Director Michelle on a mokoro in Botswana
Explore and Travel Africa
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $500 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Brilliant.
Our safari tour was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The hotel in Cape Town was in an ideal location, making it easy to explore the city. We visited three different wineries — each unique and fantastic in its own way. Cape of Good Hope and the penguins were a joy to see, and Table Mountain was simply magnificent.
The itinerary was perfectly timed and thoughtfully put together based on what we wanted, and all the accommodation throughout was excellent. Nambu Camp stood out for its incredible hospitality — truly the best I’ve ever experienced. We also stayed at Umkumbe Camp, where we got wonderfully close to wildlife and experienced a different part of Kruger Park, offering a fresh perspective on the animals and scenery.
Victoria Falls was another highlight — absolutely brilliant, with accommodation ideally located near the Vic Falls Bridge. The Panoramic Tour in South Africa was also fantastic. Every tour guide and ranger we met was insightful, friendly, and perfectly suited to us.
Overall, a beautifully organized and unforgettable trip.
Email Alexis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five Star Service - Knowledgeable, Professional and Proactive
We had an incredible experience planning our trip with Michelle, the owner of Explore and Travel Africa. She dedicated a lot of time and had multiple calls with my family and me to understand our goals and tailor the perfect itinerary. From Cape Town and Stellenbosch to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Hazyview, and Kruger National Park, every detail was thoughtfully arranged.
Michelle booked us at fantastic hotels and lodges, and we felt we had the ideal amount of time in each location. Our guides were reliable, knowledgeable, and added a lot of value to our experience. Transportation was seamless and dependable throughout the trip.
Some of the trip highlights included staying at the Wallow Lodge and enjoying a sundowner overlook of the Gorge, spending a day in Chobe National Park, the breathtaking Panorama Tour, and our unforgettable time at Walkers Plains Camp in Kruger.
We especially want to highlight how impressed we were with Michelle when, despite circumstances beyond her control, she went above and beyond to ensure our trip stayed on track. When a Nor’easter was predicted to hit just as our initial flight to Cape Town was scheduled, our family panicked and we moved up our flight and booked the cheapest room at the first hotel she arranged for us. Michelle proactively contacted the hotel to upgrade us to the Junior Suites we were originally booked in, so we didn’t have to change rooms—a thoughtful and calming gesture.
The second situation was when one of the airports we were supposed to fly into grounded all planes and refused landing. Michelle reached out to us beforehand, giving us a heads-up about the possibility of being rerouted and advising us to still fly to that airport as she would handle logistics. Thank goodness she did, because the airline was not transparent and only informed us upon landing that we would be at a different airport. While other passengers were panicked and shocked, we felt reassured knowing Michelle was already working behind the scenes—securing us a private driver and ensuring we arrived at our destination on the same day.
We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle and Explore and Travel Africa to anyone looking for a well-organized, memorable adventure. Her dedication, professionalism, and proactive approach truly made our trip perfect!
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Email Ann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michelle is so knowledgeable and helpful. Right on point.
Our family did not know where to start when booking our Safari. Michelle was a diamond to find, her knowledge and helpfulness was exactly what we wanted. She gave us great options that suited us so well. She was professional and always answered our questions. Our Safari experience exceeded our expectations and the transfers were seamless. Thank you
CH
Email Pia Dahlander | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Michelle made it all possible for us, organizing flights from CT and booking a fantastic safari trip at Thabamati without any hassle. She communicated all the time via email about flight options and safari options, we chose Thabamati, small with four tents and a small pool, but most amazing is the lake in front of Thabamati in which you have hippos and giraffes, zebras, hyanea and birds coming to drink.
Email Julia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michelle was amazing!
Michelle helped us from the start to figure out when would be the best time to take our trip. Then she arranged everything so wonderfully! It was a treat to be met at the airport and not to have to worry about transportation. The places we stayed were all very nice with great staff. Best of all, she found us an amazing guide for our days on safari. Thank you, Michelle! We appreciate the work you did to make this trip incredible!