Mariska and Rika - owners of eXplore Plus Travel
eXplore Plus Travel & Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Arusha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient and economical
This is my second experience booking with explore Plus and both bookings were flawless. Naomi and Rita are exceptional. My booking to Botswana was confirmed and booked within a week even with adding on a day. Their services are reliable and great value for money.
We were booked into Elephant Safari Lodge in Savute and Eagle Island Lodge in the Delta. We were met at the airport in Maun on arriving and leaving, by the local representative, who assisted us through the airport. All charter plane transfers were booked and it was a wonderful experience, flying over the delta.
Both lodges were amazing. The staff were friendly, paid attention to the every detail, and made our stay absolutely unforgettable. The rangers were just awesome, our butlers were exceptional and the food was delicious.
We have already recommended these lodges to our friends and family.
Our stay in Botswana felt like our home away from home.
Email Elspeth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beyond expectations
I have done many wonderful trips that were professionally organized. Naomi offered a Mozambique trip to Villa Santorini in Vilanculos. The organization was seamless Naomi responded swiftly to all queries before going timeously. This has always been my experience with Explore Plus.
The Villa itself is spectacular right on the ocean with breathtaking views, makes you think you are in a travel magazine. The care and anticipation of your requirements required requires a book on its own and the food was 5 star. Nicholas the host was always available and ready with suggestions and seamlessly altered any change of plans. Thank you Nicholas. Neve took care of me regarding menus and beverages again faultless.
I unfortunately got a bug on plane so I was man down for a few days. The one trip I did was snorkeling at Bazaruto island. A trio on a catamaran helmed by Paulinho and assisted by Thomas who accompanied us on our “dives”. We saw dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and even had sighting of a dugong the had lunch on the beach with a nap. 5 star again.
It is quiet understated luxury although apparently full you not ever were aware of other people. It’s a place where you recharge, quietly find your centre and everything is taken care of.
Having travelled extensively it has been a unique and pleasurable experience. I am ready to book again in September.
Thank you Explore Plus for facilitating this and for all at Villa Santorini for fulfilling everything I needed
Kindest Elspeth
Email Dries van Niekerk | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Provisionally affective with good comms.to customer and back!
Well and efficiently organised and run!
I found service standards excellent throughout and kept one well informed!
The tour was good and the guides/drivers well man-nerd and excellent knowledge of the whole area,animals and birds!
Negatives were the too long distances traveled and the condition of most inner roads very poor accentuating therefore distances feeling further!The rain did add to this for sure!One needs a fair fitness !
Email Taryn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The team was great and went out of their way to assist us even in difficult situations.
The trip to Tanzania, was amazing, value for money, we stayed at beautiful lodges and had truly excellent guides, which went out of their way to assist us. Our tour guide Bianca was kind and attentive to all the members needs, she helped us in difficult situations and nothing was too much for her. I would truly recommends Explore plus for your next travel. Thank you Explore Plus for an amazing adventure.
Email Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well Organized & Efficient
I found eXplore Plus Travel & Tours very well organized and efficient. The answers to any queries I had came quickly and were answered satisfactorily. The tour package covered all my needs and was very enjoyable.
Email Judy Johnston | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The most excellent, professional and organised team in wildlife and safari travel
The Serengeti safari is a pre-eminent experience for any bush lover and Explore has gone the extra mile to make it incredible and forever memorable. The tour guide, Bianca, was organised, willing and always cheerful in dealing with all matters on tour. Our driver / game guide, Dennis, was one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides I have ever been with. His knowledge of the birds was outstanding and impressive and he too was always happy and willing to address any query from the guests.
I cannot praise the Explore team more and wish you all the best in all your future tours. I will definitely be joining you again.. Thank you !!!
Email Hendrik | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very professional service with the aim of making it easy for us to enjoy Victoria Falls.
We have previously used eXplore Plus so it says a lot if one goes back to them for such a travel to Victoria Falls. We did decide to go at short notice due to the high level of the water in the Zambezi River. Communication was clear and quick and the arrangements worked 100%. I did have a quick look at trying to do it myself and realized I could easily get things wrong. Cost wise I could not see any saving if I did it all myself. Mariki was the agent we worked with and she did offer us the cheaper indirect flight options which was a significant saving comared to the direct flight. In the end we went with the cheaper option via Johannesburg instead of directly from Cape Town. The 4 nights at Victoria Falls was great and we did a couple of excursions which we booked via the hotel, Ilala Lodge.
Email Maria | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booking with eXplore Plus Travel & Tours takes all the hassles out of planning travel.
We travelled to Santorini in Mozambique for a couple of days, promoted and booked with eXplore Travel & Tours. As with all the other tours and travels we have booked with them, everything was hassle free. Excellent service from the host company and accommodation was the best we have ever had. The whole experienced exceeded any promotional material.
Great
The experieince was amazing. It was a journey through nature. It was a reminder of how vast, beautiful, and alive the world truly is
Competent and Efficient
Wow a superlative experience.Both the guides were first class and Knowledgeable.
Service, the unexpected were handled professional and quickly.
Value for money,Yes
Reliability on time,
If one is interested in ancient history this is one of the tours for you,but not without an excellent guide.