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:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Daniele Tanner | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 star service, best African travel agency
From the first enquiry Cuan and the African Ubuntu Safari team were absolutely wonderful.
We contacted Cuan to let him know my very new husband and I were coming to Africa for our honeymoon and he went over and beyond to assist us and ensure our honeymoon ran perfectly.
The trip was completely tailored and customised to suit our tight timelines, Cuan was very professional and quick to respond. All of his recommendations were spot on for what we wanted, and exceeded all expectations when we arrived.
We flew into Johannesberg and Cuan booked our flights to the Kruger. The lodge we stayed in which Cuan recommended and booked for us, Simbavati, was exceptional and by far the nicest accommodation we have ever stayed in which again completely blew us away. The staff at Simbavati were amazing and the game drives were exceptional. We saw leopards almost everyday for 5 days, beautiful Rhino's, giraffe, zebra, monkeys, buffalo, hippos and the list just goes on! Every drive was so different, and the Timbavati game park is so large and diverse. The park actually carries on to the Kruger as there are no fences between the reserves in this area. This means the animals can be harder to find at times, however knowing that the animals are not confined in small space makes the adventure all the more worthwhile.
Simbavati itself is so romantic and surreal, set on the hills of Timabavti. It is a beautiful part of the world, and we would recommend to all looking for a nice relaxing 5 star (though it seemed more like 7 star!) African getaway. Perfect recommendation.
After the Safari we flew to Cape Town and Cuan booked us into a beautiful hotel near the water, Portswood Hotel. It was absolutely perfect for our stay. The Cape Town Pennisular Tour was also another wonderful recommendation, we were able to see so much of the beautiful city and landscape surrounding.
Thank you Cuan and the African Ubuntu Safari team. We cannot thank you enough for making our honeymoon such a dream come true!
Jon and Danni :-)
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Darshan-Cape town,Kruger,victoria falls,Chobe & Linyanti
Hi Cuan,
Thank you for organizing wonderful family trip for us. Six months ago I was planning trip to Cape town,Kruger,Victoria falls and Botswana. Your suggestions about flights,Hotels/lodges were right on mark. I was impressed with your prompt response to all my questions. Also you took care of arranging need for special meals at lodges and on flights. All transport and transfers were excellent.
We had excellent game viewing on Kruger and Botswana. Both places we spotted many lions,leopards, cheetah,elephants ,hippos,Zebras,giraffes,impalas. Our camp DumaTau in Botswana was impressive for game viewing. We had good luck of spotting lot of live actions in Arathusa safari lodge in Kruger and Dumatau In Botswana and Chobe bush lodge. Staff and services were nice at all lodges and camp.
We had big surprise in Johannesburg, when you were at hotel lobby. It was nice of you to take time to see us. I should also mention how quick you were getting back to me about flight information while we were in Kasane.
Now we are back home. I am going through all pictures. what a wonderful trip we had. We have done African safari trip before but this trip will go down on memory lane.We can't thank you enough, Cuan, for helping us have the most memorable of holidays. I thank you and our family thanks you as a whole.We would happily recommend this to our friends and family.
Email Jeanette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional great service!
I had the most amazing African experience! 3 weeks of travel in 4 countries with 2 safaris and a wedding in Zanzibar! Ubuntu arranged the safaris and all internal flights. Even when there were the usual African challenges Ubuntu went above and beyond to help and keep me informed as to what to expect. Communication was always excellent, in planning, booking and giving suggestions, even during my travel with the major time difference they were still on top of my challenges. Ubuntu were recommended to me by a friend and I would highly recommend them to any one wanting to book an African holiday! Our 7 day tour in Tanzania was exceptional and our guide went out of his way to give us the different experiences we were looking for, including Massi village and local markets and eating in local establishments. Thanks Ubuntu!
Outstanding experience and service.
The service was excellent from the initial booking process to the safari itself. Our travel agent Cuan tailored the safari to our existing travels plans and interests. He was very professional and responded quickly and in detail to our enquiries. I had absolute faith that the safari would be professionally conducted. Ranger safari was an excellent company and our tour guide was experienced, knowledgeable and flexible which enabled us to get the most out of the experience. Even after the safari was finished Cuan assisted me with flights within Tanzania and responded promptly to my urgent requests. I highly recommend this company.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THe Clark's African Adventure
Cuan and his Dad did a great job scheduling our trip to South Africa. EVERYTHING he coordinated went over without any issues whatsoever. I have already recommended African Ubuntu Safaris to many others who will be coming next year.
Organised a fantastic holiday for us
We were initially quite vague about what we wanted, but Cuan suggested an itinerary which turned out to be just right for us. He always replied quickly to our questions and gave us the information we needed to decide on the final details. We had a few days at a lodge, then a driving safari and a visit to Victoria Falls from both sides, with some activities pre-booked. The transfers between each place or activity occurred seamlessly, and always with friendly, courteous drivers and pilots (on the small-plane trips). The lodge included walking tours twice daily in which we felt part of the natural environment. The driving safari was a real adventure, with an expert and friendly guide whose skill at finding animals was amazing. The lodge and hotels were extremely comfortable and the staff made us feel very much at home. We had a fantastic holiday.
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Email Monica Rizqi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awesome trip created by an awesome tour company!
This was our best vacation ever and Cuan & Gerald with African Ubuntu Safaris made that happen. Cuan was so detailed and available to answer my questions quickly. I had lots of questions about everything and anything and he always replied quickly and answered all my questions and eased my concerns. We spent a lot of time going back and forth planning what was best for our family. I feel like Cuan made the right suggestions based on our needs. He cared that he addressed our personal desires rather then just spitting out a basic tour template. Everything on the trip was planned out to the T. Everything went seamlessly and we always felt safe and comfortable. We had a long layover for our flight out of Johannesburg and Gerald met us at the airport and took us to lunch. This was so nice and we had a great visit with him & his wife. That is the kind of personal touches that make this company above the rest. I would highly recommend you use them for your tour company. I have already referred them to several of my friends. You will not regret a vacation to Africa--it was my dream vacation and I thank Cuan for making that dream come true!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and extremely helpful (and knowledgable) in all African areas.
The travel agent understood what we wanted to see and experience, and worked well within our budget to provide us with an awesome holiday. He was very good with communication and keeping us up to date with details.
The safari itself was better than we expected! We saw more animals than we ever imagined and the safari guides were also very helpful and reliable. We had no idea what to expect in terms of travelling between villages/cities and so looking back, we are very glad all transfers were included too.
The lodges we stayed at were fantastic. Their customer service is second to none and we were made to feel very welcome upon each stay.
Overall we had a fantastic honeymoon and highly recommend anyone book with African Ubuntu Safaris!
Excellent and friendly advice, flawless planning, stress-free experience.
Right from the first contact with Cuan, everything just fell into place so seamlessly that I ended up-and I say this without a skerrick of exaggeration- enjoying the trip of a lifetime! I stumbled across African Ubuntu Safaris on the net and was intrigued by the name; also the website was well laid out and easily navigable. Cuan was very helpful, patient, friendly and upfront with his advice and I found him very trustworthy.
The whole itinerary was well tailored to suit my budget and preferences; the package wasn't cheap by normal standards but I can unhesitatingly state that the experiences I had far exceeded my expectations-in fact the accommodation at the camps were more luxurious than I had anticipated!
The different camps around Botswana afforded me an exposure to different landscapes, wildlife and birdlife. I not only saw all the wild animals one normally associates with Africa namely Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Cheetah, Rhino, Hippo, African Wild Dogs, Giraffes, Springboks, Lechwes, Nile Crocodiles,-the list is endless- but I was also fortunate enough to spot rarer animals like the African wild cat (Chobe NP), the Honey Badger (Kwando Lagoon Camp) and a host of birdlife to delight even the most jaded of birdwatchers!!
The river cruises and the safari drives were well organised and there was no stress at any time, the guides and the trackers were trained, competent and professional which ensured that everyone stayed safe but had a great opportunity to spot a huge variety of wildlife up close including the more elusive animals.
I would book my next safari through African Ubuntu Safaris without any hesitation and I highly recommend them to anyone- be they individuals, couples, families or groups. The tours are certainly not cheap by conventional standards but definitely good value and for the comfort, safety, peace of mind and priceless wildlife encounters and experiences----definitely worth it!!
Email Bernard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I've had the privilege of 2 perfect seamlessly organised life enhancing Africa Ubuntu Safaris trips.
As already mentioned I've been on 2 Safaris organised by Cuan of African Ubuntu Safaris and am in the process of organising a 3rd trip to South Africa(Kruger).
Your dream of going on Safari to Africa begins to convert to a magical reality on meeting with Cuan,whose African accent,passion and local African knowledge ensure that you're in very capable hands.Cuan has the rare great quality of listening to your every requirement and thus tailors your experience accordingly.
The service and communication supplied is impeccable with any changes to your itinerary accommodated promptly.
A huge advantage in using African Ubuntu Safaris lies in Cuan's intimate African knowledge,his local contacts and crucially ongoing local support as his dad Gerald is stationed in Johannesburg and therefore meets one on arrival-a memorable beautiful personal touch!
My previous trips to Botswana/Zambia(May 2013) and Kruger/Zambia(June 2014 were nothing short of excellent with great organisation of transport,variety of accommodation and superb game viewing.
My wish for all who want to experience the magic of an African Safariis that you contact Cuan at African Ubuntu Safaris.
In doing so you may have the opportunity of meeting the "Big 7".Namely Cuan,Gerald and hopefully the "Big 5".