Timeline Travel Team
Timeline Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- SATSA & N12 Treasure Route Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Krasimir Dinkov | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t trust Timeline Travel!!! Based on my experience, I felt scammed and completely misled
We visited South Africa in early May. We were a group of 35 people from Bulgaria and we paid Timeline Travel a total of about 81 000 USD, but we didn't get what we paid for. Mr. Andrew Machete turned out to be a brazen liar - he changed the program as he wanted. We didn't visit Chobe National Park in Botswana at all. Andrew did not provide us with a local guide except on the day of arrival. Another absurd discrepancy was the fact that no entrance fees to museums, reserves or natural landmarks were paid in advance as agreed (exepting Kruger National Park and the Apartheid Museum). This was outrageous, especially as Mr.Machete did not answer any of the phone calls, and later, even when he were with us, he kept changing the program and we had to pay the entrance fees. We spent an extra 4400 USD. Andrew repeatedly promised to refund this money, but of course this did not happen. I should also mention the vehicle we traveled in most of the time - the bus was literally falling apart, dirty, no air-condition, no microphone. One day we had to wait two hours for the bus to pick us up from the hotel.
Companies like Timeline Travel should not be allowed to provide tourism services.
BZ
Email Aloin Petit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari tour was fantastic
The safari tour was fantastic. Andrew is incredibly nice, professional, and informed. The automobile was brand new, really comfortable, and we had no problems, so I always feel protected. It was a wonderful experience all around. When I return to South Africa, I will most certainly use Timeline Travel again.
JP
Email Chhotukumar C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing time at the National Park and a dream come true
We had an amazing time at the National Park and a dream come true.Timeline Travel Tours provides a hassle-free and luxurious experience. The park's vast landscape and incredible wildlife diversity left us speechless. Highlights include lion tracking and viewing herds of elephants at waterholes. The lodge offers impeccable service and comfortable accommodation. It was a trip of a lifetime, perfectly executed by a team that clearly understands the magic of safari. I recommend Timeline Travel
BZ
Email Matthias Beich | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Timeline Travel is the ideal fusion of excellent company and learning
Timeline Travel is the ideal fusion of excellent company and learning. As we took in the stunning game drive, we were fascinated. It was incredible to see rhinos and elephants up close. The service was excellent, and the accommodations were cozy. Time Line Travel enhanced the experience by skillfully managing all the arrangements, freeing us up to appreciate the desert's splendor. A must-see for those who enjoy the outdoors
CA
Email Bruno Saucier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing two day safari
We had an amazing two day safari. The seamless transition from timely travel to personalized care set the stage for an amazing experience. Fascinated by seeing the Big Five in their own environment, especially the elusive cheetah. The food was delicious and the lodge was really comfortable. Each game drive was enhanced by enthusiastic and informed guides. Timeline Travel ensured that everything was taken care of, paving the way to the ideal desert.
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Email Heli Vehviläinen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We never had to worry about anything, and the service was great
Traveling with three kids is tough, but Timeline Travel made it easy. They designed the ideal schedule for our family, combining enjoyable travel with peaceful hotel stays. Especially during our timeline travel tour, our guide was kind and gentle with the children. We never had to worry about anything, and the service was great. Thanks a lot for the timeline!
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Email Arber Marquis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The 4 day safari on Timeline Travel was great
The 4 day safari on Timeline Travel was great. Countless leopards have encountered amazing animal sightings made possible by their uniqueness. The encounter was enhanced by the knowledge of the guides, who provided fascinating insights into animal behavior. The lodge was hard to leave because of its unique blend of luxury and genuine charm. Timeline Travel Tour's excellent preparation made the trip memorable and stress-free. Would recommend it to anyone looking for the best safari experience; It was a necessary adventure but they did it and I thank them immensely
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Email Ashley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Do not book with this company or Andrew as you will not get what he promises you.
Andrew is not even capable of setting up a successful timeline for a trip which makes the name of his company ironic and absurd in his case. He cannot be trusted. Andrew did not include all activities, services, and meals as promised for the itinerary we agreed upon for the set price that was established. There were numerous activities and fees he did not book or pay in advance, causing multiple complications. He tried to cheat us out of several things to keep as much money for himself rather than honoring our agreement. He refused to give us vouchers or contact details for accommodations, drivers, or anything related to our trip after he got our money and we were already in South Africa. He put us in an unsafe and very vulnerable situation on this trip, not to mention caused us immense anxiety. We had to spend our free time trying to troubleshoot the problems he created. We lost hours battling with him trying to pay for things he promised and had to recruit people from our lodges to help us. He scheduled drivers to pick us up at our hotel at the same time we were supposed to be on a boat ride or safari 3 hours away. This caused us to miss multiple activities be they were not scheduled in a realistic way. We were left in the middle of no where without a driver one night and another night we not given the accommodation we were promised and forced to camp in a tiny zip up tent in the middle of wild animals instead of the luxury tented lodge described in the itinerary that Andrew just decided he was not going to book as promised. I could write pages on all the lies and deception this man did regarding our trip. Andrew literally told me that he was going to make my trip painful after he took our money and we were dropped off by ourselves in Kruger NP (when he was supposed to be our guide/driver for 2 more days)and this was the only thing that came out of his mouth that was true. Do not give this company or Andrew any money. Avoid at all costs.
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Email Alyssa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is a dishonest man who only selectively paid for activities/ meals on our itinerary.
This man did not stick to our agreed upon itinerary. He would not provide us vouchers or confirmations for bookings because he had only paid for some of our activities and not others. He did not always provide the stated accommodations on our itinerary either, changing some of them after we paid. Even certain meals on the itinerary were not provided. If it was not for the help of the employees of our lodging and transportation companies that advocated for us to get payment and information out of Andrew, it could have been much worse. It was a vulnerable situation, having paid for the whole trip and being in another country without the security that everything was provided for. We were trying to stay one step ahead by calling our lodging ahead of time to find out if it was paid for and which excursions. It was hard to enjoy our trip with having so much anxiety and insecurity.
PT
Email Antonio Gomes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fast & efficient
I was looking for a Safari in the Greater Kruger National Park and clicked on the Timeline Travel link. Within a hour I received a detailed quote. Made some changes to the and booked with them a 4 days package from Johannesburg to Kruger Park via the Panorama Route.
EPIC!!!!!!!
Thanks guys for all your help. We had a fantastic 4 days.