The Luxury Safari Company
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,014 to $3,801 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Cathy W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
exhilaration, discovery, and addiction
Rose gave us exactly what we wanted - mobile camping with an expert guide whose enthusiasm and knowledge were unbounded. We were certain we did not want to share " camp" guides with guests who wanted luxury or service : it was 100% about being in the wilderness and getting close to animals and birds and learning about their behaviour. We had the most thrilling time and loved every moment: amazing game drives, a fabulous guide to ourselves, and the joy of camping in the wild ( with a charming team to look after us). We thought this was our last safari but it is just too addictive......
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Email Paula | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Met and exceeded every expectation!
After three amazing weeks we are on our way home sitting in the London airport lounge trying to wrap our hearts and brains around all the adventures and encounters we experienced every day of the itinerary you planned for us. My sister and I had an incredible journey with brilliant guides and truly miraculous astounding encounters. Every place ended up being our favorite. Each was so distinct and presented unique and completely unexpected memories. We feel like we’re waking up from a dream. Not sure how to adequately say thank you except to say we look forward to working with you again in the future!
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Email Elaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable, sensible, detail-oriented and thorough
Rose is brilliant! She excels in understanding what we are looking for, and finding great value. Always happy with the trips she plans for us!
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Email Urs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rose listened to our wishes needs & wants... and she overdeliverd!
As we are experienced Africa & Safari Travelers this was about “ticking off 2 of our bucket lists items: Giraffe Manor and the Great Migrations.
Rose designed the trip brilliantly around these items and found a way to make the trip authentic African with a “bit of roughness” in the bush, perfectly timed and deliver on the bucket list items. Choices of camps and itinerary were great and "designed" for our needs and expectations.
During the trip we had 2-3 small “usual” hick ups. Her reactivity and accessibility were outstanding, and it is obvious she has lived in these regions. Her support was very good.
If you look for tailor made that “delivers” look no further!
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Email melissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect from start to finish!
We had such a wonderful experience with The Luxury Safari Company. Rose was so helpful in every way. We originally planned to travel in March 2020 and after we were canceled due to Covid restrictions, Rose was right there to work with us on new dates. We had zero fees for rebooking and she was able to get us exactly the same trip- just two years later! The trip was seamless from the pick up in Johannesburg, through customs, and to the driver. Once we got to the driver, he knew us all by name and was knowledgeable about the area. He said he had driven to our lodge at least 500 times. We felt completely safe and comfortable. The Marataba Safari lodge was absolutely magical. The service was amazing and again, when we arrived, they had our names, itinerary, and even knew our food allergies. Rose had sent them everything we needed for a truly once in a lifetime trip. The drive to the second lodge was just as seamless. The luxury safari company really listened to what we wanted out of this trip and it far exceeded our expectations. We would gladly book again with them and will be telling everyone to use them for safari trips. The level of detail in planning was absolutely flawless and if anything went wrong (which it didn’t!) we knew Rose was just a call or email away. Highly, highly recommended!
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Email Alison and Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant trip from start to finish
Planning for our trip started a year before covid and the company helped put together an amazing three week itinerary across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda involving three very different game lodges and a gorilla trek. Covid delayed things by a year and added vastly to the complexity but Rose and her staff did an exceptional job of steering us through visa issues, a new quarantine requirment in Rwanda which meant an extra day, the need for new longhaul flights when BA cancelled all kenya flights and the constantly changing covid test (8 in total) and paperwork requirements
The advice on choice of lodges was first rate - we stayed at Saruni Samburu, Nomad Lamai and Singita Sabora and they were all superb but very different experiences. In Rwanda Sabyinyo Silverback lodge proved a superb base for two days of gorilla trekking. Although having a private driver and vehicle sounded expensive when the company suggested it, it was more than worth the cost as it gave us complete flexibility to determine each days program, mostly to take much longer drives than is standard with picnic breakfasts provided to avoid an early return to the lodge.
Throughout the trip Rose and staff were available 24/7 for the few minor admin glitches that arose around covid test timings and to answer queries. Our last minute request for a private 4WD and guide at our final camp was organised in hours. This was not a cheap trip but it was superb value as we saw and did everything we had hoped for and more.
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Email shelby | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
a truly one of a kind, bespoke adventure!
there is no real easy way to describe the amazing itinerary put together by rose and the luxury safari company other than out of this world!
there was no detail that was overlooked by her -- amazing attention to detail and thoughtful planning for every step of our journey throughout botswana. we stayed at top notch, luxury camps -- all of which had their own special guides, staff, food, excursions, decor -- you name it. truly magical experiences at Jack's Camp, Tuludi, Khwai Leadwood, and last but not least, Xigera.
i would recommend the luxury safari company to anyone who is looking for an out of this world experience on safari in africa!
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Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most professional and responsive group I've ever had the pleasure to work with...!
Having never been on safari we didn't know what to expect, we were just looking for ease and comfort throughout. We found it with The Luxury Safari Company (Rose). Everything from initial contact, booking and throughout the trip was perfectly communicated and coordinated without flaw. We selected tours in Zambia to include Tongabezi Lodge in Livingston, Puku Ridge and Chiawa. The accommodations, the food, the actual activities (safaris) were all perfect and as described. The tour guides were professional, informative, knowledgeable and willing to listen and respond to any request or interest. I can without hesitation recommend the experience. Money well spent...!
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Email Bella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very In Tune With What We Wanted
Our tour operator Rose was extremely helpful and in tune with what we wanted out of our trip. I love that she would give us options of campsites within different price ranges so that we could have a solid understanding of what different price ranges could get us. Rose responded very promptly whenever we reached out to her including on the trip when we would have flight or schedule changes. All the transitions between campsites and flights were very smooth and easy. Highly recommend Luxury Safari Company for anyone who's looking to have the true luxury safari experience.
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Email Sid & Lori Garner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to detail was outstanding.
Our family of 11 just returned from an amazing 12 day safari/beach trip to Kenya. Rose was on top of her game as every detail of our trip was flawlessly performed. The communications were great and the logistics were seamless as we moved throughout the country. All of the properties that she recommended were 5 star in every way. I would highly recommend Rose and Luxury Safari Company . We were so moved by the trip and the people of Kenya that we have already booked a return visit for next year!