Safari Reviews & Testimonials

We had a 9N/ 10D tour planned by Discover Africa. Our experience was nothing short of AMAZING!! We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. We landed at Johannesburg and were there just for 2 days. We covered the Apartheid Museum, visited Soweto and a Joburg City Tour. We were then transferred to Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge. Our drive there was so beautiful. We already spotted one of the Big5 on the way itself. Our guide for the day also stopped at Azul pitstop and we spotted Sables, Rhinos, Impalas and other antelopes. We could already feel the thrill of our Safari experience.

On arriving at Hoyo Hoyo, we were welcomed by the manager himself and shortly left on our afternoon game drive. On our first game drive itself, we spotted a Pride of 10 lions and it was such a joy to watch them. Not to forget, our wonderful Safari Guide Ms. Jana Du Plesis. She made sure to give us the best experience on each of our game drives. In the next few game drives, we spotted the Leopard and Buffalos along with so many other animals and birds. For those of you who have never experienced wildlife and nature so closely, this is a MUST TRY and we are lucky to have spotted all the BIG 5! We only wish we spent a few more days at Kruger.

After 2 days at Hoyo Hoyo, we travelled on the Panorama route to witness breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. We then stayed at Oliver’s- White River for the night. This was one of our best stays and we absolutely loved the property, food, and just the whole vibe. Coming to the last leg of our trip, we flew the next morning from Mpumalanga Airport to Cape Town. Cape Town is by far one of the most splendid cities I’ve visited. The landscapes, the drives, the wine tours, each and everything was SO AMAZING!

We also added a shark cage dive tour at the last minute and Megan at Discover Africa was so prompt in replying to us and helping us with our last-minute changes. She was so kind to even answer to all our queries even much before the trip and has always been so prompt. All in all, South Africa should definitely be on one’s bucket list. Thank You Discover Africa for this experience and we hope to be back in SA soon.

My family and I had a great time on our trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe. It’s been a long time coming since we booked this trip for the summer of “nothing” (2020) and had to reschedule for 2023. Adelle was fantastic and patient as we made date changes several times. The hotels and experiences at these hotels were great–including the super fun (casino) hotel in Johannesburg. That made the overnight we weren’t really looking forward to so fun.

Adelle covered all of the details and was amazingly responsive for the 7-hour time difference. She answered every question we had. The hotels were beautiful, good safaris and great service. We were even upgraded to the Safari Club in Victoria Falls, which was an extra treat. The river safari in Botswana was a family favorite, as was the tour of Victoria Falls. I also want to say the border crossing between Botswana and Zimbabwe would have been a little nerve-wracking if we were doing it on our own.

Great trip! I highly recommend them and have done so already with several friends. I plan to use Discover Africa on our next trip to Africa.

We had the pleasure to have Vihann from Discover Africa, as our travel agent. What a nice and easy experience. He always delivered more than expected. Very professional, fast, flexible and attentive.

We were totally positively surprised that booking with them was cheaper than by ourselves and with better services and rooms!!! So we cannot be more than happy and thankful to Vihann for providing us with the best trip we could ever have imagined on our first time in Africa.

He did everything and we got all the trip details in a very nice format. We recommend Vihann as the AGENT to fulfill any needs in Africa without hesitation.

My early July eight-day safari was supposed to capture the Mara River crossings but the herds failed to cooperate and had only just reached the river on the last day. Nonetheless the safari was a fabulous success. We flew from Zanzibar directly to Lake Manyara to minimize drive times and spend more days on game drives.

Antoinette put our trip together: the lake, Ngorongoro Crater, the Central Serengeti and the Northern Serengeti. Our guide delivered the goods. Penuel Tango had a vast knowledge of both the animals and the lay of the land along with a fully equipped and fully working vehicle that made the daily game drives easy and fun.

Not only did he know where to find the prized critters, he could spot them from far away when all we could see were grass and trees. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and the great herds were all open to us on every drive. He knew the stories of lion prides in the area. Our goal was to see as many animals as we could and we did. We were up close and personal with lions, cheetahs and leopards on every drive. He was patient made waiting for action a priority and in being so we were often had “private” viewings of the big cats.

The huge herds of the Northern Serengeti were a wonder to see and experience up close as they made their way north and Penuel knew all about them, their habits and life cycles.

Overnight lodging was the lesser part of each day but Antoinette arranged great camps with good food and accommodations that all had very attentive and friendly staff. Boxed lunches provided for game drives were sufficient and varied. July is peak season for safaris and we saw and learned about the experiences of others. Not all were perfect. Not all were well planned. Broken vehicles and bad guides happen. With Discover Africa we didn’t have any troubles anytime during the adventure. The planning time Antoinette spent with me up front paid off mightily. Zoom calls with her topped trying to do things only by email.

Everything happened right on time and without any hitches. Flights were smooth and effortless, accommodations seamless, Guide interactions perfect. Excellent work all around.

Megan, thank you! I am so pleased I worked a 6-night Safari into my Itinerary. 3 nights, 2 days in each park was simply perfect. Jock Safari Lodge in Kruger was outstanding in all areas, I recommend it without hesitation. Further north, the Sabi Sands provided excellent sightings.

I would highly recommend Megan Warrington from Discover Africa. She planned the trip of a lifetime for my family! She was professional, service-oriented and every detail was done perfectly. During the trip, Megan reached out to check in to see how things were going and she also offered her own personal phone number should we need anything. Megan went above and beyond and I could not recommend a better travel agent. We will be using her in the future. Thank you.

Best family holiday we have ever had. All planning transfers and accommodation were perfect. Adelle’s communication was always prompt and efficient. We would definitely recommend Discover Africa.

Susan at Discover Africa designed a perfect dream vacation for us that was spectacular and worry-free. Even all the tour guides with African Eagle were amazing and every interaction was professional and seamless.

The lodges she chose were out of this world fabulous, great food and personal attention. And oh, the animals!! Such amazing up-close experiences made us feel so special. A million stars.

I first contacted Susan last September when I first thought we were going to take our dream trip to Africa. She got back to me quickly and showed me an itinerary I didn’t think was possible with our budget. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to do that trip due to flight issues, so when we were able to reschedule for June, I immediately contacted her. Once again, she worked her magic and gave us a trip we thought we could’ve only dreamed about. I would recommend Susan to anyone. The trip she sent us on made us fall in love with Africa, so much that we want to get married there. When we do, I will definitely send my friends and family to her if they want to extend their trips and see more of Africa. If you don’t book with Susan, you are missing out! Thank you, Susan, for the trip of a lifetime.

This was our favorite trip ever!! It was nice to have a schedule of pick-up and drop-off times for the whole trip. This made the trip go so smoothly and made it stress-free. All of the hotels/resorts were 5-star!!

Working with Discover Africa on our safari trip to South Africa was absolutely wonderful. We had to worry about next to nothing because they provided so much support and assistance. It was a true experience of a lifetime, and we so appreciate all of the time and effort they put into making every detail perfect.

Our experience was magnificent, it exceeded our expectations, and they fulfilled all our wishes. The service was unbeatable. Many thanks to Discover Africa for making one of our dreams come true. With no doubt, you will be hearing from us again for our next trip to Africa.