50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great fun
We have just finished a 5 day camping safari taking in four parks, each with a different character, and saw an amazing variety of birds and animals. Our guide was Jordan who was excellent, a skilled driver and dab hand at positioning the truck to give us the best view. He was kind and careful when one of our group needed a pharmacy. Every animal spotted was accompanied by interesting details on their lifestyle and habits. He maintained a cheerful good humour and was quick to join in a joke. In the evenings he handed over to James who prepared excellent cooked dinners over a wood fire and a hot lunch to eat in a shady spot. The campsites varied in character from a fixed campsite with a pool, to more informal open settings with randomly working shower block. Robust tents and comfortable mattresses (but they are not joking when they say take toilet roll as it is rarely seen!)
Communications beforehand were rather inflexible and clunky, you had to choose one of the fixed safaris for simple booking, but variation and questions led to a certain amount of confusion.
Overall we had a great trip and thoroughly enjoyed it
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny and knowledgeable
We had an amazing time! Learned a lot from Martin and enjoyed seeing the animals. This was my first safari and I hope to visit again!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional
Martin the guide/safari driver was knowledgeable and funny and able to strike a conversation and answer questions from our group. Great day spent with him and Gideon our driver
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe, Fun and worth it!
This tour was awesome! We enjoyed fully and learned a lot. We saw 3 of the BIG 5 and we couldn’t believe it. Lunch was also delicious! I got to take a photo with the Chef! Huge shout out to Martin for leading us!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Decent company, excellent staff!
Pretty good food (looked better than other lunches we saw) and great driving and guiding from Jordan who is extremely skilled and patient!
The car could have done with more maintenance — critically working seatbelts, aircon to combat the dusty roads, and seats that aren’t beginning to fall apart. However the main thing we came for is safari, and safari we got indeed! Saw loads and loads of animals and birds, and impressively, Jordan could name them all.
Better communication and organisation would also help.
I want to emphasize that all the improvements suggested above are on the company/admin side. The staff with us throughout were amazing.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Available, interested, funny, safe
The tour was amazing, we could see the big five, 5 days are perfect, we have internet in the van, safe, dont worries in the tour
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good, perfect experienc
Good, thanks, excelent experience, very good my friend
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable and friendly – I’d be happy to use them again at any time
We’d booked a 5-hour trip to Pretoria whilst we were on a long lay-over at Johannesburg Airport.
Our driver, Gerrit, picked us up on time and took us to various sights in Pretoria.
Gerrit was exceptionally friendly and, in a very pleasant manner, told us quite a bit about Pretoria.
We had a really great, eventful afternoon.
We’d definitely go on another trip with this company at any time.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ken is joyful and passionate. He has answers to all your questions and makes sure you get the best
We had the best time ever!
The entire tour went flawlessly, and we were well looked after. Great food, plenty of water, and lovely accommodation.
Best of all was our tour guide, Ken. He knew exactly where the animals had been spotted and secured us front-row seats to see everything and get the best pictures.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Absolutely Exceptional African Safari Experience – Thank You, Kathi Simon!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kathi Simon at Africa Safaris Welcome! We spent two and a half years planning our dream trip to Africa, making numerous changes along the way, and Kathi was absolutely outstanding from beginning to end.
Kathi truly listened to what we wanted and created an incredible itinerary that exceeded our expectations. Every recommendation she made was spot-on, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. Our journey took us through Rwanda, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Cape Town, the Winelands, and Kruger National Park. Each destination offered something unique and unforgettable.
The accommodations were all five-star, the experiences were exceptional, and we were thrilled to see the Big Five on safari. Despite the many destinations, flights, transfers, and private tours involved, everything went seamlessly. Kathi coordinated all our logistics, including the regional flights with Airlink, private transfers, knowledgeable local guides, and every connection along the way. We never had to worry about a thing.
Our guides were wonderful—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable—and we loved every one of them. Every hotel, activity, and experience Kathi suggested was fantastic. It was clear how much thought, expertise, and personal attention she put into creating our trip.
What made the experience even more special was that Kathi took the time to come meet us for coffee while we were in Cape Town. That personal touch meant so much to us and speaks volumes about the level of service and genuine care she provides.
After two and a half years of planning, our African adventure turned out to be everything we had hoped for and more. Kathi took our vision and turned it into a truly extraordinary, seamless, and unforgettable journey.
If you are considering a trip to Africa, we wholeheartedly recommend Kathi Simon and Africa Safaris Welcome. Her knowledge, attention to detail, responsiveness, and dedication are exceptional. We would trust her without hesitation to plan another trip for us.
Thank you, Kathi, for giving us the trip of a lifetime!
