selected. The kids and myself enjoyed it very much.

Luckily a small medical emergency in Franschhoek did not impact the rest of the journey. It was very kind from the hotel to offer us an additional night to rest in case needed.

We were very pleased with the experience of traveling through South Africa and would definitely recommend Destinations Africa to our friends.”

Domenic   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: Nov 11, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

very professinal in every aspect and stages of planning and most important delivery of itinerary.
5/5

Just returned from my first experience in Southern Africa arranged by the team at Destinations Africa and I came back totally satisfied with their recommended itinerary and clock work planning in regards transfers from airports to safari lodgings without a hitch.In short Destinations Africa were great from my initial enquirers some 12 months ago to my return home from a great adventure and now planning my next one with them in the near future.

Marion   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Nov 10, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

This holiday was the best experience we've ever had and we have certainly travelled a great deal.
5/5

Firstly John and Hilary talked with us extensively to learn our personalities,then designed a trip to make the perfect match, regardless of their own preferences.
They were constantly in touch during and after the planning, resulting in smooth trouble free travelling throughout our entire trip.
Our safaris at four diversified locations were as different as they were amazing.Each time we thought the next one can't be as exciting as this one. We were wrong! Thank you Destinations Africa.

Grant and Renee   –  
Australia AU
Visited: February 2013 Reviewed: Nov 8, 2014

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A well organised and efficient service with a focus on a quailty experience for thier customers
5/5

Renee and I had a great time on our honeymoon thank you very much! Destinations Africa made the whole Africa trip run very smoothly for us. The virtual itinerary you guys create for the holiday planning is invaluable and unique compared to other travel agents.

Many thanks for a greatly planned holiday

Karen P.   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2014

Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Always professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and deliver what they promise.
5/5

My husband and I have visited South Africa and several African countries each year for the past 4 years. Destinations Africa have organised some complex trips for us, Flights, accommodation, meet and greets and transfers, every step of each trip has gone like clockwork. The team at Destinations Africa are friendly and extremely easy to deal with when either organising the places you ask to visit or recommending amazing places and tours they have experienced. They keep you informed all along the way whilst developing your personalised itinerary. I feel extremely confident when dealing with Destinations Africa and recommend them MOST highly.

Jim, Bonnie & Friends - Toronto   –  
Canada CA
Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

We would never go back to Africa without the help of Destinations Africa!
5/5

This was our second trip to Africa and we approached it with some trepidation - worried that it would not live up to expectations. In fact, Destinations Africa put together a trip for us that far exceeded our wildest expectations. Using a travel company in Australia when we are in Canada seemed strange but this company was so responsive all the time and almost every aspect of the trip proceeded without a hitch (but what is an adventure without a hitch or two?). We started in Cape Town at The Cape Grace Hotel that has set a new standard for all of us for city hotels - it is beautiful with service beyond reproach. All of the lodges in Namibia were wonderful with the experience at each one being different and thrilling and of course, Savanna Private Game Lodge in S.A. met our expectations as saving the best for last. Five nights there was perfect and allowed us to really experience everything the game reserve and the lodge had to offer. The team at Destinations Africa did a terrific job putting together and executing our wonderful Africa adventure and we have already recommended them to others. We would never go back to Africa without the help of Destinations Africa!

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