Ian with elephants at Skybeds, Botswana
Ultimate Africa Safaris (USA)
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1996)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, IATAN & Safari Professsionals of the Americas
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $750 to $7,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Jay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
We used Ultimate Africa Safaris to plan a recent trip to Africa that included Cape Town, two safari camps (Machaba and Gomoti) and Victoria Falls. It was amazing - the trip of a lifetime! Ultimate Africa Safaris was very easy to work with and planned every detail of the trip. We were met every step of the way by individuals in Africa which made the process so simple and easy for us. We didn't have to worry about any aspect of the trip. The individuals we worked with in Africa were amazing and super friendly, willing to do anything we asked of them. The two safari camps Ultimate Africa Safaris selected for us were the best - we compared our camps with other travelers we met along the way and thought our camps provided the best African safari experience. The meals at the camps were fabulous. At both camps we had animals walking through our camps throughout the day and night - it was amazing. We would highly recommend Ultimate Africa Safaris to anyone looking to plan a trip to Africa - you want regret it!!
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Excellent planners for our bucket list trip!
We used UAS for a trip to Africa, and were very happy! They talked us through the entire process, and made it super easy. We gave them a budget and timeline, and they put together a wonderful trip. They communicated with us very punctually, too. There is some planning involved, so we began a year in advance, which I recommend. Ian had great ideas and was very helpful in giving us the most for our money.
We would 100% recommend!
Email Linda Chu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ian and Lorna are knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and organized every detain seamlessly
We just got back from our wonderful Botswana and Mozambique trip, and had an amazing time. Having booked with them five times, we continue to be impressed by their professionalism, attention to detain, and flawlessly organized experience. Ian and Lorna did an outstanding job organizing a complex itinerary and ensured every aspect of our trip was seamless and enjoyable. The itinerary was exceptionally well designed , and the recommendation Ian provided were outstanding , every camp and resort was perfect fit for out travel style, and Ian's suggestions greatly enhanced our overall experience.
Email Deborah | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari with Ultimate African Safaris
Ultimate Africa Safaris planned an incredible African Safari trip for my husband and I. The hotels were superb; the guides were fantastic and extremely knowledgeable, and the logistics of the entire trip were so well coordinated that it was absolutely amazing. All pickups, plane connections, car transfers went off without any problems at all. Ultimate African Safaris listened to what we were looking for in our trip and planned a trip exactly how we requested. One can tell they are experts at what they do! They were so professional and gracious in answering our constant questions as we planned for the trip.
Email Neil Reiter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable -- Next Level -- More than we could have hoped for!
Ian and Lorna put together an amazing trip for our family of 6! We had no idea what to expect, and our dreams were entirely fulfilled. Duba & Selinda -- our 2 camps in Botswana -- were fabulous, with great locations, service, cuisine, comfort, etc. And the guides were top-notch. We saw every major animal, and all the others -- and on multiple occasions! In most cases, our group of six (plus guide), were the only ones out in the bush. We felt very privileged to have the access and intimate viewings of all the animals...It really was special.
This is a complicated trip, AND expensive trip -- with a lot of moving parts, and Ian and Lorna handled everything seamlessly! And, they were always available to take phone calls, respond to email, etc. The expense was well worth it!!!! We felt very well cared for! Not a single hitch during our entire time in Africa!
Ultimate Africa is, well "the Ultimate"!!!
Email Lance Robson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If you can do a safari trip planned by Ultimate Africa, do it.
My wife and I just returned from a safari trip to Zimbabwe, planned and organized by Ultimate Africa Safaris. This was our third trip organized by them and it was so enjoyable, we look forward to the next trip
We had five stops along the way: Harare; Ruckomechi Camp at Mana Pools, NP; a houseboat on Lake Kariba; Linkwasha Camp at Hwange, NP; and Pamushana Lodge in the Malilangwe Game Reserve. Each one was memorable, and the transfers seamless.
If you can do a safari trip planned by Ultimate Africa, do it. You will have a great time and memories for a lifetime.
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Email Paula | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ultimate Africa is a first class tour company that keeps their clients experiences top of mind.
My family and I had the trip of a lifetime to South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, all thanks to Ian and his incredible team at Ultimate Africa Safaris. This journey had long been on our bucket list, but we had no idea how to begin planning something so big. Ultimate Africa stepped in and made it effortless. From start to finish, their expertise, organization, and attentive service turned what could have been overwhelming into a seamless, worry-free adventure.
We were met at airports by friendly greeters, guided by knowledgeable and engaging tour leaders, and stayed in first-class accommodations carefully chosen by the team. Every detail was handled, so all we had to do was relax, explore, and soak in the magic of Africa. Most importantly, we always felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout our journey.
If you’re considering a trip to Africa, I can’t recommend Ultimate Africa Safaris highly enough. They are simply wonderful.
Email Molly and Robb King | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is knowledgeable, passionate and very responsive to our numerous questions.
From the moment we stepped off the plane in Cape Town to the moment we boarded our plane for home, our trip was perfectly planned, organized, coordinated and there was not one glitch!
Researching safari companies is overwhelming and a friend recommended Ian at Ultimate Africa Safaris. Ian’s unique experience helped guide and define our safari adventure. He developed an itinerary which met our wants, needs and budget!
The trip exceeded our expectations and we plan to make a return trip very soon with Ultimate Africa Safaris. Thank you Ian and staff!
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Email Martina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Company, Amazing Tour.
The easiest holiday to book that exceeded my expectations in every way. Ian and Lorna at Ultimate Africa Safaris were easy to deal with and helped me plan my dream trip to Africa.
We discussed what our interests were and the tours were above and beyond what we expected. The booking process was easy as Ultimate Africa walked us through every detail so that there were no hidden costs or surprises.
From the moment we landed in Cape Town and met our first guide we were completely taken care of. We knew the plans for each day and could modify if we were interested in other things.
When we headed to Botswana by plane the transfer was safe and seamless. From plane, to truck, to camp the adventure began and we were truly in awe of everything that we saw and the people that we met. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The camps were beautiful and in gorgeous locations. The staff were professional and friendly. The food was wonderful.
There were animals everywhere we went and the experiences were well beyond our expectations. I will travel with Ultimate Africa again and I highly recommend it to everyone that I know.
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Email Cam McBain | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip planning and execution was seamless from landing until departure
“The trip during the late offseason was as you described: Ultimate! From the time we landed in Cape Town until departure from Johannesburg, 19 days later, it was seamlessly presented. The Dube and Selinda camps were comfortable, well staffed, well provisioned, and the day trips well guided. Our Duba guide: Ntebbie, the first female guide in Botswana, knew her fauna and flora well and comfortably let us experience, 3! Leopards in 4 days. This part of the world has yet to experience the tourist glut and animal pressure in the rest of the World. Try your best to keep it that way! Again, well done! Thank you."
