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 Betsie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Overall very professional and put a great experience together
We went in May to the central part of the Serengeti. Weather was great, not too many other vehicles on the road. We had a fantastic guide and driver in Pascal. He was a master driving on the difficult roads. He was knowledgeable, patient, very punctual and handled difficulties with grace. He was a good ambassador for the tour company. We saw so many of the animals and was spoilt for choice and thrills. The trip is not the cheapest, but still the experiences we had money cannot buy. Just an unforgettable experience!
Email Erika | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
every tour is well planned to the finest detail with good customer support
Our Namibian holiday exceeded all our expectations! It is a beautiful country with friendly people and with exhilarating experiences: from the sea, dessert and the Etosha game reserve. We stayed in luxurious lodges with outstanding services and guides. Food and other expenses are affordable and value for money. It is a vast country with many and special places to visit. Our guide and tour agent made sure that we were well informed of what to expect and gave us useful information. This was a enlightening experience!
Email Lientjies | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly organized trip with exceptional attention to detail.
This was one of the best-organized trips we have ever taken. The team behind the scenes did an exceptional job planning every detail, from the accommodation and travel arrangements to the choice of destinations and activities. Everything was perfectly coordinated, and we never encountered a single problem during the entire journey.
Dennis, our guide, was the true highlight of the trip. He was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and endlessly helpful. More than that, he brought energy, humour, and genuine passion to every day, making each experience richer and more enjoyable. He made us feel welcome, cared for, and excited about every destination we visited. Dennis didn't just guide the trip—he made it unforgettable.
Thank you to everyone involved for creating such a seamless and memorable experience. We couldn't have asked for better planning or a better guide. We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
Email Janet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Explore Plus is extremely knowledgable, efficient and the overall experience is excellence
Communication from the start was fast and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and no question was ignored. We received detailed information regarding the entire trip and suggestions such as sunset cruises and shuttles were all organised for us.
Email Ronny-Ann | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The organisation said f the trio was 5 Star and the execution did not disappoint! We’ll be back!
An incredible organisation, very processional and pleasant, good value for money and all boxes ticked. Will definitely recommend and will use them again!
Email Alta Wessels | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gorilla trekking with eXplore Plus hits the sweet spot.
We were a group of six travelers that booked a trip to Rwanda during May 2026 through eXplore plus. The main purpose of the trip was to do Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, but the trip they put together was so much more. The gorillas were undoubtedly the highlight of the trip, but during our week in Rwanda we also got a good overview of the the country as a whole. We visited the Genocide Museum, did the Canopy walkway in Nyungwe National Park, went Chimpanzee hiking, visited the King's Palace with the royal cattle, went on a boat trip on Lake Kivu and so much more. The accommodation exceded our expectations, it was way more luxurious than we ecpected and the food (3 meals a day) was very good as well.
I really think they hit the sweet spot as far as experiencing the country, seeing the highlights and doing so in luxury goes. Compared to other quotes we got for our trip they also hit the sweet spot in terms of cost - considering that it was an all inclusive cost. We only had to pay extra for alcoholic drinks (at the final lodge that was included) and tips for the rangers, guides, porters, etc.
I can highly recommend eXplore Plus. Their service was outstanding and the proof was in the wonderful experience we had.
Outstanding service, outstanding experience
We did the May 2026 Serengeti Migration tour, the entire experience- from booking to actual tour - was incredible. The hotels were fantastic, the Serengeti was magical, the hot air ballon ride was out of this world, and the guides were knowledgeable. The whole trip was organized perfectly and seamlessly. We loved every minute of every packed day.
Email Liebie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are extremely professional
Visiting the gorillas in Rwanda with Explore Plus was a dream come true. Not in my wildest imagination did I think we would get so close to them. It was just unbelievably fantastic
Email Brian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent , regular communication and full details of trip booked provided.
The Rovos Rail trip from Vic Falls to Pretoria was excellent and excursions well planned. Catering and service on board were world class.
Email Elmarie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It was a great tour, accommodation was excellent and tour guides did their utmost so that we could see the gorillas and chimpanzees.