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:
- $134 to $288 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience
We (2 friends) booked a 4day / 3 night safari tour to Kruger from JNB with Endless Summer. Rhys was our guide, but not only a guide he was also a cook and an excellent animal spotter. We basically saw all of the animals on the drives with him. He is also very knowledgable about Kruger and the animals, and it was very good to have all the explanations on the spot. We also went on game drives organised by the camps, but honestly they were no better than the ones with Rhys. The only advantage is that the rangers are allowed to stay out after dark.
Since we spent quite a lot of time in the car driving around, it was nice to find out that Rhys is a good and safe driver. To our initial (and very pleasant) surprise, Rhys was also our cook for all the time. He prepared braai dinners, breakfasts/brunches and snacks along the way. The food was really delicious and it felt as a genuine South African experience.
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Email Dani | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They provided us an unforgettable experience.
Our trip in South Africa was fantastic. We decided to discover Kruger Park with our kids aged 16 and 20 (they are still taking about this wonderful experience). Anthony & Brett from Endless Summer Tour took us from our hotel in Richards Bay to drive to Kruger Park. We crossed Swaziland and they took care of us with a great professionalism. While in Kruger, they organized everything; we just had to look at animals, landscape and listen to Brett’s knowledge and little stories. With them we not only did a safari, we were part of it spending time observing animals and their behavior, especially elephants and lions. It was just amazing. They provided us an unforgettable experience. And above that they prepared wonderful meals and barbecues letting us discover braai and South African dishes in a very friendly and warm atmosphere. We would highly recommend these guys they are just great in sharing their own experience.
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Email ChicagoCouple | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!!! You will not be disappointed!
Our safari with Endless Summer tours was hands down the most amazing experience ever! From Chicago, my wife and I traveled to South Africa at the end of May 2015. We booked a four day private safari at Kruger National Park. The private safari was definitely the way to go because we were able to do what we wanted and didn’t have to stop based on preferences of the rest of a group. We couldn’t have been happier with our tour guide Rhys. He was incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly and you could tell he was so passionate about the animals. He was also an amazing cook!
We expected to see some animals on this trip but our expectations were blown out of the water with the variety and amount of sightings we had. Giraffes, white rhino, herds of elephants, wild dog, hippo, lion, buffalo, zebra, you name it, we saw it. Rhys knew exactly where to go and how to approach the animals. We would start out early each morning and drive for about 3 hours, have lunch and then continue on for a couple more. We would break for a couple of hours and then went out for night drives. The night drives weren’t as exciting as our day drives but still a great experience.
On one of our drives, we nearly saw a kill!! A lioness was waiting in the bush hunting two impala that seemed to be fighting with each other. It looked as if she was going to pounce any moment when suddenly one of her adolescent cubs that was playing in the distance decided to get curious and run over by the impala which scared them away. It was amazing to see this even if we didn’t actually see a kill. Rhys mentioned that it is rare to see a kill and he had only seen about 4 himself. On another drive we saw a pack of 9 or so wild dogs. Apparently there aren’t too many of them around anymore in Kruger and was a rare siting. We followed them for some time and then they wandered off into the bush. No less than a minute later, there were two lioness in front of us. One of them went into the bush while the other simply walked around for a while. She was so close to us and even brushed up against the side of the car. Our hearts were racing to see this so close!
During our four day stay in Kruger, we stayed at Lower Sabre and Biyamiti cabins. Lower Sabre had a nice room with a cute porch that had an outdoor kitchen full of cooking utensils and a grill. Biyamiti was similar but a more spacious cabin and indoor kitchen. Each night Rhys cooked some delicious meals. We did not expect to eat as well as we did during our stay. Every night was a traditional brai (South African BBQ). We had chicken, sausages, bacon and steaks! Even for lunch Rhys was on the grill cooking eggs, sausage, bacon toast and veggies. We did not go hungry. This time of year was their winter and did get pretty chilly on the early morning drives and evenings so be prepared to have some warmer clothing.
Overall, this was an incredible experience. There are no words to describe this adventure besides breathtaking and magical. We saw everything we wanted to see and then a whole lot more. We were sad to leave Rhys too. We really got along so well with him and was great to hang out. He really made our experience that much better. I can’t say enough great things about this Endless Summer tour. Thanks so much for this experience!!
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Email Randy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, simply the best!
From the initial contact, to planning and booking, I can't say enough how wonderful everything was. The complete package far exceeded my expectations. From the moment we were picked up at the Nelspruit airport, the adventure of our lifetime had truly begun. We spent 8nights/9days directly in Kruger and our guide Rhys was on top of everything. Talking to others at the various camps we stayed at (5 different camps, which were all amazing) I can truly say that we seemed to always be at the right place and at the right time. We stayed at Skukuza, Berg-en-Dal, Satara, Sirheni and Hoya Hoya. In addition to the multitude of Elephants, Giraffes, Rhinos, Buffalo, Baboons, Antelopes of all sizes, Jackals and Hyenas (the usual suspects), we had 1 Cheetah sighting, 8 Leopard sightings (one of which was eating an Impala and another was attacking a Porcupine - the Porcupine won), 9 Lion sightings (some 35 total Lions) and 2 night drive African Wild Cat sightings. I understand we were extremely lucky on the sightings, but Rhys and co put us in the position to be that lucky and that is what a great tour company and guide does. We even joked that they must of booked the animals for us too. We felt pampered and privileged. I can't recommend Endless Summer Tours enough and I would book them again in a heartbeat.
I should also add that I originally worked with another safari tour company on the dates and flights in and out of Kruger. That operator turned out to be quit flaky in communication, service and planning, and then disappeared at the last minute from contact for several weeks putting our booked flights and the entire trip in jeopardy as the camps were being booked up fast. Endless Summer Tours came to the rescue, worked around our dates and made our Safari unforgettable! Simply the best!!!
Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had a lovely time in Kruger
We had a really nice trip and saw all the big 5 more than once. Thanks again!
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Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Authentic and private safari experience - definately value for money!
Initial communication with the company was very good, but they could have been better at advising on where to go in the park, and what each area could offer. The planning of the trip could have been better in order to minimize unnecessary transport and aim at staying at more attractive locations. Camps get unavailable quickly so book in good time. However, the guide was very experienced and knowledgeable and went the extra mile to give us a good experience. All in all a very memorable experience, where we saw a vast selection of animals and got even closer to them than expected. A very good company if you are looking for private safari.
Email Barry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the best experience of my life been back in SA after 30 years they looked after us so well.
Outstanding, executive, outofthisworld youcantbeat
Email Richard Turner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Kruger Park experience
My wife, myself and our 2 sons (19 & 22) booked the safari from Australia.
From the first email contact it was clear that nothing was too much trouble. Booking, payment, instructions as to what to bring etc were easy. When we arrived in South Africa we had 2 nights in Pretoria and were then picked up by Rhys and Gayle for the drive to Kruger. The vehicle they used was a kind of combi and was perfect for the 4 of us. For the next 4 days we proceeded to see a constant stream of wildlife - about 40 different species including the big 5 - and receive a constant stream of interesting information from Rhys.
The camps and accommodation were clean and comfortable. All meals were provided by Rhys and Gayle and they were excellent - simple food but absolutely delicious - and plentiful! We thought that this safari was the perfect length of time.
On the 4th day they took us to Johannesburg airport for a flight to Cape Town.
Everything was included in the price and it was outstanding value for money.
Would not hesitate to recommend these guys to anyone. Bring a good camera!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect honeymoon adventure
I can’t say enough good things about Endless Summer and our guide Anthony. My husband and I went to South Africa for our honeymoon, and when we picked a tour company to guide our Kruger safari, we pretty much expected to be thrown in with a larger group and have a fairly impersonal but still interesting trip. What we got with Endless Summer couldn’t have been further from that. After flying from in from the US we were greeted by a welcoming face at the airport, Anthony, who would would be our guide for the rest of the Safari. After he helped us get things squared away in the car, he drove the two of us the 5 hours from Johannesburg to Kruger while explaining a lot of things to us about South Africa that neither of us knew - everything from race relations to politics to "what kind of tree is that" to the farming and mining industry practices. But getting to the park was just the beginning. As soon as we entered the park it was pure magic: we saw hippos, elephants, rhino, giraffes, wild dogs, hyenas, lions, leopards, ostriches, warthogs, cheetahs, crocodiles, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, baboons, even a black mamba -- just to name a few. In total Anthony spotted and pointed out over 60 birds and beasts that we had never seen in the wild before, and many that we had never seen before, period. Some of what you see when you're on safari is just pure luck - and we were lucky - but we would not have seen 1/10th as much without the benefit of such an incredibly experienced guide. Anthony could see things with his blind eye while driving that we didn't notice until we stopped and stared at where he pointed with binoculars (which we forgot to bring and he let us use his, because he's great), and he had his ear to the proverbial ground the entire time looking for recent sightings to give us the best possible chance to see some of the more impressive animals. We knew we were in for good hands with the animal sightings, but then the home-cooked meals Anthony made for us every morning and evening made it all the better. For four incomparable days we spent hours out in the bush watching amazing things and eating like royalty. Anthony was very easy to be around and a lot of fun; even though we just met him at the airport, in a lot of ways we felt like we were on the most epic camping trip of all time with a "old friend." It was an absolutely amazing experience and we didn’t have to do much beyond show up at the airport -- it truly could not have been easier. My husband and I cannot recommend enough working with Endless Summer for an tour activity while you are visiting in South Africa. Their expertise, personal approach, and experience make for a wonderful time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience - Incredible Kruger
From first contact I was impressed with the professionalism and manner of this company. They were informative and accommodating from initial enquiry through to payment and return home.
There were a few particulars that made organising a safari for our group problematic but the team at Endless Summer navigated these easily and we are glad we elected to have these guys as our operator.
The guide they chose for us was outstanding and all combined, made this experience truly memorable.
I have no hesitation in recommending them to other travellers.