Encompass Africa
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, CATO & ATAS
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $229 to $1,960 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Encompass Africa provides a personalised safari booking service and listen to your wants and needs!
The Zimbabwe/South Africa safari we just completed in November, 2018, was our 6th safari booking with Encompass Africa. To keep going back to Encompass Africa for our African experiences is a testament to the services they offer. Encompass take into account your preferred budget, the countries you want to visit, the animals and environment you are interested in and tailor a safari to suit. Depending on what's on your wish list and budget, it may not be achievable in one safari, all the better to have a great time on the first safari and start planning the second as you land back home!
Most of our safaris have been between 19 and 25 days, which suits us. We visit a maximum of 3 countries so we aren't flying up and down the African continent, which can add dramatically to your budget.
Our last trip we visited 3 camps in Hwange national Park, Zimbabwe, each completely different, Vic Falls, Cape Town for a week, then up to greater kruger in South Africa at a luxury camp. Simply fantastic, not a lot of flying around, maximum time in camps, which is what you want.
We have also been to some extreme safari experiences, such as Odzala in the Republic of Congo, boated on the Nile in Uganda, mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the Serengeti, chimp trekking on Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, so Africa is you oyster :), golf in South Africa.
If you are unsure where to go, Encompass can advise you so you can get the bitten by the African bug and try different places and experiences.
We will continue to book our African trips through Encompass.
Email Gail | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Encompass Africa love what they do, they genuinely care about making your Africa trip perfect!
We have visited Africa many times, and in the latter 8 years our safaris have been exclusively and flawlessly organised through Encompass Africa. Their service is outstanding, we cannot recommend this company highly enough. Encompass Africa is most professional and yet we are also made to feel as if we are 'part of the family'. They are a passionate, thoughtful and knowledgeable team who understand us and what we enjoy and then tailor each journey to specifically suit our interests.. The planning of a safari with them is such a fun and exciting process from start to finish - all part of the adventure! Encompass Africa deliver in every respect. We have had some unbelievable and unforgettable true wilderness experiences through Encompass Africa that will remain with us and last a lifetime. Thank you!
Email Robyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastically planned 6 1/2 weeks in Africa
Encompass Africa was fantastic in the planning of this epic safari. We just let them know the dates we wished to travel and the places we would like to visit. From there they articulately planned everything for us. Everything was planned to precision from the pick up transfers, internal flights to the individual safari camps, an exclusive tour of Tanzania for just 2 of us and a small group tour with 6 of Namibia.
We travelled from Kenya through Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Namibia, Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), Botswana and South Africa. The accommodation booked was great and we were also staying amongst the wildlife in luxury tents (the very best of glamping I would say) and luxurious guest lodges where the staff were very friendly and hospitable.
We cannot recommend highly enough the way in which Jonathon Wilson and the team at Encompass Africa made our African Epic Safari such a memorable holiday of a lifetime.
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Email Glen & Christine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Their attention to our desires for our safari experience was outstanding!
We were blown away by the safari experience -- it was our first safari and we had no idea it would be as wonderful as it was! From the drives and activities to view the animals, to the accommodations, to the food and staff...everything exceeded our expectations. Encompass Africa put together a perfect package based on our desires and their communication was perfect...we were reminded of tasks to do, what to pack, deadlines and everything necessary for a great adventure! We can't wait to do it again and would not trust anyone but Encompass Africa to plan our next trip!
Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We used the Safari Specialist
Having been on only 1 safari previously,many years ago, we certainly needed professional help in choosing how to maximize our safari experience. That's where Jono and his team came to the rescue. Jono listened to what we were looking for and put together a tailor made itinerary for the four of us. We had seen many group tours for safari but that's not what we wanted. We eventually had an amazing experience of three destinations in Zambia. We found Jono and the entire team meticulous in their approach and detail. Jono's intimate knowledge of Africa meant that the destinations were exactly what we were hoping for. Lions, leopards, wild dogs, hippos, elephant, you name it we saw it. Also we had the amazing experience of a walking safari, where we encountered lions and canoe safari where we encountered hippos and crocodiles up close. The entire process including all documentation, internal flights, transfers etc went like clockwork. We will definitely be doing another safari with Encompass Africa.
Email Duncan and Iona Beattie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific, fantastic, superb.....do i need to say more?
Encompass Africa were simply awesome in every respect - would use them again at the drop of a hat - our Safari was arranged by Jono and Katie - thank you. Their expertise and knowledge in the planning staff were invaluable and when we got there all arrangements worked seamlessly. Not one single hiccup. Would highlight their on the ground mobile camping safari partner, Safari Life, is equally as good. Simply brilliant all round
Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best in their field
What can I say but pure excellence
Our holiday was unforgettable thanks to the team at Encompass Africa
When we had a small glitch with our flights it was fixed with a minimum of fuss and was done so very promptly
I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathon and his team to anyone wanting the full African experience-their knowledge of travel in Africa is unsurpassed
It all went of in a seamless manner
Once again thanks Encompass Africa for the trip of a lifetime
Email Betty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip organised by Encompass Africa
Encompass Africa planned and booked a fantastic trip for us to Africa including Mozambique, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park and Okavango Delta. Gen had great knowledge and personal experience of Africa and we immediately felt relieved to be booking our holiday with someone who could advise us on the best places to stay and the easiest and safest ways to travel within Africa. Our research and ideas were combined with advice from Encompass resulting in an amazing trip. Our itinerary was very informative and detailed and we were given all contact numbers that we may need in Africa. Gen and Katie answered any questions that we had before we left. On our trip everything that was planned went very smoothly and we were impressed with all our accommodation and transfers. Encompass Africa are a great travel agent with specialised knowledge of Africa which made for an unforgettable trip. I would definitely recommend Encompass Africa.
Email Suzanne Jenkins | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Encompass Africa are professional, knowledgeable and so easy to deal with.
Jono and his team did an awesome job for our group arranging our first-time African holiday. Our holiday was amazing - our accommodation and safaris were superb. Encompass Africa exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be calling on them the next time we go to Africa. They even think of the small, yet important things, eg. arranging someone to meet us at the airport to show us to our airport hotel was much appreciated after a long flight from Australia. I would highly recommend Encompass Africa.
AFRICAN SAFARI - A MUST DO BUCKET LIST ITEM
My wife and I engaged Encompass Africa to arrange our African safari and we were so impressed with the great service, knowledge and expertise that they provided - what a great professional outfit. We were immediately more than happy with the great customer service, quick and accurate information as well as quote on cost of our proposed South African Safari / Holiday. Whenever we had the need to make some minor fine tuning to our trip, it was always handled quickly, accurately and with a great friendly attitude. Now that my wife and I have returned from our trip, we can only say that it very much exceeded our expectations.
The safari tour was unbeleivable both in what we were able to see and the fact that our tour guide was first class. We were so happy with Simon Manyotto - (our tour guide) and we would have no hesitation in recommending Simon to anyone. He was fantastic, knowledgable, a mechanic and very good photographer.
We would also have no hesitation in recommending Encompass Africa to our family and friends. We felt total confidence in their abilities in arranging our holiday from start to finish.