Owners Ines & Christopher
Indigo Safaris
- Offices In:
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United KingdomUnited States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
I have travelled all over the world, and Indigo Safaris tops the list of all tour operators.
Following is a thank-you letter that I wrote to Shannon who planned my trip. Please read to the end. You will thank me later.
Hi Shannon:
When I started to plan the trip to South Africa, I wanted it to be seamless, adventurous, enjoyable, educational, and delightful, and thanks to you, ALL MY WISHES WERE GRANTED! You gave Mark the most complete and wonderful 60th birthday possible, and I thank you.
Please accept my deepest gratitude for understanding my requests and for attending to them so meticulously and appropriately. You kept me informed of your planning and sent me such detailed updates. I never had an anxious moment. You and Indigo Safaris are the absolute best!
We arrived into Johannesburg one day late because of issues with the plane. We took off at the right time on the right day, but after thirty minutes of flying, we returned to JFK where we were delayed for 24 hours. But this didn’t affect your planning. You got in touch with all related parties to rearrange schedules, so that our arrival would be perfect.
A pleasant young man met us in Johannesburg and took us to the charming Safari Club with its thatched roof, and shortly after, our tour guide arrived for our trip to the Apartheid Museum and then to Soweto. I had no idea that Soweto was so huge.
Dinner and breakfast were great at the Safari Club.
The following morning, it was off to the Tremisana Game Lodge, some seven hours away from Johannesburg, but the drive was comfortable and we were able to stop along the way when necessary.
Our first adventure - the 3 Hr. Landcruiser Sunset Drive in the Balule section of Kruger Park was spectacular. I’ll include some of the pictures I took of several animals. Gosh, I wish that I had written the names of all of them, because now I can’t remember.
The Bush braai was new to me but enjoyable. At the end of dinner three hyenas appeared apparently looking for leftovers.
On the ride back in the night, we saw elephants and giraffes.
The following morning at 5:30, we went by Landcruiser to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve to begin our 4Hr bush walk. I was petrified at first, imagining animals racing to attack me, but my fear dissipated once I understood the expertise of our guide and noticed the rifle over his shoulder, and once I began seeing all sorts of animals - rhinoceros, gigantic elephants, towering giraffes, lazy crocodiles, and scheming hippopotamus. Lord, what a walk. It was a wonderful lifetime experience, but next time, I’ll go to a near-by zoo. 😂😂😂
Then we were off to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge - extremely rustic! The food was outstanding. (Steps into some of the cabins are dangerous. A member of my party fell as she stepped down from one step to the other. Instead of there being a flat board where her foot should have landed, there was an open space and one leg went under the step as the other flew into the air.)
We spent a whole day at Kruger Park, in an elevated, windowless, open game viewing vehicle which allowed us to have the best view of the animals - zebras, a giraffe which died while giving birth, ostriches, herds of elephants, kudus, waterbucks, impalas, gemsbok, and so many others, including a white lion!
Next day - Cape Town
On arrival in Cape Town, the representatives from both the car rental company and the taxi were present to greet us, and the journey to the inclusive Blackheath Lodge was smooth and uneventful.
What an outstanding hotel. It was as if Riano and the entire team at Blackheath were waiting just for us. Of course, there were other guests who were given the same attention we received. When Riano escorted into the villa, we encountered pure luxury, flowers, a welcome package, and then the bottle of champagne you sent, arrived. Thank you so much. We were so thrilled with the service at Blackheath, that on our departure morning, we called the entire staff together and toasted them using the champagne you sent. I wish that you could have been with us at that moment. We highly and excitingly recommend the Blackheath Lodge.
On September 19, Mark’s birthday, which you planned so carefully, our perfect tour guide picked us up whisked us off for our three-vineyard, wine and cheese tasting experience. You forgot nothing. Mark thoroughly enjoyed the day and even after all that wine, was able to WALK BY HIMSELF, and take pictures in front of the Victor Verster Prison, the last place where Nelson Mandela stayed before his release in 1990.
The last day that you planned for us went off without a hitch. Again, like clockwork, the van to take our friends arrived on time, and we returned the rented car, dent-free.
THANK YOU SHANNON. You created the perfect 60th birthday for my husband.
Howard
NZ
Email Sue | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Shannon was 100% committed, professional, attentive operator that always went the extra mile for us.
Shannon was an absolute pleasure to deal with and was available at a moment’s notice if there was anything we needed to know or tweak in our itinerary. She was informative and reliable and provided us with the tour of a lifetime to Namibia that was top notch accommodation wise as well as excellent value for money. The activities that she suggested we partake in (ie the game drive in Etosha, the Damaraland elephant drive and the Sossusvlei visit) were wonderfully informative and well run too.
The four of us loved every minute and cannot recommend Shannon highly enough.
Email Em Stocke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great responsiveness and clear communication
Michele was wonderful - communication before and during the trip was quick and clear. We had one concern during our trip and trajectory of our experience changed quickly and significantly after getting Michele included. Highly recommend - lots of great family memories.
IT
Email Stefano | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Luxury safari
Very high level tour
Private guide
Luxury hotel
All good
ES
Email Helen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant
It was very well organized, the choice and order of the lodges was excellent giving a variety of experiences. We especially loved the small scale venues.
Email Leah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless and Stress-Free Planning
Nelia at Indigo Safaris was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I'm usually the one who plans all of our family trips, so I know firsthand how much work it is. This time, I didn't have to lift a finger! She helped us figure out exactly what we wanted and then handled every detail, booking an incredible trip for us.
Everything worked like clockwork. The three lodges she booked were amazing, and all our transfers were perfectly pre-planned. I didn't need to worry about a thing or confirm a single detail. It was, without a doubt, the most stress-free travel experience I've ever had.
IT
Email Cristiana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic organized tour in Namibia
We visited Namibia for 10 days on a tour that included a shuttle, lodges, and some excursions. Everything worked out perfectly. Comfortable shuttles with friendly and helpful drivers, always on time. Lodges with all the comforts, friendly staff, and beautiful excursions.
Excellent value for money. We really recommend it.
Email Sheena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Completely fabulous from start to finish
I chose Indigo Safaris as I wanted to book with a local company who knew their stuff. Michele helped with the booking process and was very helpful, responding quickly to all my questions and quickly pinning down safari dates. The actual safari in Botswana was provided by Bush Ways, who were fantastic - the planning and execution of the camping and safaris was top rate and Evans and Kepapa were our exceptional guide and cook. The wildlife was unbelievable, far exceeding my expectations.
Spending our last night in the Pioneers Lodge, after 6 nights of wild camping among the lions, hippos and elephants, was the perfect finish to a very memorable trip.
Email Sam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fabulous service - made our holiday perfect
Our holiday was phenomenal and Michele was fabulous. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and understanding of what we wanted from the trip was fantastic, helping us with additional suggestions and ideas to make things even better.
Unfortunately we needed to postpone our holiday due to a family bereavement and she was so accommodating and adaptable with the changes, making sure every detail was perfect. We also experienced some initial difficulties when we arrived (nothing to do with Indigo Safaris?) and Michele was able to support us with some additional changes that needed to be made.
If you'd like a stress-free, amazing travel experience then Indigo Safaris is your place!
Email Karen Head | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
High-quality service and excellent experience!
We used Indigo Safaris to book a self-drive safari in Namibia. Michelle was incredibly efficient and responded quickly finding accommodation and supporting with our agenda. Nothing was too much trouble and the organisation was excellent. Everything went smoothly and we had a great time. The value for money was excellent and it took the stress out of our holiday. I'd highly recommend!