Safari Reviews & Testimonials

Two 70-something widows wanted adventure, comfort and security, plentiful and up close game sightings, pleasant weather, no bugs, gourmet food, luxe accommodations in an intimate setting and memories for a lifetime. Not much to ask of a safari in South Africa, hmmm?

Well, Antoinette at Discover Africa delivered! Fabulous experience in every way! Already booking again for next year…Stop dreaming about it, ladies, just GO!!!!

We worked with Susan Swanepoel from Discover Africa and had superior service and support from her before and during the trip. Susan recommended the full itinerary including a guided tour on the Panoramic route, two great Safari lodges in Kruger National Park, and the flight to Cape Town.

We booked the tour with Susan and loved it. All went smoothly and was well organized. All our drivers were knowledgeable, professional and punctual. Safari was amazing and our guides were excellent. Susan even checked us in for the flight from Kruger to Cape Town and checked with us several times throughout our trip, addressing questions, etc., to make sure everything went to plan.

We would happily recommend Susan and Discover Africa to anyone who is looking to plan Safari. We’d definitely work with Susan again next time we plan to come to South Africa

We set up a trip to visit Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls. That was a lot to squeeze into two weeks, but we wouldn’t have dropped anything off, just stayed a little longer so we would have had a minimum of 2 nights at every stop. The highlights were wine tasting in Stellenbosch, touring Cape Town, our fabulous stay off the grid in the Okavango Delta, game drives in Chobe, and seeing Victoria Falls.

We had a group of 16 so no small task to get an itinerary that suited all, but Susan was very patient as we had to shift dates due to school schedules. We had 7 children in our group and everyone along the way was very accommodating. Our group was very compatible, however, so all in all we enjoyed the camaraderie.

No big issues along the way – just some minor problems. Some of us got sick for a day but it passed quickly and we only had to drop off a game drive or two. The food was wonderful and every place we stayed at set up one big table where we could dine together. Susan kept in close contact along the way and fixed a few things for us. The trip was great value for the money! Can’t wait to go back!!

Using Discover Africa was a great decision. Their website had plenty of details and pictures to explain and show what they were offering. The various safaris listed had prices listed though they were from the previous year but it did give me a ballpark figure that allowed me to make a more informed decision. Also, when I finally did contact them about the trip, I got a timely reply and was set up to speak with Megan who would arrange the trip. She was very informative and listened to my requests regarding the trip (travel style, animals I wished to see). Fortunately, I was flexible with my dates and Megan was very good at coordinating my final date choice. Megan was very good at keeping me updated on my trip status and answered any questions I had before the trip (most communication was through email).

Considering what the final price was, in the end, I felt it was an excellent deal. All staff (driver-guide, lodge staff) were extremely friendly and helpful. Our guide was knowledgeable and experienced but fun as well. Being a single traveler was not a problem, and in the end, it worked out perfectly with the other 5 members of my group. And turns out the other 5 members were friendly, intelligent and fun as well, we got along very well.

FYI: I chose the 10-day safari going through Tanzania and Kenya

Megan was fantastic from start to finish and planned our honeymoon exactly to our brief. Everything was excellent- communication, flexibility, transfers, hotels and safari!
Would highly recommend it!

We had an incredible experience using Discover Africa. Our amazing travel specialist was Megan, who listened to us and put together options that suited our multi-generational 8 day safari adventure to Botswana’s Okavango Delta ending with a visit to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The camps and lodges we stayed had such welcoming staff and knowledgeable guides. Our connections between camps were seamless. This was a huge trip for our family and we are so glad we worked with Megan to organize everything for us. We couldn’t have asked for better guidance and support. I’d definitely work with them again!

I came across Discover Africa by chance online. Susan was very knowledgeable and helpful as I was unsure exactly what I wanted for our family holiday. Together we came up with an itinerary. Susan responded to emails quickly and we spoke on the phone and also on video calls. We felt confident in making the commitment to book. She was there for us all the way and answered all my questions. Our daughter sadly broke her ankle shortly before the safari and was unable to travel, Susan supported us and informed all our accommodation and provided invoices for insurance. During the Safari Susan kept in touch by WhatsApp.

The Safari itself in the Serengeti was fabulous-our driver-guide was experienced and knowledgeable and we were well looked after. Our favourite camp was Camp Zebra-very intimate with only ten tents. Our son had a tent next to ours with a connecting tunnel. Zebra and Wildebeest roamed the camp day and night. We heard lion, hyena and hippo overnight along with the crickets it was an animal concert! The guide looks after you from arrival to departure and takes you on game drives twice a day. (8-1 then 4-6) then a sundowner round the fire before dinner. Meals were wonderful and obviously Susan had let them know it was our wedding anniversary as we were presented with a wonderful cake with singing and dancing and a bottle of fizz!
We saw so many animals!

Matthys was the Travel Expert that was our “concierge” for the 10-day safari and Capetown tour in late June. We had numerous Zoom calls to iron out the itinerary, places to stay and recreational activities (local tours, golf, etc). Matthys was attentive and listened to what we wanted from the holiday. He curated a wonderful experience that we will cherish. Despite numerous travel delays due to the airlines on our round trip from Los Angeles to South Africa, Matthys was prompt in responding to texts/WhatsApp and made the necessary adjustments for airport pickup or changing in-country travel reservations. The game lodge at Arathusa (at Kruger) exceeded our expectations – it was a 5-star experience. The Capetown wine country tour with a stay at Babylonstoren was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks to Matthys and Discover Africa for organizing such a hassle-free and wonderful holiday!!!

Our safari to Tanzania was a trip of a lifetime. First, a shout-out to Adele Bell from Discover Africa. We had planned this trip two years ago but COVID got in the way. Adele worked with us till we were finally able to go. She planned an amazing trip. All the places we stayed were wonderful and the guides we had were superb. There were no glitches, everything went very smoothly. Of course, the tour itself was mind-blowing. Visiting Tanzania at the time of the migration is one of the great events in the world. Adele Bell and Discover Africa made our excursion even more memorable.

Antoinette was amazing. She pulled together our Sabi Sands safari at the last minute (one month before travel) – securing our first-choice lodge and flights. She communicated so well at every stage of the process and provided comprehensive, objective advice and information. Every part of the trip was seamless and stress-free. Booking a safari isn’t something you take lightly, but I couldn’t have hoped for a smoother experience. Thank you!

This trip has been a work in progress since 2019. We originally started planning this for our 50th wedding anniversary and then Covid hit. When we first spoke to Matthys we were not familiar with anything in Africa. We told him we had to see the “Big Five”, but other than that we didn’t know what we really wanted. Well, let me tell you everything was absolutely perfect. We flew into Cape Town and enjoyed 5 days of perfection. A tour to the wineries, table mountain cable car, down to the southern Cape of Good Hope, and Robben Island were tours that he arranged. Then it was on to Victoria Falls.

Our next stop was Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp at Krueger National Park where we stayed for 3 nights. Not only did we see the big five but we also saw, giraffes, cheetahs, ostrich, hippopotamus, zebra and so much more. Matthys recommended we split our time between two safari camps so our next stop was Leopard Hills. Both lodges were above and beyond our expectations. We even got to see lions mating. The last leg of our journey brought us to Mauritius for a relaxing beach vacation. We had a long layover on our return trip to the States so Matthys arranged a day trip to Soweto.

Every stop on our vacation was perfect. There was always someone to meet us and escort us to our destination. Matthys listened to our wants and delivered a vacation that surpassed anything that we expected. Africa truly is life-changing

Megan arranged every single detail for our 10-day Kenyan Safari visiting Nairobi, Diani Beach and the Masa Mara. Over the 15 months of planning our bucket list trip of a lifetime, Megan was extremely polite, professional and so kind in all of her communications and arrangements with us. I can’t recommend her more highly.

Everything went very smoothly. The ground and air transfers were top notch and the Hotel/Resort staff were absolutely amazing at every destination, making our vacation even more incredible. At every destination we thought ‘surely this is as good as it gets’, and then the next destination was even better. I haven’t even started with the food and Safari tours…amazing! If you’re going on Safari, do the Hot Air Balloon trip as well…more amazing moments!

We (my husband and 2 teenage sons) made a million memories that we will cherish forever. Everything was just Wow!!!