Sun Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
NZ
Email Barry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Adventure
Brett Thompson of Sun Safaris put together a 14 day itinerary of Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Johannesburg that included accommodation, transfers, tours, safaris and flights. The experience we had was amazing, the organisation was flawless, changes to times handled with a smile and a " we are here to help" attitude. The transfer and tour operators we had in Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg were all engaging, knowledgable and a pleasure to deal with. While the three safaris at Sabi Sands, Kruger and Chobe were all diferent they gave us amazing wildlife experiences with a wide variety of animals. As for value for money, incredible, we got so much for our money. Thank you for a Bucket List Adventure, we have some truly fantastic memories that are priceless.
Email Robyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, went above and beyond
This was the best holiday we have ever had, it was so well organised and all ran so smoothly and we saw so much more than we expected.
Our guides were amazing the food and staff and all our lodges were excellent. The holiday was expensive but well worth it, and a once in a life time tour. In saying that I would love to do it all again.
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Email Jose | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beware of Sun Safaris – they did not pay local vendors
We recently went on a safari to Kenya through Sun Safaris. We worked with Natasha, who was very professional and responsive. HOWEVER, when we were on our trip, we received a very concerning phone call from one of their local vendors. They informed us that we owed $21,994 even though we made final payments to Sun Safaris months before. We were also told that after repeated phone calls and emails, they couldn’t reach the owner, Brett, and that we needed to pay the amount the following day. Apparently, they were never paid. While we were able to reach Natasha, who said things would be sorted out, we were very worried that arrangements (hotels/services) might be cancelled. We never heard back from Sun Safaris until we returned home from our trip.
Based on another review I saw after our trip, I learned that this is not the first time the owner hasn’t been responsive or paid vendors in a timely manner. While the safari overall was great, the incident was very concerning. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Sun Safaris.
Email Rebecca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brett curated the perfect once in a lifetime safari experience. Far exceeded expectations.
15/10 - hands down the best agent for your tour of Africa!
What can I say?
From our very first call, we knew Brett and Sun Safaris were the right choice for us. We had spoken to other operators who dismissed our budget and told us it wasn’t possible to get what we wanted. Brett, however, reassured us that our budget was more than sufficient, and he was right. We ended up with exactly the experience we were hoping for.
Every detail of our trip was seamless, from pickups to drop-offs. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. I had one specific camp I wanted to include, and Brett made it work without hesitation. He then curated two additional stays that were so spectacular they quickly overshadowed my original choice.
Both camps were from Natural Selection - Mokolwane and Little Sable - and both were flawless. They offered true safari and wildlife experiences, right in the heart of nature. We had dinner with Elephants, Hippos and slept to the wild noises of lions and buffalo. We were surrounded by elephants at lunch and at the swimming pool. Every where we turned there was something!
The staff were warm, caring, and attentive, but also full of fun, stories, and laughter, which made the stays even more memorable.
The wildlife encounters were extraordinary—the kind you usually only see in documentaries. Each day brought something new and unforgettable. While we know luck played a part, it was also clear that the expertise of our guides and the locations of these camps made all the difference.
We’ve already decided we’ll be returning to Africa, and there’s no question that Brett and Sun Safaris will be the ones to arrange it for us.
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Email Casey Rotary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sun Safaris delivered the perfect trip with personalized planning and seamless execution.
We booked our safari through Sun Safaris, and I honestly can’t imagine how it could have gone any better. Brett was our travel consultant, and from the very first message, he was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly patient. We had a lot of questions—comparing lodges, reserves, activities, and travel logistics—and he answered every single one with care and insight.
Brett ultimately recommended Camp George Safari Lodge, and it was absolutely perfect for us. The recommendation showed that he really listened to what we were looking for, and his experience in the region was clear. On top of booking the lodge, he also arranged transport to and from the airport, which was seamless and stress-free.
In Cape Town, Brett also arranged a private day tour with Steve, who spent the day showing us around and sharing stories and historical context that gave us a much deeper appreciation for the city and South Africa as a whole. It was like touring with a historian and a friend all in one.
Every part of our trip, from planning to execution, was handled professionally and with heart. The value was excellent, and the peace of mind was priceless. We felt well taken care of from beginning to end, and I’d recommend Sun Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable and well-organized safari experience.
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Email Yair | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service, Professional, and truly dedicated – an unforgettable safari journey
Our experience with Sun Safaris, and especially Natasha, was excellent from start to finish. Communication was always clear, professional, and warm – we felt truly cared for throughout the planning process. The lodges matched our needs perfectly and offered an outstanding safari adventure.
Natasha’s support made everything seamless and stress-free, and thanks to her we enjoyed incredible sightings, including all of the Big Five. We deeply appreciated her positive energy and I suggest to adopt the spirit of Peace, Love, Unity & Respect she mentioned – it truly reflects the way she works with her clients.
This was a memorable and well-organized trip, offering great value and reliability. We would gladly recommend Sun Safaris to anyone and hope to return to South Africa again with the whole family!
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Email Lauri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded all of my expectations.
Sun Safaris did an outstanding job arranging a custom itinerary based on our preferences. We really wanted to see a river crossing, which is iffy and depends on the wildlife, so they arranged a tour designed to give us the best opportunity possible at multiple locations. And it worked! Communication was excellent and the trip ran smoothly from end to end. We stayed at high end lodging, so it was not cheap but good value for the money compared to other companies we looked at. We had excellent, very comfortable lodging and outstanding wildlife viewing. The logistics on our trip were fairly complicated just due to the different places we wanted to go, and they arranged it seamlessly. Would highly recommend!
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Email Fozia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodating, understands our requirement and Natasha has an excellent response time.
It was a great trip, arranged for us by Natasha. She was accommodating and always made great suggestions which meers our requirement. We enjoyed all 3 places. Umkumbe was excellent
1. Great food. The chef was good with the varieties of spread
2. Good accommodation - clean and nicely made up bed every morning and night when we come back from the Safari. I Love how clean and trusting everyone is. We don’t even lock the doors. It’s only the monkeys we need to watch for
3. Safari - Charlie is an excellent guide. Day 1 was good. day 2 and 3 we didn’t see much but the evening of day 3 - we were so lucky to catch the leapord eating his catch. It’s an amazing picture we took. Also saw good view of elephants walking so close to the jeep. Saw most of the animals there. But did not sight of Rhino / Buffaloes / Lion. Day 4- I skipped but my husband went and he saw elephants
4. We also took the afternoon to Kruger park and Flip was our guide. We saw lion, hayena, hundreds of buffaloes crossings our path and many hyppoes.
Essentially we saw the big 5 in a day. It was a lucky day with excellent weather.
Overall the Bush lodge is an excellent accommodation. Great friendly staff, cleanliness is super perfect, great food and excellent safari guide.
Both Cape Town and Cape Town was also brilliant holidays. Steven was an excellent guide. The day out and around Cape Town we learnt so much and were grateful for such wonderful knowledge and brilliant overview of the town, we saw the penguins, table top mountain and an excellent scenic drive.
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Email Thais Bagdonas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brett was very attentive, helpful, and quick with all requests; I felt safe with his support.
The hotel is exactly as pictured, beautiful and cozy. It was the most exciting experience of my life, going on safari. Our guide, Sunday, is incredibly knowledgeable about nature and did everything he could to make the tours even more enchanting. The entire hotel staff was always very kind to us. The chef was also wonderful; everything was delicious. I don't have enough words to describe the experience.
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Email Louisa Porter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We lived our dream
Brett Thomson and Sunsafaris went beyond our expectations in planning our recent trip. Everything was flawless and so well planned to give us the maximum experience we could imagine. Thie selected lodges were awesome with great staff and guides. They were all top-quality and a pleasure to experience. Selected locations in Nairobi, including the Karen Blixen coffee, gardens, Amboseli and the Massai Mara ( Alex Walker’s Serian Original) were all top notch. We could not be more pleased with the organizing done by Brett Thomson and Sun Safaris
