African Travels founders Will & Marijnke
African Travels
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- GGTO, VvKR & Calamiteitenfonds
- Tour Types:
- Self-drive budget & mid-range tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $29 to $583 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jan Dheedene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalised trip thanks to listening to travel preference
For our first trip to Africa we turned for the first time to a travel agency. We are used to scheduling our own trips in Asia but Africa seemed the big unknown and looking back it was a wise decision to rely on the expertise of the experts of African Travels. In a Skype meeting, Marijnke asked how we like to travel, gave us a glimpse of the beauty of Namibia - just enough to make us all excited. After this, African Travels put together a roadtrip through the beautiful country, and provided us with all the information needed to leave without a single worry. Due to Covid, all flights and lodgings had to be rescheduled... twice. When finally the long awaited trip came, we were enjoying every minute during the trip... and after the trip in our memories
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Email Jack | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Travels equals service and quality
African Travels: "Service and quality are our top priorities".
I totally agree with this.
Our first contact with African Travels dates back to 2019. The trip was postponed due to Covid and in the end, with our four children, we were able to make the trip this year and it was great. That is of course also due to Namibia and Botswana, they are beautiful countries to visit, but also to Marijnke and her team.
During the three years of preparation, I was always well and patiently helped and I asked a lot of questions to Marijnke. Everything was on time and the way we wanted it. Service is also paramount during the trip. Questions are answered quickly and if there is something, Marijnke and Marieke will make sure that it is taken care of.
If I want to travel to Africa again, I will at least see if it is possible again through African Travels. I don't think anyone else can do it better.
Jack: "Service and quality are their top priorities"
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Email Fam Velleman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Would book by African Travels again
We had a perfect time in South Africa last summer with our two kids (13 & 18 years old). Totally worth the waiting (planned the trip before Covid). We were very happy with all the effort, advice and organisation skills from Marieke en Marijnke. If we decide to go back to Africa, we will absolutely book by African Travels again. Thanks for the lovely time!
Reply from African Travels
Posted on Aug 20, 2022Thank you so much for the possitive feedback! We are very happy to hear you loved your South African experience.
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Email Rene Delnoije | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator I have ever been traveling with. Personal advise, unique contacts en info
African Travels transformed our wishes in a perfect journey trough 3 country's in Africa. The service was always good and possitive despite a hard period due to covid regulations. Even during the yourney we could always relay on the advise and contacts of african travels. Twice we made short nottice changes and African travels supported us perfectle by finding new places to stay and make reservations so that we had a nice time.
The value for money is exceptionally good and made it possible to do a trip that I didn,t think was possible.
Reply from African Travels
Posted on Aug 20, 2022Thanks you so much!
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Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marieka was fabulous, always ready to help and extremely helpful in taking care of all of our needs.
African Travels did an amazing job planning our dream safari. They arranged 3 stays, one in Kruger National Park and two at private parks. All were varied and offered uniques experiences which added much to the overall experience. The animals and habitats were different and allowed us to see more African wildlife than if we had gone to just one area. Vervet monkeys got into a unit our friends stayed in and took her thyroid medicine. Marieke with African Travels organized getting a prescription arranged and having it ready to pick up at a pharmacy in a town we would be passing through on a drive to the next park in just one day!
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Email Hide | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very kind and prompt
The person I corresponded with was very kind in answering all my questions in a prompt manner. I was able to find the right tour that works for me and was able to make all the necessary preparation because of this kind support.
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Email Susan G. & Mel R. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfection
My husband and I booked a month long holiday with Marieke and Marijnke of African Travels. In January 2020 we arrived in Cape Town to begin the 30 day journey that was perfect in every way. From our initial meeting in Cape Town to our airport drop off in Tanzania 30 days later, all was perfectly orchestrated. There were open lines of communication at all times. Our guide and driver in Cape Town was a remarkable human being and a knowledgeable, well informed citizen of this unimaginably beautiful city. All of the guides, drivers and tour companies we dealt with on this trip were top notch. The hand off from one country to another was seamless. There are no words to describe how absolutely satisfied we were with African Travels. This trip went far beyond our expectations leaving us with indelible memories of people, places and experiences.
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Email Michael H. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service, Great Tour and always available
My girlfriend and I booked a 10-day tour through Marieke from African Travels and we had a blast. Marieke helped us plan the trip (even before we paid anything), was very patient with the changes we did and was able to get us better prices. She was always available through WhatsApp and answered ad-hoc questions.
We did a Safari and literally travelled across the country from Joburg to Cape Town. In general, the accommodations (B&Bs) were good, especially the one in Stellenbosch, with a few exceptions. Marieke has stayed at most of them personally, so she knows them well.
My brother had also booked a trip through this agency a few years back and gave great feedback.
I strongly recommend this agency for your SA trip!
Thank you Marieke!
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Email René | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect tailor made trip within budget
Perfect tailor made trip within budget
Our trip perfectly matched our expectations. Marieke and team are good listeners and being very experienced, while living in SA, she could translate our wishes in a very nice tailor made journey. Everything was perfectly organised, rechecked and double checked. She knows most accommodations herself. Because she lives in SA it is very easy to contact her by Whats-app, mail of phone. Next to that African Travels provides a very handy - offline - app with all necessary data in it. Marieke contacted us regularly to check if everything was still OK, and it was !!
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Email Wilms | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable roadtrip from Johannesburg to Capetown
Personal contact. Good listening to our wishes and translating in a fantastic program.
