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African Ubuntu Safaris
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, AFTA & ATAS
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,000 ppper person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Julie H. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable trip to Africa, expertly organised by African Ubuntu Safaris
Our decision to organise our trip to Africa with African Ubuntu Safaris was one of the best we made. My husband and travel a lot and rarely use a travel agent, however for our first trip to Africa we wanted to draw on the expertise of specialists in African travel in Africa. From the response to my initial inquiry to the welcome email when we returned home, Cuan and his team at African Ubuntu Safaris have been fantastic.
We initially had a broad idea of what we wanted to do, and with the benefit of Cuan's expert knowledge and importantly his willingness to listen and tailor particular camps and experiences to meet our needs, we had a splendid six week trip through Botswana, Zimbabwe and the southern part of South Africa. We saw all the wildlife we hoped to (and more!) and some beautiful landscapes. We combined an organised tour (with Jenman safaris), stays at lodges, and independent travel and self-drive, almost of all of which was arranged smoothly through African Ubuntu. At Cuan's suggestion we included a stay at Big Cave Camp in the Matopos in Zimbabwe, which was a little out of the way but well worth it for the unusual scenery and rhino tracking, as well as a stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, which was superb. I'm also pleased that we took up his recommendation to stay in Johannesburg for a few nights; it was a fascinating experience and a very different aspect of the trip, as well as being quite safe.
We were impressed with the responsiveness of Cuan's communication from the outset. Our myriad of queries were addressed promptly, and it was great to have a trusted source of info about local conditions. All of our arrangements were made without a hitch, and once we arrived we felt completely confident and safe at all times. It was also a very personal touch to be greeted at O.R.Tambo airport by Cuan's dad, Gerald. Almost everything on the trip went smoothly, and the only thing that didn't - flight delays in Zimbabwe - couldn't have been foreseen. All of our transfers occurred seamlessly, and the local drivers were great. Even when one of our bookings was altered unexpectedly, and we were moved into another nearby lodge, this was managed smoothly and the alternate accommodation was lovely. We also finalized a few arrangements during the trip and once again everything was handled promptly. It was such a good feeling to know that were in good hands. Cuan and his team went over and above to ensure that we had a fantastic experience, and thanks to them we did.
We'll be using African Ubuntu Safaris to arrange our next trip to Africa, and we highly recommend them to anyone, whether first-timers such as we were, or more experienced travelers. Thanks to you all at African Ubuntu!
Email Gail Strudwick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Service and Awesome Itinerary
I was thrilled with the service that African Ubuntu Safaris provided to our tour group of 9. They really listened to what we wanted in our trip to Africa and came up with our perfect itinerary. Cuan, the agent we dealt with in Australia, had excellent communication skills and responded very quickly to both email and phone calls. Having offices both in Australia and Africa gave us peace of mind that we would be able to be in contact while we were in Africa if we needed it. He arranged 3 different styles of accommodation, house boat, hotel and "glamping", which really enhanced our travel experience. All the operators that African Ubuntu organized for us were very friendly, well informed and gave us so many opportunities to learn and enjoy the wildlife and local community. We will never forget our adventures in Africa, thanks to African Ubuntu Safaris.
Email Edward and Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the trip of a lifetime.
When we visited Cuan in his Greenwich office he focused our thoughts and harnessed such a passion for Africa that we found it easy to follow his suggestions. We were never disappointed! From the moment his father met our plane in Johannesburg we knew that the trip was going to be special. From then until we left for home the travel and handovers from one guide to another occurred seamlessly, and we felt safe, organised and very pampered.
Whether it was Victoria Falls, the Chobe Princess (a highlight), Pom Pom Camp, Kwando Nxai Pan in Botswana, or the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, the service and food was great, and because all the details had been arranged by someone who truly knows this part of Africa, we were free to relax and enjoy everything. The animals and birds were sensational and too plentiful to describe.
The guides are very special people with great knowledge and it was wonderful to spend time with them.
Cuan was always very responsive to any request and was happy to customise our safaris according to seasons, our budget and special wishes. He suggested flying between the camps in Botswana and parts of Tanzania, and this was efficient, lots of fun and we saw the countries from the air. We even organised a week in Rwanda by ourselves for some not-for-profit activities then picked up a private tour in Tanzania, organised by Cuan to be where the great migration is in March. Needless to say the zebras and wildebeests were just where he had planned.
We will treasure our memories of this trip and are very pleased to recommend African Ubuntu Safaris to anyone who wants to visit this beautiful continent.
Email Becky | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for helping us with our trip of a lifetime!
Thank you so much Cuan for all your help in planning and organising our safari holiday - it was an absolute trip of a lifetime and we wouldn't change a thing.
We loved all the places we went to in Botswana and Vic Falls, it was organised seamlessly - we didn't have to think about anything which is what you always want on a holiday :)
A definite highlight was Kwara camp on the Okavango Delta, the animal viewing was incredible, staff were so friendly and the accommodation was great - the safari's exceeded all our expectations.
Highly recommend African Ubuntu Safaris to anyone traveling to Africa - really hope we'll be back in touch one day to plan another trip!
Email Paul and Cathy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent Botswana
My wife and I and adult son had an 8 day safari tour organised by Cuan at African Ubuntu Safaris. We started with an overnight stay at Victoria Falls at the amazing Victoria Falls Hotel. The afternoon was spent at the falls, followed by a cruise on the Zambezi River, and an evening at the Boma.
The following day we travelled by mini bus to Botswana where we transferred to our boat for 2 nights on the Chobe river. Everything was organised for us, the boat was excellent, as were the staff. Food, drink, and river safaris were fantastic. In particular our guide/Captain Martin was unbelievable. His knowledge of the area and animals made this part of our trip memorable. We saw hippos, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, baboons, Impala, and the elusive Leopard.
From Chobe we travelled to the Okavango Delta to Kanana Lodge. This too was a great place to stay. Glamping at its finest. Terrific staff, food, morning and afternoon safaris, plus many more activities. an abundance of animals to see, and it was here we saw our first lion. We stayed here for 3 nights, before transferring to the Central Kalahari region.
We stayed at Deception Valley Lodge for this part of our safari. Accommodation was nice (perhaps not 5 star as previous, but still very good). The food here was excellent, the best we had. At this lodge for 2 nights, with the highlight being the tracking of Lions. 3 prides were in the area, and we managed to find them all. Another great 2 days.
Cuan from Ubuntu Safaris organised our whole trip. 3 different safaris for 3 completely different experiences. Everything went off as planned, light aircraft flights, transfers, all went perfectly to plan. I would highly recommend going through Ubuntu Safaris for a tailor made safari experience.
Email Anne and Bruce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip to Southern Africa
We joined our adventure from Cape Town to Victoria Falls then to Chobe River on a house boat and finished with Safari camp in Botswana. All accomodation was outstanding, meals were fantastic. All transfers were seamless . We saw lions,elephants,hippos,leapord,zebra,giraffes,hyenas and many different types of antelopes. We would highly recommended African Ubuntu Safaris . Cuan and Gerald we're outstanding to deal with.
Email Machiel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In two words: Absolutely fantastic
Cuan helped us (family of four with two teenagers) with putting together our first safari. We had some wishes that we discussed with Cuan. Based on his experience he made further suggestions and we discussed advantages and disadvantages regarding timing, places and travel options. We went through several iterations of trip itineraries during this process and nothing was too much for Cuan to rearrange or look for other possibilities. Cuan’s accommodation suggestions were fantastic. Guides were fantastic. All pick-ups and transport was arranged by Cuan and worked smoothly, and he met us at Johannesburg airport as he was in Africa at the time.
We decided on a (for most parts) private safari through North West Botswana to get the most out of our time, without the feeling we had to follow a strict schedule. On occasions we spent over an hour observing lions, leopards and hyenas drinking, stalking prey and playing or elephants drinking, and getting mud baths. This is what we felt to be the ultimate advantage of your own tour: you decide what you want to focus on and for how long. For this it was tremendous to work with Cuan and Ubuntu Africa Safaris to put it together.
Email Kerrie Frost | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
I cannot recommend African Ubuntu Safaris highly enough. Cuan was friendly, helpful and informative. As I do not live in Sydney, all communication needed to be done via phone or e-mail , but information was given and questions answered fully and promptly. The tours were amazing and went far beyond expectations. Excellent tour guides, small group (4-6) safari vehicles and incredible accommodation. In southern Africa I wanted to do some tours with a different company and Cuan was able to arrange these for me as well which was invaluable, as he could then tie everything together with flights, transfers and pre/post accommodation so everything went smoothly. I am a solo female traveller and was in Africa for 10 weeks. No problems, no hitches, just an awesome, incredible experience. I have already recommended African Ubuntu Safaris to others and will definitely be using them again next time. (Yes, there's still more to see!)
Smooth Journey & Great Safari Experience
We ( 4 adults) started our travel from Kilimanjaro Airport thru to Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha, Victoria Falls and finished up in Chobe NP on the houseboat. The journey went smoothly thru out the whole time which impressed us tremendously considering the complexity of crossing borders between countries for different destinations.
Thanks Diederick from Ubuntu for customizing the program for us and for coordinating with the tour operators on the ground so well. The safari experience was more than what we expected and we really enjoyed the accommodation provided by various properties. We would like to thank particularly Mathey from Ranger Safaris who looked after us in Tanzania for the game drives in Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP. Mathey was very professional and he always made sure that we were comfortable. He would never hesitate to pull over so that we could have time to enjoy viewing the wildlife and take in the landscape, and he was very generous in sharing his invaluable knowledge on the land, animals, vegetation, the local people etc. Thanks Mathey.
Email Ross McPherson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime through African Ubuntu Safaris
We were a family of four who travelled to concessions in South Africa and Botswana with a stopover in Victoria Falls. A stunning holiday, we saw more animals than we could have imagined, the accomodation was fantastic and all the people we dealt with were lovely. African Ubuntu Safaris nailed every aspect of the trip and we could not recommend them more highly. To much material for one photo book, we will have to do a couple!
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