African Welcome Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $119 to $457 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 1st contact with Africa
From the start of my project to go to Africa (around Februray 2014) to returning from the trip my interface, Kathi, has been extremely helpful and proactive in offering advices and support.
She helped to recommend the best journey fitting with my budget, arranged all tiny details to make the trip go seamlessly. So once the trip started I only had to focus on the experience be it observing the wildlife in its natural environment at Chobe or Kruger, having a breath-taking experience at Victoria falls or experiencing the life in the city in Cape Town.
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Email Randy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very impressed by the attention to details
My wife and I were concerned on how difficult if might be to plan our trip, from the United States, with an agency located in South Africa. Our agent, Kathi, quickly put any concerns we had to rest. The communications were easy and the response to our questions was quick. African Welcome Safaris went above and beyond what even our local travel agents would do to accommodate our wants and needs. My wife and I split out time between the Busanga Plains bush camp and camp Kapamba in the south Luangwa Valley. We both commented how the accommodation, and the food, far exceeded our expectations. Not to mention, the guides were extremely knowledgeable. If given the chance, I would return to Africa and would definitely book our trip with African Welcome Safaris.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless travel experience.
Having used African Welcome on previous occasions, it has always been re-assuring to know that the small details will have been covered, and that you can arrive knowing full well that from the time you are met until your departure, all will run smoothly. The Safari Tours themselves have always been excellent as it was on this occasion, and it would be re-miss not to mention what a truly great safari experience the staff and facility at Londolozi provides.
Communication has been one of the great features of our experience with African Welcome - from the moment we have contacted Kathi, floating our next plan, she has responded promptly and expansively, providing the local knowledge that lead us to seek out an agent "on the ground" .
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Welcome Safaris Crushing Tourism
It was an absolutely amazing experience that was worry free and well planned and put together. Everything worked out as well as it could have. We had great guides, fun times and an experience that will not be forgotten! I highly recommend using African Welcome Safaris if you are considering a trip to Africa! They cross their t's and dot their i's. Happy Traveling!
- Ryan Keckley (Princeton Men's Tennis)
Comprehensive professionalism
Extremely prompt and reliable communications given that we booked from overseas with a 6 hour time differential.
Excellent advice and itinerary planning tailored to our preferences and requirements.
One of the most enjoyable holidays we have taken, with all worries taken care of by African Welcome Safaris. We will be back.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly experience with unparralleled support and service.
Once we connected with Kathi Simon at African Welcome the organization and planning of our trip became a breeze. Kathi was there every step of the way and made perfect recommendations on lodging, actitivies and transportation. We had a group of 12 so ground transportation and the drivers were critical to our trip. They were incredible helpful, patient and accomodating. I would highly recommend any traveler going to South Africa to utilize the services of African Welcome Safaris. They are first rate and we'll be using them again when we return.
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Email Gagandeep Singh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful and warm experience with Kathi who understood us and ensured that our trip was memorable
I think, what really helped was how Kathi and African welcome Safaris managed our aspirations, our desire to see South Africa, and most importantly our anxieties in visiting Africa for the first time. We found Kathi to be ever so warm and present over the phone and the net - she was very responsive to our needs and patient while we mulled over the very many opportunities that we had to choose from. The holiday went beyond our expectations ... we thank her immensely for this.
Beyond our expectations!!
When we started planning the trip, we were so overwhelmed. There was so much we wanted to see and do and we didn't understand the logistics of making it happen.
A friend recommended Kathi Simon from African Welcome Safari. Her insight and patience was so valuable. Kathi was exceptional about learning the type of trip we were looking for and guiding us to make this a most exceptional experience. We loved all of the hotels and restaurants she recommended.
Our favorite was Ivory lodge at Lions Sand. When we walked into our room, we were astounded at the beauty of the accommodations. It was beyond our expectations. Descriptions cannot do the facility justice.... immaculately clean, incredible staff, unbelievable attention to detail, gourmet food, exceptionally knowledgable guides. Words don't do it justice. Our guide and tracker on the Safari were so knowledgable. We saw all of the big 5 and many more animals. The experience was a memory for a lifetime.
Our next favorite was Tsala tree house on the Garden Route. Beautiful accommodations, wonderful staff and great food. We had two great dinners there....one at the Zinzi restaurant and another in the Wine Cellar. The Wine Cellar was our favorite..... very special.
The Franschoek Country house was lovely. The grounds were beautiful. There are so many wonderful restaurants in the area, I would recommend that people go to the restaurants in town and skip the hotel restaurant.
Rhys was a wonderful guide. He was very helpful with educating us on the history of the areas we were visiting. He was also very flexible and accommodating. His recommendations on when to visit certain sites assisted us in avoiding crowds. We wanted to stay away form "tourist traps" and he understood what we were looking for and made the appropriate recommendations.
Kathi did an excellent job. We felt safe and taken care of from the moment we arrived to we departed. South Africa is a wonderful country and the people are warm and welcoming.
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Email John Stemple | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Return trip with African Welcome Safaris
The communication and service was outstanding again. Everything lived up to expectations. Another great trip with great locations and facilities.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond My Highest Expectations
So this trip wasn't a dream.....it was real!!!
We are now home and settled into our routine. The journey back was long; 36 hours total! However, it was well worth it and we have so many pictures and fond memories to remind us of our time.
The itinerary that African Welcome put together was excellent. We spent two weeks traveling within South Africa (Sabi Sands, Cape Town, Winelands, Zimbabwe). Here are some of the things we enjoyed:
Welcome package...due to a mis-step on our part we almost missed the receipt of this packet in Jo'burg, but glad we didn't. The information provided was very informative.
Having transportation to and from the airport was great. It was such a relief to get off the plane and know that there was a reliable mode of transportation awaiting us. Every single pick-up was on time and professional.
The accommodations were superb. Great locations, luxurious, wonderful staff/service. All of the room requests that you made on our behalf were met. At Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and Elephant Plains we had rooms overlooking the waterhole and at the Commodore we had a spectacular view of the harbor and Table Mountain.
Private Tour - Rhys was professional, informative and very accommodating. He never made us feel rushed and provided excellent recommendations.
Wine tasting was fabulous. We enjoyed the selection of wineries, the drive and lunch.
Victoria Falls was everything and more. I'm so glad that we added this to our trip.
Thank you for providing us with our first Southern Africa experience. This was a trip of a lifetime and your attention to detail and expertise of the area afforded us an amazing trip. The accommodations, tours, and transportation allowed to relax and really enjoy our time. We can't wait to go back!