Rochelle Buys, the owner of SafariLife
SafariLife
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $244 to $1,218 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, communication, and value
We booked a 4 day/3 night tent safari at Dumela Camp through SafariLife. Johan was awesome in explaining options and helping us decide on the details. Always responsive either through chat or call. The actual camp and drives were operated by MoAfrika. They were great. The transfers were on time. They picked us up in Johannesburg early morning on day 1 and dropped us at Hoedspruit airport near the camp on day 4. Recommend flying in and out of Hoedspruit if you can to avoid the 6 hour road trip from/to Joberg.
The camp had excellent service. The food was good. The tents had private hot showers, toilet, and sink as well as electrical power and lights. Beds were very comfy. We did not use the AC or pool as it was coming into wintertime when we were there.
The camp hosts were engaging and very helpful. Ian was fantastic. The guides were also wonderful, especially Lambs and Great. We did two 3 hour safaris at a nearby private reserve (one afternoon and one morning) and a full day in Kruger. All were fantastic. We also did the full day panorama tour which was beautiful scenery but don’t expect any animals.
Reply from SafariLife
Posted on Jun 17, 2026Hi Steve,
Thank you for the kind words and lovely feedback.
We truly appreciate it and it is always a pleasure to be of assistance to our guests.
It is so wonderful to hear you had a great time!
We hope to see you again in future.
IT
Email Rosario | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Service and Flawless Organization
We spent 8 wonderful days traveling across South Africa, starting with three days in Cape Town. From the very beginning, Johan planned every aspect of our trip with great professionalism, patiently answering all our questions and making sure our expectations were fully met.
The result was a well-structured yet flexible itinerary where every detail was carefully organized. All we had to do was relax, enjoy the experience, and know that Johan and his team were always there if needed, while remaining discreet throughout the trip.
The accommodations, transfers, and safari experiences were all outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Exceptional service and excellent value for money. We would highly recommend Johan to anyone planning a trip to South Africa.
Reply from SafariLife
Posted on Jun 29, 2026Hi Rosario,
Thank you for the kind words and lovely feedback.
We truly appreciate it and it is always a pleasure to be of assistance to our guests.
It is so wonderful to hear you had a great time!
We hope to see you again in future.