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Brilliant. Megan was efficient, on the ball and prepared everything.
The best holiday without any cares or worries. The whole package of information with our itinerary etc was beautifully presented and explained everything. Very professional. The accommodation was perfect and the staff at Ilala Lodge, Sanctuary Stanley's Camp and Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge were so welcoming and helpful. Special mention must be made of Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge. It must be the flagship Sanctuary Lodge in the world! The staff there were exceptional and saw to every detail and beyond. Towels shaped into swans or hearts etc. on the beds with bougainvillea flowers around them. They went the extra mile. The tour guides at both safari lodges were so knowledgeable and accommodating in trying to find wonderful places for sun-downers and morning teas and in finding lion etc. We felt safe in their hands and it was great to be able to joke and laugh with them. Thank you to all who made our holiday a wonderful experience.
The best holiday without any cares or worries. The whole package of information with our itinerary etc was beautifully presented and explained everything.
Very professional. The accommodation was perfect and the staff at Ilala Lodge, Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp and Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge were so welcoming and helpful. Special mention must be made of Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge. It must be the flagship Sanctuary Lodge in the world! The staff there were exceptional and saw to every detail and beyond. Towels shaped into swans or hearts etc. on the beds with bougainvillea flowers around them. They went the extra mile. The tour guides at both safari lodges were so knowledgeable and accommodating in trying to find wonderful places for sun-downers and morning teas and in finding lion etc.
We felt safe in their hands and it was great to be able to joke and laugh with them. Thank you to all who made our holiday a wonderful experience.
Sally,
South Africa
9 Sep 2019
Brilliant Tanzanian Safari!
The Tanzanian safari itinerary set up by Discover Africa was everything we could have hoped for, and more. The lodges (Maramboi, Pakulala, and Nasikia) all came with excellent hospitality, accommodations, and food. Special accolades to our two guides - Ebebezer and Henri. Both gentlemen made for perfect hosts. Any visitor would be lucky to have either one as their host in Tanzania. Oh, and we can’t forget to mention the incredible things we saw while on safari!
The Tanzanian safari itinerary set up by Discover Africa was everything we could have hoped for, and more. The lodges (Maramboi, Pakulala, and Nasikia) all came with excellent hospitality, accommodations, and food. Special accolades to our two guides – Ebebezer and Henri. Both gentlemen made for perfect hosts.
Any visitor would be lucky to have either one as their host in Tanzania. Oh, and we can’t forget to mention the incredible things we saw while on safari!
Jeens/Middleton family,
Canada
5 Sep 2019
Matthys designed a perfect safari for my family which ensured we had the trip of a lifetime!
The itinerary options developed and information provided by Matthys allowed us to design a fantastic first time safari for my family. Every detail was considered and we were very well taken care of by the Desert and Delta staff in each lodge. The range of game viewing options was varied enough to keep our kids engaged the whole time. The staff at the lodges were personable and warm, making us feel like we were their only guests. We would definitely go back and use Discover Africa and Desert and Delta again.
The itinerary options developed and information provided by Matthys allowed us to design a fantastic first time safari for my family. Every detail was considered and we were very well taken care of by the Desert and Delta staff in each lodge.
The range of game viewing options was varied enough to keep our kids engaged the whole time. The staff at the lodges were personable and warm, making us feel like we were their only guests. We would definitely go back and use Discover Africa and Desert and Delta again.
Rhona,
United States
15 Aug 2020
Excellently planned custom trip that included Kilimanjaro, safaris and beach time.
Megan did a great job working with me to customize the exact trip that I envisioned. She made recommendations about things that I did not know about and helped me to assure I got the right mix of rugged to luxury. I was met by excellent guides and drivers that spoke English well and made me feel safe throughout the trip. The transports were arranged from the time I got off the flight to Africa and until I got back on the plane. All legs of the trip were covered and went seamlessly. The guide for Kilimanjaro had been trained by the African National Parks and knew about the animals, the climbing routes and health issues that can occur. He was a wealth of great information and a very competent guide. The driver / guide for my safaris also was trained by the National park system and spoke English. There was never a time where the drivers or transports were not on time or made me feel like I was not safe and well cared for. The lodges and tent camps were a mix of luxury to rugged and I enjoyed the mix. Megan smartly booked a second night at a lodge before all my adventures began as I was scheduled to arrive late in the evening. Flying to Africa is quite the ordeal so having critical rest time upon arrival is really important to making sure you are prepared for the rest of the adventure. One thing I wish I had done was book an overnight in Amsterdam on my way over and on my way back. Having 3 flights and 2 of them 8 hour flights that are back to back, having a night to rest in Amsterdam would have been wise for me. I would highly recommend Discover Africa. They are well known and respected in Africa. My luggage was lost on the way to Africa and Discover Africa, while not responsible for this error on the airlines fault, did help me to locate my bag and get it to me before my Kilimanjaro climbing began. Unforgettable trip!
Megan did a great job working with me to customize the exact trip that I envisioned. She made recommendations about things that I did not know about and helped me to assure I got the right mix of rugged to luxury.
I was met by excellent guides and drivers that spoke English well and made me feel safe throughout the trip. The transports were arranged from the time I got off the flight to Africa and until I got back on the plane. All legs of the trip were covered and went seamlessly. The guide for Kilimanjaro had been trained by the African National Parks and knew about the animals, the climbing routes and health issues that can occur. He was a wealth of great information and a very competent guide. The driver / guide for my safaris also was trained by the National park system and spoke English.
There was never a time where the drivers or transports were not on time or made me feel like I was not safe and well cared for. The lodges and tent camps were a mix of luxury to rugged and I enjoyed the mix. Megan smartly booked a second night at a lodge before all my adventures began as I was scheduled to arrive late in the evening. Flying to Africa is quite the ordeal so having critical rest time upon arrival is really important to making sure you are prepared for the rest of the adventure.
One thing I wish I had done was book an overnight in Amsterdam on my way over and on my way back. Having 3 flights and 2 of them 8 hour flights that are back to back, having a night to rest in Amsterdam would have been wise for me. I would highly recommend Discover Africa. They are well known and respected in Africa. My luggage was lost on the way to Africa and Discover Africa, while not responsible for this error on the airlines fault, did help me to locate my bag and get it to me before my Kilimanjaro climbing began.
Unforgettable trip!
Beth - 56 year old adventurer,
United States
29 Jul 2019
Amazing attention to details.
I would highly recommend Discover Africa, especially Alice. From the very first email, she was attentive to every detail needed to develop the perfect Safari. I had no worries about lodges, transfers, or in country airline reservations. Alice developed several trips for us to choose from based on our desires. Each met every need we were looking for in our trip. She was timely in responding to last minute details as well. Most of all, Alice has been very compassionate with return trip issues. I couldn’t ask for a better travel agent and company. I will most definitely be a repeat client and recommend her and Discover Africa to others.
I would highly recommend Discover Africa, especially Alice.
From the very first email, she was attentive to every detail needed to develop the perfect Safari. I had no worries about lodges, transfers, or in country airline reservations. Alice developed several trips for us to choose from based on our desires. Each met every need we were looking for in our trip. She was timely in responding to last minute details as well.
Most of all, Alice has been very compassionate with return trip issues. I couldn’t ask for a better travel agent and company. I will most definitely be a repeat client and recommend her and Discover Africa to others.
Mary Kay Mason,
United States
16 Jul 2019
Hassle free and very professional service from start to finish.
Tanya was an absolute delight to deal with. From the first phone call she was extremely polite, professional and very eager to facilitate my requests regarding our safari. Our 3 nights at the V & A Hotel were fabulous and Motswari Game reserve was very nice also. All flights taken with the safari package were great. On arrival at both Cape Town and Hoedspruit airports we were met for our transfer by very warm and friendly people who were more than eager to impart their local knowledge on us. The game viewing on our drive to Motswari was some of the best we encountered whilst staying there. Would certainly recommend and utilise Discover Africa again. Many thanks Tanya for a memorable trip.
Tanya was an absolute delight to deal with. From the first phone call she was extremely polite, professional and very eager to facilitate my requests regarding our safari.
Our 3 nights at the V & A Hotel were fabulous and Motswari Game reserve was very nice also. All flights taken with the safari package were great. On arrival at both Cape Town and Hoedspruit airports we were met for our transfer by very warm and friendly people who were more than eager to impart their local knowledge on us.
The game viewing on our drive to Motswari was some of the best we encountered whilst staying there. Would certainly recommend and utilise Discover Africa again. Many thanks Tanya for a memorable trip.
Debbie,
Australia
16 Mar 2020
It was above my expectations. I will recommend it to whoever would like to tour Africa.
This was my first safari. I didn’t expect to be so pampered. Everything was first class. We had everything provided for us before even asking. We had a dedicated team at our service. Megan was on call whenever we needed something and she would always check on us along the way. We felt very well taken care of on all fronts.
This was my first safari. I didn’t expect to be so pampered. Everything was first class. We had everything provided for us before even asking. We had a dedicated team at our service. Megan was on call whenever we needed something and she would always check on us along the way. We felt very well taken care of on all fronts.
Saada,
Nigeria
7 Mar 2020
More than what we ever expected and such friendly people!
I just wanted to thank Discover Africa and Karl Svendsen - the safari was great - we saw many more animals than expected including cheetah, leopard, many lions and even a three-day old elephant calf. Additionally, we had our own hippo outside our cottage! Lovely setting and landscape and very nice people at the lodge.
I just wanted to thank Discover Africa and Karl Svendsen – the safari was great – we saw many more animals than expected including cheetah, leopard, many lions and even a three-day old elephant calf. Additionally, we had our own hippo outside our cottage! Lovely setting and landscape and very nice people at the lodge.
Margaret Dean,
Switzerland
8 Jan 2018
Tanzania was so wonderful. Highly recommended Tour Operator!
We had the most wonderful time in Tanzania. We left yesterday and miss it already. We saw the big 5 and felt super lucky to see the lions and leopard with their kill. Our guide was also wonderful. Thank YOU for planning our trip of a lifetime, every part of it was just perfect. I already have many friends asking me about this trip and I will be sure to send them to Karl at Discover Africa. Thank you again for planning my best vacation yet.
We had the most wonderful time in Tanzania. We left yesterday and miss it already. We saw the big 5 and felt super lucky to see the lions and leopard with their kill. Our guide was also wonderful.
Thank YOU for planning our trip of a lifetime, every part of it was just perfect. I already have many friends asking me about this trip and I will be sure to send them to Karl at Discover Africa. Thank you again for planning my best vacation yet.
Debbie Wei,
United States
28 Nov 2017
Thank you to Matthys and the rest of Discover Africa team. We had a tremendous experience!
Thank you for the way you organised the trip for us. It was a pleasure dealing with Discover Africa and Matthys in particular. From start to finish, everything was simple and easy. Our trip has been tremendous and we would fully recommend anyone planning a safari trip to Africa to use Discover Africa.
Thank you for the way you organised the trip for us. It was a pleasure dealing with Discover Africa and Matthys in particular. From start to finish, everything was simple and easy. Our trip has been tremendous and we would fully recommend anyone planning a safari trip to Africa to use Discover Africa.
Craig and Sue Wood,
United Kingdom
12 Sep 2017
Exceptional trip in Africa!
Working with Megan from Discover Africa to set up our safari was a breeze. She managed to get us to all of the locations we wanted to get to and the camps we wanted to visit. She was incredibly responsive and helped us with any questions or problems we had. (Don't forget to find somewhere to store your hard sided suitcases when you switch to duffel bags!). All of the Sanctuary Lodges blew our expectations out of the water. Our tracker Sky at Chief's Camp was amazing and we spent four hours one day tracking down a rhino until we finally managed to see it making our trip complete! The staff at all of the Sanctuary camps were incredible and being able to go in either private or small groups (4 total people) game tracking made the experience infinitely better. My only advice to fellow travellers would be to try to take a day trip to see Victoria Falls from the Chobe area instead of going to a camp in Zambia. We found the Botswana national parks to be an overall much better experience than those of Zambia.
Working with Megan from Discover Africa to set up our safari was a breeze. She managed to get us to all of the locations we wanted to get to and the camps we wanted to visit. She was incredibly responsive and helped us with any questions or problems we had. (Don’t forget to find somewhere to store your hard sided suitcases when you switch to duffel bags!).
All of the Sanctuary Lodges blew our expectations out of the water. Our tracker Sky at Chief’s Camp was amazing and we spent four hours one day tracking down a rhino until we finally managed to see it making our trip complete! The staff at all of the Sanctuary camps were incredible and being able to go in either private or small groups (4 total people) game tracking made the experience infinitely better.
My only advice to fellow travellers would be to try to take a day trip to see Victoria Falls from the Chobe area instead of going to a camp in Zambia. We found the Botswana national parks to be an overall much better experience than those of Zambia.
Jon Nafziger,
United States
19 Jun 2017
Discover Africa was extremely prompt and responsive.
Our two-week honeymoon to South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique went off without a hiccup. Throughout the process, Discover Africa was extremely prompt and responsive with any questions we had. When we initially booked our trip, Discover Africa provided recommendations and trip ideas to fit within our budget. We recommend using this company.
Our two-week honeymoon to South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique went off without a hiccup. Throughout the process, Discover Africa was extremely prompt and responsive with any questions we had. When we initially booked our trip, Discover Africa provided recommendations and trip ideas to fit within our budget. We recommend using this company.
Paul,
United States
19 Jun 2017
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