Nhlalala Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $131 to $1,051 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Tania | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating and helpful
I contacted Norman rather late the night before we wanted to travel. He was very accommodating and was happy to arrange our tour at the last minute
All was arranged professionally. The usual accommodation was full but Norman managed to arrange alternative accommodation. He was always on tume, happy to make suggestions and happy to Jake adjustments as needed. Cold bottled water was supplied every day Norman made suggestions and gave info as needed. .
The Pilanesburg tour was very interesting and we saw many animals , more than anticipated. The first day we drove in Normans car and for the evening and following morning drove we drive in a series vehicle.
Accommodation was excellent. Pool, restaurant and other activities were available at this resort including rock climbing, scooters .
The Soweto part was interesting, Mandelas house and D Tutu 's house as well as some museums. Also went to Soweto brewery.
A very interesting tour and highly recommended
After the Pilanesburg tour Norman was happy to be our driver and
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Email Stephanie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic day trip with NHLALALA TRAVELS!!
Awesome excursion to Pilansburg Game Reserve! Nhalala Travels made everything perfect from the booking and transfers. Norman, the owner, was a gem to work with. I booked this excursion for my husband and it was the highlight of his South Africa trip. My husband saw plenty of game on this one day Pilansburg excursion from elephants, giraffes, lions, wildebeest, leopards, rhinos, hippos, and zebras. Book with NHLALALA TRAVELS!
Email Jen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nhlalala 3 Day Kruger Safari with Norman
Norman was an extremely considerate and knowledgeable guide. He was on hand at every stage of our tour, even sending us off with the Kruger guide and waiting for our return, making sure we didn’t need rescue due to flooding! The third day through the Panorama route was excellent. Highly recommend Norman and Nhlalala Tours. ⭐️
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Email Vaida | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely happy that we picked Nhlalala to handle our Kruger park experience
We did 4 day Kruger Park and Panorama route experience and stayed in Kruger Gate Hotel.
It was the first time for us doing the Safari so we wanted to make sure we chose the good tour company. We have contacted more than 5 different tour agencies offering Kruger park packages and after looking into the packages and accommodation options each company offers, we decided to go with Nhlalala. One of the main reasons was that we were very interested in doing Panorama route, however, many companies would only offer a few stops on Panorama route. After receiving the itinerary from Norman, we felt this was more personal and well though through tour experience which also included all the Panorama points we wished to see. Another reason for choosing Nhlalala was that they offered the hotel options we liked the most and they had different choice in comparison to other tour companies that seemed to offer the same accommodation.
Initially we planned on staying at the 3 star accommodation but in the end we decided to go for 4 star accommodation which was Kruger Gate Hotel. We think this was the best choice we made. The hotel is beautiful, feels luxurious and the pictures do not do the justice. Most of the hotel's common and room areas are on the platform which gives a nice jungle feel with the amazing dinning area. You can dress up or dress down for the evening which is a great bonus. The food choice is superb and the staff is super friendly. The hotel is on the border of Kruger park so you can see Kruger park while having cocktails by the pool area. On the first day of our arrival, we spotted buffalos just outside the hotel and we were told elephants come to drink water nearby every evening. We were never bitten by any mosquitoes which was a huge surprise for us, especially in the evenings!
First day we arrived we had a sunset safari drive where we managed to spot 4 out of big 5 animals and others such as Zebras and Giraffes and the following day we saw all big 5 during the first part of the day. We were told we were very lucky, however, we think using the local safari tour guides is the best option because they are familiar with the Kruger park as well as they communicate with each other where they spotted the animals so they can take you there quickly. During short safari trips we shared the car with 4 other people, however the vehicle was big and it had plenty of room for everyone. On the full day safari tour, we had smaller vehicle and it was only two of us in the car. Even though sharing the vehicle with others is fun, we enjoyed very much having the vehicle to ourselves as we were able to switch seats and hide in the shade from the hot sun.
Norman has been looking after us throughout the whole trip, he would meet us each day in the mornings or after the safari tours just to check on us and follow up with the next day plan. Norman took as around Panorama route too and we had so much fun! He is such a kind and gentle person and it was our pleasure to have him as our tour guide. Also, knowing that he was born and raised near Kruger park makes it more special for anyone wishing to have a truly local tour guide.
We highly recommend this tour agency. The experience we had exceeded our expectations.
PL
Email Bogus | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent half day tour to Soweto with Nhlalala and Norman
Me and a few friends of mine visited South Africa in August 2022. We ordered half day tour to Seweto with Nhlalala. I have got tel. number to Norman from my African friend. The tour was excellent - bus was really good, Norman was really nice person and good guide. The trip fully met our expectations. I know Nhlalala offers many other options for tourists. Thank you Norman!
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Email Raquel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, friendly and professional
I booked the 2-day Pilanesberg Tour with Nhlalala Travel. Communication with the tour operator was very good (both prior and during the trip). Norman was a great guide, very knowledgeable, considerate, friendly and always available. I travelled alone and Norman made sure that everything went smoothly. I felt safe the entire time: from the pick-up in Pretoria until the drop-off at Johannesburg airport the next day.
The safari was a great experience. The sunset and sunrise tours were amazing. I was able to see elephants, rhinos, lions, hyenas, hippos, and giraffes. Pilanesberg is a wonderful place.
I would highly recommend Norman’s services, Nhlalala Travel and their Pilanesberg tour to anyone. It's ideal for someone who wants to do a safari before heading home from a business trip and needs flexible arrangements.
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Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice small tour operator which you can rely on
We had a really nice tour with Nhlalala Travel. We booked the 3 days Tour to Kruger from Johannesburg. We were no big group. Only the two of us were picked up and drove to Kruger. We were able to choose our hotel by ourselves. We really liked it. Nhlalala Travel has organized our safari tours very well. Our Guide Dan managed everything and we could always communicate with him. We really liked our tour.
Email Jay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised, highly knowledgable and extremely friendly - an amazing experience
We did a four day safari and panorama route with Nhlalala travel and had an amazing experience.
Norman was an extremely helpful and knowledgeable guide. He communicated well and arranged everything perfectly - the booking process was seamless. He was always on time and was prepared to answer all our questions (and there were a lot), providing a lot of insights and creating a great atmosphere for the trip.
The safari was brilliant, we were able to see lions, elephants, hyenas, wild dogs and a lot more up close, and the Panorama route was beautiful with lots of breath-taking sights.
Highly recommend Norman and Nhlalala Tours.
Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provides an amazing experience from start to finish
Norman was helpful and communicated great from start to finish. I was able to book super easy from another country and he stayed in touch during the lead up. He ensured we were comfortable and safe the entire time and was there to ensure we were picked and and dropped back after each individual safari. The accommodation he booked us into was great and the travel to and from Kruger was great. The trip back along the Panoramic Route was spectacular. 100% would contact Norman directly for any future bookings!
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Email Robyn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Norman was outstanding to coordinate the trip with due to his flexibility and prompt responses.
Norman was great at accommodating my travel and payment requests. Khongi was the driver assigned to my trip. He was a friendly and outgoing personality which made him easy to talk to. He expertly navigated the many potholes on the Panorama Route. I felt safe with his driving the entire trip.
The Kruger Gate Hotel was amazing as was the safari at Kruger National Park. The safari was a new experience, and I therefore had a lot of questions. All of the tour operators were patient to ensure I was comfortable. I did the full day safari which included two breaks. One in the morning and one for lunch.
The Panorama Route was a long trip back to Johannesburg. We made two stops. One at the Lisbon Falls and the second at the Blyde River Canyon (includes the Three Rondavels). The weather wasn't great but we managed to see the sites despite the rain and clouds. Beware that this route doubled the amount of time to drive back to Johannesburg.
Overall, Nhlalala Travel was a lovely group to work with.