Southern Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $107 to $1,284 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private Tour - all was perfect!
I did a private tour with Mzanzi in Western Cape end of 2013. It was all very well organized, we visited nice places and the lodges we stayed are all beautiful and nice. On this tour we also had the possibility to do walks and game-drives in private reserves. The communication was very good - the guide knows a lot of things in the nature and told us a lot things about South Africa. I really can say: very good! I really can recommend it.
Unforgettable African adventure
Bongizwe and his team did everything possible to show us the wonders of Africa and share their expert knowledge about the culture, people and abundant wildlife. The tour was exceptionally organized and brought us off the beaten track to experience the authentic Africa. I was very happy with the whole service from day one until the end. Bongizwe is a great tour guide as he has a deep knowledge about Africa's wildlife and brings a lot of experience. He made my unforgettable African adventure possible...
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised & the guides where always happy and helpful lots of fun and nothing to hard for them
All was what I was hoping for very enjoyable trip, accommodation and food was great the hole bundle was great.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best of Botswana tour; Well organised, great guide, great place to visit.
Hello,
Emily and I are well seasoned travellers, although this is the first time for a Safari. We went on the 13 day best of Botswana tour which is a mid range lodge / big safari tent tour. We have been on a few organised tours in the past and can safely say that this tour compares favourably.
We booked very late and during the peak season due to my expat work commitments. One of the advertised hotels wasn't available but Mzanzi adventures were very flexible and gave us a number of different options to choose from as an alternative. Mzanzi were also flexible as we weren't charged for the first night in Johannesburg as we didn't need the accomodation.
Bongi, Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local culture and animals. He had an amazing ability to read the bush on the game drives, we would have missed a lot without him. Bongi is clearly very experienced, he was very professional and attentive to our needs, he frequently checked to make sure everything was ok.
Our tour had far fewer people than the other groups, which meant that we often had the game vehicles to ourselves, the other groups were stuffed together like sardines. The tour vehicle that we had was very comfortable and I couldn't fault Bongi's driving. We were able to stop whenever we saw something that interested us. The accomodation was comfortable and clean (really lovely in Nata, Moremi and Chobe) and the food was very good, especially the Braai Brekkie in the Okovango delta.
We can honestly say that we have no regrets in booking with Mzanzi-Adventures, We think the tour offers good value.
Kind Regards
David and Emily Clifford
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Email Karin Kedem | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marvellous experience
I traveled with a friend of mine for about 10 days from Johannesburg round trip through KZN-Swaziland_Krüger and Blyde River Canyon. Bongizwe prepared that tour, that we booked very shortly before, in a perfect way and he took care of everything 100 %. He is a great game observer and we saw not only the Big 5 already after a short time. I appreciated his flexibility and admired his knowledge about history, animals, plants etc. A highly recommended guide who will fulfill all your travel ideas and wishes.
IT
Email Sylvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Memorable South Africa tour
I and my two Italian friends came back from a memorable South Africa tour a few days ago. Southern tours organized a customized 13 days tour for us. After our arrival in Johannesburg we went straight to the beautiful Drakensberg mountains where we spent one night in a wonderful lodge surrounded by a fantastic landscape. From there we continued our journey to St. Lucia, Hluhluwe, Swaziland, Kruger and then back to Johannesburg. Also all the other lodges have been chosen very well by Southern tours, especially at Hluhluwe game reserve and Kruger where we stayed inside the parks.
Bongizwe is not only a very professional guide, but also a very polite, responsable and helpful person, he always did the very best to meet our expectations and to make this trip an unforgetable adventure. He knows the bush very well and without him we would not have seen so many animals. It did not take us much time to see the Big 5!!
During this trip we also had the possibilty to learn a lot about African culture. Moreover Bongizwe has an excellent knowledge in history.
We are looking forward to planning our next trip with Southern tours!!
IT
Email Cristina Arosio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most amazing tour in South Africa
Starting from Johannesburg we had a great experiance through the Drakensberg mountains, Saint Lucia, Hluhluwe game reserve, Swaziland and Kruger National Park.
Every day spent in South Africa was a different and beautiful experience, where we got the opportunity to see the fantastic landscape and wildlife.
Bongi is a smart guy, very competent guide and sensitive to customer needs.
I really reccomend this tour to whom want to have a special time in their life.
US
Treasure at the End of the Rainbow
We recently completed Southern Tours' 18-day circuit of the "South African Rainbow Route." We enjoyed it immensely and recommend it strongly as an introduction to the richness and variety of this beautiful and complex
Out of Town: The tour takes in a wide range of landscape, wildlife, small communities, and agricultural settings. Big-city sightseeing is not a high priority but can be added at the beginning and end of the rainbow.
Accommodations: The lodgings exceeded our expectations in quality and variety, from furnished rondavels in the national parks to comfortable inns and upmarket hotels. We slept indoors and well every night.
Meals: The pre-paid meals were varied, ample, and consistently excellent. Most lunches were improvised picnics. Pre-paid dinners became rarer during the second half of the tour, and Mrs. W. suggested that the package be tweaked to include more meals and less posh accommodations. (Mr. W. did not second the motion.)
Drinking Water: Tap water is not safe to drink at every stop. All travelers bought large containers of potable water for personal consumption along the way.
Transport: We had a spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned, late-model van. Except for Days 4 and 5, long driving days alternated with shorter ones, so that our time in the van did not become oppressive. Rest stops were 2-2.5 hours apart and blessedly negotiable.
Our Guide: Bonga did the work of two men, guide and driver. As guide, he shared his extensive knowledge of South African geography, geology, flora, fauna, peoples, and history. He has an uncanny eye for discerning animals in a landscape, whether near or far. He speaks English fluently and knows several other South African and European languages as well. Every evening he gave us updates on our plans for the next day and answered our questions fully and patiently. He was responsive to suggestions for minor changes of plan and flexible in dealing with unanticipated developments. He was also highly effective in securing favorable treatment for his clients in crowded situations.
As driver, Bonga's top priority is the safety and comfort of his passengers. He abides by the the laws and unwritten rules of the road, and he considers the needs of other drivers. We never felt unsafe, even when he drove some distance in reverse to stay beyond the reach of an angry elephant coming straight at us on a narrow road.
In other words, Bonga is outstanding in his chosen profession. He is informed and decisive yet always courteous and helpful. We never saw him behave impatiently or rudely or angrily with anyone, be they clients, service providers, or total strangers. He is the model of a true gentleman.
We didn't know quite what to expect at the beginning of the rainbow, but by the end we had discovered a treasure.
DE
Email Sven | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Trip to South Africa, this was an Experience i will never forget.
Great organization, we were picked up from the airport, our driver and guide "Jakob" became our friend and guide, who took care of everything and accompanied us for 11 days through South Africa. He went with us to a Soweto tour, went with us to the football station in Durban and looked for the lions in the Kruger National Park. I have always felt safe and well-guarded, thank you. At the end of the trip, the farewell was really difficult.
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Email Tom | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great time-great tour-great guide
I enjoyed very much out tour in South Africa and Zwaziland seeing many animals especially my favourite hippos. Lodges were perfect and it was never boring. Great talks with our guide Jacob. We had a lot of fun together.