Meet the Endless Summer Team
Endless Summer Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- CATHSSETA & TKZN
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $279 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
CH
Email Andreas Crameri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experiance
My wife and I had the pleasure to visit Kruger with Rhys from Endless Summer Tours. We have been picked up by Rhys at Johannesburg international airport and after a pleasant drive to Kruger and it was absolutely brilliant not only did we had 4 unforgettable days at Kruger but Rhys with his knowledge was able to show us the Big 5 and plenty more. Rhys’s cooking at the fire was perfect. We will be back in the near future and definitely will call om Rhys to give us a superb memory again.
US
Email James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Service and Amazing Experiences
My wife and I toured Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and St. Lucia with Endless Summer Tours in 2014 and enjoyed the experience so much that we returned with friends in August 2023. This time around we toured the Blyde Canyon area and Kruger National Park. The insight, knowledge, and experience that Endless Summer provides is unprecedented, as evidenced by some of the amazing things we witnessed on our tour. Our tour was completely private and customized to our preferences. We saw absolutely everything we hoped for and many things we never imagined we'd see in person, including several up-close and successful leopard hunts, a entire pride of lions stalking a herd of zebras, and a large litter of wild dog pups. Certainly there are no guarantees that everyone will have such amazing encounters, but Endless Summer Tours is probably the closest thing one can get to a guaranteed amazing experience. Endless Summer also booked all of our lodgings, picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, drove us from destination to destination, paid the park entry fees, and even cooked most of our meals, which really helped maximize time in the parks. Meals at the bush camp restaurants can be quite time-consuming, so having those prepared meals meant we had more time out in the bush with nature. The meals they prepared were also absolutely spectacular. Endless Summer even helped put us in touch with other reputable guides in neighboring countries, which saved us a lot of legwork. If you're planning a trip to South Africa, do not hesitate to book Endless Summer Tours. Trying to have the same experiences on your own (self-driving / self-catering) is a futile endeavor. Do yourself a huge favor and hire the experts, relax, and have an absolutely amazing time.
US
Email Gary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rhys and Wade from Endless Summer provided top notch service and an experience of a lifetime
There were TONS of options for African safari guides that we came across. We reached out to a few of them to see what they offered, if they would be flexible and to also gauge their responsiveness. The one service that really stuck out was Endless Summer. From the beginning Rhys was very responsive and was always willing to answer any questions I had and provided us with lots of information so we could be as informed as possible. The whole process of making and paying for our reservation was easy and stress free. Rhys even offered a couple modifications to our intinerary based on what we were wanting to do and see based on email discussions we had. He listened to what we were looking for and suggested some changes that were great. The morning of our trip Wade was at our hotel in Pretoria to pick us up and head out on our adventure. From the moment we left he was attentive and kind and made you feel welcomed and comfortable. For the next 5 days we stayed at 3 different areas of Kruger Park that was all prearranged by Endless Summer. The occommodations were wonderful and gave us the experience we were hoping for on a safari. Wade was very knowledgeable about the animals, the area and knew his way around to find some very good sightings. Everyday, Wade would make a delightful breakfast for us to start our day. Then he would always time his lunch stops perfect and make a great lunch for us while we were able to still see some sights and stretch our legs. At the end of the day, he would prepare an outstanding dinner cooking out on the brai. We were really blown away by Wade's cooking. He is a bush chef extraordinaire!! During our trip we saw everything possible and then some. over the course of 5 days Wade became more than just a guide, he became a friend. The whole experience was like we went on safari with a good buddy of ours that happened to know his way around really good and was an amazing cook. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or service to go with for our first safari trip. Rhys and Wade are top notch and I would recommmend them to anyone looking to experience any of the sights and locations in South Africa.
US
Email Zach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator I have ever had.
Everything was perfect. Our tour guide Wade was fabulous. It was perfect not having to worry about accommodations, food, and travel. Everything was taken care of for us. Using Endless Summer Tours will be your best decision when booking a Safari.
US
Email Alexis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, Great guide!
We did a five-day safari in Kruger Park with Rhys. We were picked up from our cruise ship in Maputo, Mozambique. We had a little difficulty meeting up with our driver at the port, but after that things went smoothly. It was important to us that the safari camps be located inside Kruger so we could maximize the time we had, and they were. Rhys was very accommodating to anything we wanted to do. One of the main things I wanted to see was the wild dogs. We had been to Africa three previous times and had never seen them. Well, he really delivered! We saw an amazing encounter between the dogs and a troop of baboons. The safari camps were great with good facilities, and Rhys was our own private chef, I certainly hadn’t expected that, and the meals were terrific! We had a great time, and I certainly recommend booking with Endless Summer.r
CA
Email Bill Steel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Adventure
We arranged a 3 day / 2 night safari with Rhys. We were picked up on time at our ship and taken to the border where we were met by Wayne of Endless Summer. We transferred to his vehicle and proceeded to Kruger. We really didn’t know what to expect but the lodge we stayed in worked out to be really nice. The first day we did the afternoon safari with the lodge. We were amazed at the number of animals we saw. Returning to the lodge we were surprised that Wayne, our driver, was also our chef. He had made a beautiful barbecue of beef, lamb and pork. The next morning at 5.00am, Wayne had made coffee for us and we set off with him ( just 4 of us) for our own private tour of that section of Kruger. Wayne was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and the park. We had a good breakfast at a restaurant and continued with the tour until 1.00pm. We had some free time until our lodge organized sunset safari. Another great tour followed by another wonderful meal made by Wayne. The following morning, if you can call 3.30 am morning we got up for the 4.00 am lodge safari. Another great tour, followed by another of Wayne’s culinary masterpieces. We left the lodge around 10.00 am for the drive to Johannesburg airport. We had only gone about 5 miles when we ran into a small traffic jam. To our absolute delight there were 5 or 6 lions lying in the middle of the road refusing to move, an amazing sight. The trip to Johannesburg was smooth and we arrived in good time for our flight. If you are thinking of a safari, you won’t find a better run outfit that Endless Summer.
Amazing South Africa Safari with Rhys and Matthew
Our group of five did the 4 day, 3 night Hluhluwe Imfolozi – St. Lucia tour with Endless Summer and had a fantastic time seeing a wide array of animals – many of them up close and personal. If I could give this experience 10 stars I would, because it was that amazing.
Everything was smooth and professional from pickup at our Durban Hotel to drop off at that same hotel 3 dàys later. This was at the end of a 2-week South Africa visit that included trips to 3 cities and several day and night safari drives and activities.
Owner Rhys Scott-Dawkins and his fellow guide Matthew were knowledgeable, personable, caring, accommodating and awesome cooks. It was a “private” adventure. We were the only ones in the van and it was so much nicer than being crammed in a bus with strangers. Hiring a company like Endless Summer is so much easier and less stressful than trying to map out an itinerary and go on your own. They hired sub contractor guides for most of the excursions...and these folks except for one woman (who worked for the reserve, did a night drive and was truly incompetent) were experts.
Actually staying in the huge wildlife reserve, the oldest in Africa, was the best part of the trip. Accommodations were far from fancy, but being in the bush disconnected from distractions of tv, internet and cell phones, was worth the trade-off. Seeing an elephant on the pathway in front of the house and having warthogs and a herd of Nyala visit our back yard at sundown was exciting and made for great photo ops.
The self catering house was 3 bedrooms of twin beds with a large fully equipped kitchen and outdoor patio. The guys stocked up on food, snacks, water, drinks and cooked for us...they also did a few awesome Braai's (barbecues) and picnics at scenic spots. They stayed in a modern tent down the road. The reserve was on a generator that shut down from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Seeing so many animals and bird species and hearing their sounds gave me a new appreciation of life and the peacefulness of the bush. I have never seen such beauty in both natural landscapes and the wildlife. It was calming to watch elephant, giraffe, zebra, hippo, rhino, hyena, warthog, bush pig, lion, etc. in their own environment roaming free.
I highly recommend Endless Summer.
US
Email Michelle | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun and Exciting!
Endless Summer Tours provided us with a fantastic safari experience. We explored Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve and the St. Lucia Wetland Reserve.
Booking from the U.S. was easy. Our group of five let Rhys know what we wanted to see, so he created a wonderful, personal itinerary for us.
Our accommodations were all clean and comfortable. Best of all, was viewing wildlife right from our rooms. Rhys and Matt provided delicious, authentic meals. They're both great cooks and it was fun hearing their stories over dinner.
Rhys and Matt's passion and phenomenal knowledge of South Africa and its wildlife made for a great safari. Wildlife and bird sightings were numerous. One unexpected highlight was the chameleon safari, sighting chameleons and snakes.
Thank you so much, Rhys and Matthew, for a great time. We highly recommend Endless Summer Tours!
US
Email Lianne Ray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
11 day Epic Adventure!
Endless Summer is not just a brand, or a tour company. To us, it’s family. This is our second time adventuring with our friends at Endless Summer and as expected, they exceeded our expectations.
Booking and communication is always quick and easy. These guys know what they are doing and are the best at it! The itinerary they built for us was one for the books!
For the first half of our trip in the Berg, we had Steve as our guide. Excellent navigator, planner, chef, and overall human being. He knows all the history, facts and trails in the area. We did some epic hikes, challenged ourselves physically and mentally, explored the waterfalls and caves of the bushmen, ate like kings, and just truly enjoyed every moment. Endless summer chose the perfect accommodations for us in the best locations!
The second half of our trip was in Kruger guided by the master himself, Rhys. Again, the accommodations were perfectly chosen in the park for the best roads and wildlife viewing. Rhys has incredible knowledge of the park, the animals, and South Africa in general. The knowledge they offer on these tours is a huge bonus! We did tons of driving missions looking for animals, had some EPIC sightings… the big 5 and beyond!, ate like kings yet again (the braii skills are insane), and had so many laughs!
I will recommend Endless Summer over and over again. We will continue to come back and travel with them because of their sheer love for what they do. Their passion sparks the passion in us and I can’t wait to come back and see what more South Africa has to offer with the best guides leading the way!
Thank you guys for being the best!
US
Email Bluejay | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari of a Lifetime to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve with Endless Summer Tours
Our safari with Endless Summer Tours far exceeded our expectations. Our private guide, Steve, was well-versed, enthusiastic, calm under pressure (with a pair of bull elephants in the road), and a generous and accomplished cook. The animals were amazing, the housing comfortable, the opportunities and flexibility for optional activities, such as snorkeling in the Indian Ocean and visiting a cheetah preserve, added variety and interest to our trip, and Steve's knowledge of the indigenous peoples, history, flora, and animals made for an outstanding experience that we will never forget. In Steve's favorite words: "It was Epic"! Dealing with the company was straightforward, and we always got prompt answers to any questions we had. We felt very taken care of, and recommend Endless Summer Tours to anyone.
