African Savanna Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $14 to $543 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tanja is the best, don't look anywhere else!
We originally contacted Tanja (African Savannah Travel) in 2019 to plan a trip to South Africa and Botswana which had to be postponed due to Covid.
Our priority had been to find a small travel company based in South Africa rather than a big North American one. We hit the jackpot in finding Tanja as she was amazing to work with due to her professionalism, response time and organization. From the first emails we exchanged with her, we knew that we had found the right travel agent to plan our trip. We were able to use her local expertise to plan an unforgettable trip. We had travelled to South Africa before, and Tanja was able to plan an itinerary that really suited our needs. She always gave us wonderful recommendations.
We had to make multiple changes to our trip due to Covid and she was always very accommodating. Her communication and efficiency were outstanding, and our trip ran like clockwork due to her attention to detail. When we arrived in Johannesburg we were met by Gavin, a local guide with a detailed personalized information package which was invaluable. She was also in contact with us via What’s App during the trip checking to see that everything was ok. It was reassuring to know that if there had been a problem Tanja would have been quick to respond to our needs. She also took the trouble to meet us halfway through the trip, it was so great to meet her in person. The game sightings for the whole trip and the variety of lodges were outstanding.
We hope to return to South Africa one day and would never use anyone else. We highly recommended Tanja to anyone who is considering a trip to South Africa, don't look anywhere else!
Email Andy & Sue | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 star service and great communications throughout. Tanja is a delight to work with.
After 2 years of postponements due to Covid etc, we finally got to do our trip of a lifetime in Botswana and South Africa. We had a truly unforgettable trip with fantastic game sightings throughout and all of the lodges were just perfect. The whole thing went like clockwork, it was so well organised. Tanja's expertise, efficiency and communications throughout the planning were outstanding and we even got to meet her in person mid-trip which was an added bonus. Her attention to detail and understanding of our needs and concerns was first rate and the information pack we received on arrival was detailed and helped us throughout the trip. It was a long trip and so we probably won't be back for some time but we know that at some point the bush will be calling us back and when that happens we'll be straight back in touch with Tanja. In the meantime we'll be boring everyone with our amazing stories of game sightings and will be recommending anyone who wants to experience it for themselves to get in touch with Tanja.
Email Rachael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanja was so amazing
So I booked a trip to namibia last year and was so excited about this trip planned by tanja. This trip was so well planned with a few days inbetween to chill and go through pictures. I loved every part of the tour even the African massage roads. Chalemon was the group that we did our tours with and they were so accommodating and helpful. We had some amazing stays in the desert and sossusvlei and Etosha did not dissapoint. Such a truely amazing experience. Tanja was on WhatsApp available whenever she was needed and fantastic communication throughout. Worth every penny! When I come back to Africa will be using this company again can not fault it or their team.
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Email Ellen and Leo Antle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Communication with planning our “Taylor Made Tour!”
Safety was a big concern for us when travelling to Cape town and surrounding areas so decided to go with African Savanna with Tanja as our tour operator.
We have travelled a lot, and this was our first time using a tour company/driver/guide. It was a wonderful carefree experience for my husband and I! We gave Tanja the activities we wanted included and through emails back and forth, she created a fabulous itinerary with a local guide who made our trip unforgettable!
Thanks again for all of your help in planning our trip!! 5 Stars:)
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Email Mahika | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly planned
Recently returned from a 9 day trip to South Africa (April 2022) that covered game watching in Kruger, Wine tasting in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch and fabulous Cape Town and Cape Point. As a solo traveler with limited time, it was important to find a travel agent-who would work with me. Safety is always a part of my planning. Tanja (African Savanna Travel) covered all the bases and more. She put together an itinerary that included all my requests -at very short notice. Although I only overnighted in Joburg before catching my flight to Kruger, Tanja had arranged a local guide, Gavin, to meet me on my arrival and take me to my hotel. She also arranged all the internal transfers. She checked daily with my guides throughout the tour.
I wanted to include a couple of hikes/walks as well as a museum visit in Cape Town-She found the Ideal guide in Machiel-He is an avid hiker as well a lifelong resident of Cape Town. He was also my guide in the wine country tour. With his knowledge of the history of Cape Town, local food joints, the wineries, art and the Cape’s lovely flora and fauna and the best views, (and the best parking spots), he made my visit to Cape Town memorable
Thanks for arranging a fantastic trip Tanja, I plan to return. Highly recommend Tanja ((African Savanna Travel) for your personalized tours in Southern Africa.
NL
Email Jook | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator Tanja was the best!!!
Before-during and after the trip we could ask anything, quick response solving problems if they occure good tips flexible and open for alternative ideas. Very good welcome info and route information by arrival. Will recommand this operator to everybody.
Email Pierre Joubert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and recommendation of lodge was beyond expectation .
African Savanna Travel service was great fast email response and hassle-free fast booking .
Tanja heard our request for the trip to a Game lodge in Hoedspruit area.
Her recommendation of a lodge was beyond my expectation and we as a family had an absolute unforgettable Bush experience.
African Savanna Travel will definitely be on speed dial for future trips
CA
Email Lori Carlisle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great service for our group!
After many back and forth email communications to create the ultimate itinerary for our group we were very happy to finally get on our way. Our group of 30 was very pleased with service, accommodations and guide (Machiel) on our 7 day tour of South Africa. Tanja (African Savanna Travel) had everything organized smoothly- hotel check-ins were very smooth with keys already labeled for us on arrival- we rarely took more that 5 minutes to check in the whole group of 30. All of our activities were great and communication between Machiel and our destinations was constant so that we would waste no time on arrival. Machiel was continually in contact with our next stop to let them know our ETA and make changes on the fly. This made everything go very smoothly for us. On top of all the regular tasks, Machiel also assisted one of our group members to make travel plans for a family emergency that arose part way through the trip. Janet was able to rest easy knowing that Machiel was helping her make connections every step of the way - above and beyond. I would certainly use African Savanna Travel again for my touring needs.
NL
Email Nol Havermans | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
High Quality, excellent service, gave us a very relaxed feeling during traveling.
Excellent service, great help!
Thanks to Africa Savanna Travel we had a very great time in South Africa.
We already planned a trip two years ago, but due to personal circumstances we had to cancel our holiday at that time. But it was a pleasure to keep in touch with Africa Savanna Travel and Tanja managed to arrange the same Safari lodge this year under nice conditions. It turned out to be a perfect location. Even so the other locations Africa Savanna Travel arranged for us were nice, proper and sweet. Also the communication with Africa Safari Travel was easy and accurate and very nice.
But most of all we appreciate the service and assistance we experienced during our trip. At one moment when we had some problems with our personal documents, Tanja immediately came to help us and solve the problem. It is very nice when you are travelling to know to have a ‘backup’ in a travel agency with so much compassion for their clients. It made us feel very relaxed.
We will recommend Africa Safari Travel to anybody who wants to go there. If we go there again, we surely contact Tanja.
NL
Email Eloy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service, personal, thinking with you to make things better
We really liked the great service we've experienced. Caring, well informed and working with and for us. Really good experience.