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:
- $1,059 to $3,973 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Alison | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another superb safari with the Luxury Safari Company
Yet again we had a wonderful trip. This time it was to South Africa and Zimbabwe and Rose had listened to our preferences and recommended the perfect safari lodges. This was our fourth trip with Rose and probably our seventh safari (the first three before we discovered the Luxury Safari Company). The lodge in South Africa was Loapi / Tswalu, a little unusual as it is is a very small camp (6 suites) where each "home" is a self-contained suite complete with private butler and chef and vehicle with guide and tracker, in a huge private reservation in the Kalahari. The terrain is fairly dry so the game density is lower than in many game parks but this makes for a much more interesting experience as the tracker does a superb job of finding the game (lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, rhinos etc). We used the photographich vehicle and had a photographer guide which helped us get some great images. Being able to get out of the vehicle to stand a few yards from a family of cheetahs and watch them set off on a hunt was an extraordinary priviledge.
In Zimbabwe we stayed at Singita Pamushana, a much more verdant environment rich in game . We saw the big five (both white and black rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard elephant) and wild dogs in one day! The camp itself is extremely comfortable with excellent food and wine and the service is superb. A day-long expedition to Great Zimbabwe was well worth the time .
As usual Rose 's team did an excellent job with the logistics for flights and transfers and everything worked perfectly.
Highly recommended though Loapi may not be the best lodge for a first time safari. We will be back for another safari with Rose soon.
Email Ellen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rose planned the perfect itinerary.
We just came back from our first Safari and Rose planned an unbelievable trip. We went to Tanzania and visited Serengeti, Ruaha , Nyerere and Zanzibar. It was nice seeing the different parks and each of our accommodations were just incredible.
We all had an amazing time and Rose planned every detail perfectly. I will definitely be telling my friends to contact Rose if they want to plan a safari.
Now I understand why people go on multiple safaris and I hope to be able to plan another Safari with Rose in the near future.
Email Alan S | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW!
Rose at Luxury Safari is the best. I worked with two other travel agents (both of whom I have used in the past) prior to finding Rose, and they did not even come close to Rose. Rose was efficient, quick to respond, knew what to ask and then knew what to book. Her choices for destinations were excellent and her arrangements for getting between camps was also flawless. I am so glad that I found this company and Rose to arrange our Safari.
I have arranged many vacations in the past but truly enjoyed the professionalism of this company. 10/10 is an unusual rating for me to give, but there were no (underline that) issues of any kind and that made me quite happy.
Email Dnaielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The luxury safari company, is a superior and faultless company.
From the beginning of looking at safari options, we reached out to the luxury Safari company.
Options were provided, conversations had.
So much information was given. Rose really listened to our requirements and choosing our safari felt effortless, with her expertise.
The final decision was to safari at Phinda Mountain lodge.
We cannot fault our trip.
The level of luxury at Phinda is amazing they will literally go above and beyond to make your stay prefect.
Seeing the wildlife is such a huge thrill,and getting up close. But for our family, the laughter and conversations, off roading, beautiful sundowners and coffee mornings, was and will always be the most memorable part of our trip.
A piece of each of us has been left behind at Phinda, a truly beautiful reserve.
But the luxury safari company made it happen, from last minute request for surprises in the rooms, to panic about internal transfers.
We were helped 24/7 and no panic was ever needed.
It was a faultless trip, that felt like magic.
Email Deb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Zambian Discovery
Our intent was to travel to Botswana, but Rose suggested we consider Zambia. After doing our own research on Zambia and the various parks and camps, we went back to Rose with our preferences, ending up with a trip to a rare jewel of Africa. Zambia isn't widely on the radar in the US, so we feel very fortunate to have experienced its warm and friendly people, the fantastic wildlife, diverse landscapes, and the exceptional hospitality we felt while traveling through the country.
Email Nicole Benjamin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Zimbabwe and Botswana - Perfect in every way
Unsurprisingly, our trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana, planned by Rose at the Luxury Safari Company, was perfection! This is the 6th safari that Rose and her team have curated for me. Everything was seamless. She is so knowledgeable of the best camps and the best guides and she takes care of absolutely everything! She is always available to answer any questions, solve any problems, and offer any advice. I trust her judgment entirely. She has designed trips for us to Kenya, Namibia, Botswana (twice), Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar. Each trip was unique and magical. Not a detail was missed. She is the consummate professional and an absolute delight to work with.
Email Melissa Burgess | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Our family of five had the trip of a lifetime, and we cannot recommend Luxury Safari Company highly enough! From the very beginning, Rose made the entire planning process effortless. She was incredibly responsive, answering every question promptly and giving us complete confidence that every detail was being handled.
Every aspect of our itinerary was perfectly planned. Transfers were seamless, guides were exceptional, and every accommodation exceeded our expectations. Each lodge was unique, luxurious, and in an incredible location, making the entire experience feel truly special.
The safari itself was beyond anything we imagined. We were fortunate enough to see four of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo—and while the rhino remained elusive, we saw an incredible variety of wildlife that far exceeded our expectations. Every game drive brought unforgettable moments, and the expertise of our guides made all the difference.
After our safari, relaxing in Zanzibar was the perfect ending to an unforgettable adventure. Rose thought of everything, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics.
Looking back, there’s no way our family could have planned a trip like this on our own. Rose’s knowledge, attention to detail, and exceptional service made this dream vacation possible. We are so grateful for everything she did and would recommend both Rose and Luxury Safari Company without hesitation. Thank you for helping our family create memories we’ll cherish forever!
Email Sonia Sangster | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rose was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and responsive building the most amazing itinerary.
Our family recently returned from what can only be described as the trip of a lifetime, and I cannot recommend Luxury Safari Company (LSC) highly enough.
From the very beginning, every detail was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. The accommodations were exceptional, the transfers were seamless, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance between adventure, luxury, and relaxation. Having the ability to customize our itinerary was key. We added 2 nights in Zambia to see Victoria Falls and 1 night to visit Soweto in Johannesburg. Rose handled this with ease. During our trip, she was available day and night. She even tracked down our luggage when it did not arrive with us in JoBurg on British Airways. We had it within 24 hours.
The safari itself exceeded our wildest dreams. We were fortunate enough to see the Big Five, complete the Super 7 by also seeing cheetahs and wild dogs, and witness some truly extraordinary moments—including a rare pangolin, a lioness with very young cubs (a sight our experienced guide said he had never seen before), wild dogs hunting, brown hyenas, and countless other unforgettable wildlife encounters. Every game drive seemed to surpass the one before it.
After our safari, the transition to Cape Town was the perfect complement to our time in the bush. The combination of breathtaking scenery, outstanding hospitality, and world-class food made this the most memorable vacation our family has ever taken.
Most importantly, this trip gave me something far more valuable than an incredible vacation. I traveled with my two adult sons. We laughed, learned, and created memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Luxury Safari Company didn’t just organize a vacation—they curated an experience that exceeded every expectation. If you’re considering a safari, don’t hesitate. This was a first-class experience from beginning to end, and one that my family will treasure forever.
Email Pandora Webb | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Deeply knowledgeable and hugely efficient
We have just returned from our first trip with Luxury Safari and I have to say from start to finish they were just incredible.
This was a big trip for us as a family, something that was years in the making in our minds and Rose and her team just made the whole experience magical and effortless. It was our first time doing a trip like this with our young children which initially felt a little daunting but Luxury Safari took all of those worries away.
I am so pleased we didn’t try and do a trip like this on our own - without doubt we will use Luxury Safari again.
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Email Nick M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Pure luxury and fun!
What an amazing trip to Kenya. From the first day planning to the moment we left Nairobi, the attention to detail was second to none.
The camps were all exactly as we had hoped for, intimate, private, in amazing environments. Laikipia, Mara and Diani beach were all perfect!
The logistics and travel as slick as you could wish, and even when we had a last minute question on the plains, at some ungodly hour, the team at Luxury Safari responded immediately!
You know you’ve had a magical safari when you’re already discussing booking the next. More lions, leopards, rhino!!
I’d discourage anyone from booking a trip like this by themselves..it’s not worth it!! you need peace of mind and a safety net when in Africa.. We met two couples who had pulled together their own safari and had a few travel and logistics issues and the stress it caused, trying to fix the issues themselves.. was palpable. We were stress free every day!!!
