Safari Club
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & ATOL
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $63 to $1,523 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Pat & Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Probably our best holiday ever
After watching numerous wildlife documentaries on TV we decided it was time to see Africa for ourselves.
We found several companies on line who appeared to be able to offer a complete tailor made booking service. After talking to several them we decided to book with Safari Club, as the consultant seemed to have personally visited most of the game reserves and lodges and her knowledge and advice was incredibly helpful.
Safari Club proved to be an excellent choice as everything worked like clockwork from the meet and greet service at the airport, to lunch on our final day in Nairobi.
As we had ten nights available our consultant suggested visiting three different and contrasting areas - Lewa Downs, Amboseli and the Masai Mara. This was a great choice as there was so much to do and see we never had a dull moment.
The service and quality of the safari camps that were recommended to us easily exceeded our expectations and the wildlife was amazing. On one day we saw four of the “Big Five” plus a cheetah mother with three small cubs that were incredibly cute.
When can we go again?
Email Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service as ever just what we have come to expect.
Safari Club have become the go to choice for holidays in Africa. Always helpful, reliable and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. When we have been abroad Paul has managed to sort out issues that have occasionally arisen quickly and efficiently and has kept us informed, even in remote safari camps. With another trip, booked for this year, and having now travelled with them since 2008 almost every year date to 7 different countries in Africa, I can only say use them. You won't be disappointed. Safari Club have always delivered for us and we have had some fantastic experiences in Africa and wonderful memories. Thank you Paul & Ellie.
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Email David Silcock & Annette Herholdt | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rivers and rainbows in Zambia - a wonderful safari in South Luangwa
As regular clients of Safari Club we have come to expect excellent service - we were not disappointed. Clear communications and all pick-ups on time with very good drivers and superb guides. The South Luangwa reserve in the rainy season is a great place and (except for the many hippos!), not crowded. We are already planning next year with Safari Club.
Email Kate Grimmer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heavenly Honeymoon
We wanted to do something completely special for our honeymoon and after lots of research decided that a week on Safari followed by the beach would be perfect.
We called a few different safari operators that we found on the internet and decided to book with Safari Club as the guy we spoke to seemed very professional and to understand exactly what we were looking for.
It proved to be a good decision as we were advised to consider Ruaha National park and Selous Game reserve for three nights each followed by six days in Zanzibar at a small boutique hotel. The price was lower than we expected and as everything on the safari was included so we were pleasantly surprised, that no big credit card bill was waiting for us at home.
We were treated like royalty at both the safari camps we stayed at with private bush dinners and lots of other little touches which made our honeymoon special. We were particularly impressed by the guides who seemed to be able to spot and identify small animals hidden in the grass from miles away and who kept us royally entertained with stories of the experiences of life in the bush.
The hotel in Zanzibar was also lovely the beach was superb with pure white sand although the tide went out a long way, the food was very good with plenty of fresh seafood washed down with a decent South African wine. We took a snorkeling trip to Mnemba Island which we loved and also visited Stonetown, which was interesting.
We both fell in love with Africa and are saving for another trip for our anniversary. When we will again contact Safari Club to help us arrange it.
My first time Safari
The arrangements were made with Safari Club Ltd by a friend who is a frequent traveller to Africa. She was delighted with her initial phone call and we went ahead with the booking. We knew exactly what we wanted and they carried out the instructions perfectly. Safari Club where thorough in their advice on health, weight on the private planes etc. All our requests were carried out in a very friendly professional way. Whether you are a new traveller or seasoned Safari Club will arrange a memorable Safari trip. I suppose the fact the directors have travelled there many times and know the area so well is a bonus to me as a new traveller
. Little Governor's Camp where we stayed in the Masai Mara was wonderful. Our driver/guide was so knowledge with endless patience we saw all the animals possible.
Our first two nights were spent by Lake Naivasha in Loldia House which is a wonderful house on the lake surrounded by animals and birds. The house is beautiful and food better than any famous restaurant in London. Well worth a couple of days either before or after the safari. Well done Safari Club I hope you will arrange another great trip for us.
Email Jane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Arrangements
Having been to Kenya many times, I have now used Safari Club twice to book a safari in Kenya. Both safaris worked like clockwork with their Kenya based agents being timely in pick ups from Jomo Kenyatta and from our Nairobi hotel out to Wilson Airport. Likewise on returning back at Wilson their Kenya based agents were there to meet us and take us to Ole Sereni before heading out to the airport. I will certainly use Safari Club again for future trips to Kenya or elsewhere in Africa if the occasion arises. I should add that for our first trip with Safari Club, Sosian in the Laikipia District was an excellent recommendation by Paul Downhill and they were very willing to book the places I wanted to stay at namely Loldia House on the banks of Lake Naivasha and Governors Camps in the Masai Mara.
Email Mark Sleep | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, efficient and professional.
We constructed our Ugandan tour starting from a quite basic template with the assistance of Paul and Ellie of Safari Club. We were able to tailor it to perfectly meet our requirements. The itinerary we finished with was superb on paper, and I'm glad to say superb 'in execution' as well! We had a fantastic trip with absolutely no glitches, and felt we really experienced Uganda in the best possible way, through the plans we had put in place with the expert and personalised assistance of the Safari Club. They come strongly recommended by me - I hope to use them again in the near future, and wouldn't hesitate in recommending to friends and family.
Email Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first safari and all expectations were exceeded. A truly fantastic and memorable holiday.
The tour devised by Safari Club for our first ever safari was excellent. Prior to booking they spent a lot of time talking to us to confirm our expectations from a safari, the wildlife we preferred to see, and the type of accommodation most suited to us.
Communication from booking to date of travel was also first class. The advice on clothing to wear/toiletries to take/currency/advice on tipping was extremely useful.
The tour itself was very well organised. We travelled to three camps, each with their own individual charms. The standard of accommodation, service (camp staff and guides), and quality of food were all excellent.
We were recommended to Safari Club by a previous customer who has travelled with them many times.
In summary, we were very impressed with the knowledge, expertise and professionalism of staff at Safari Club. Customer service was excellent and I would have no hesitation booking with them again.
Email ChrisM | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and custom itinerary
Excellent service from talking about initial thoughts, refining to a series of options, to selecting one and customising for our particular preferences. Have used twice and would use again.
Email Lulu and Derek Button | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just great, completely reliable
From the first meeting with the Downhills I had confidence the holiday would be great. Their choices of accommodation, itinerary and Safari were exceptional and the little things they thought of to make things easier for us( not their youngest clients ) turned out to be perfect and made the holiday. Loved Capetown, and So glad we chose (on your advice )an Eastern cape Safari. Shamwari was superb. Very special hotels in winelands something we will never forget. Thank you. Recommend you every time.