Safari Reviews & Testimonials

I recently had the pleasure of planning an African safari and beach resort getaway with the incredible help of Adelle Bell from Discover Africa and I can’t recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, Adelle demonstrated an extraordinary level of professionalism and dedication that made our trip truly unforgettable.

Her attention to detail was remarkable – every aspect of our itinerary was meticulously organised, ensuring that everything went off without a hitch. We effortlessly transitioned from the thrilling wildlife adventures of the safari to the serene beauty of the beach, all thanks to her expert planning.

If you’re looking for an agent who can create a seamless travel experience filled with amazing memories, look no further than Adelle at Discover Africa. I highly recommend her services – you won’t be disappointed.

I just came back from my holiday organised by Discover Africa and can safely say this was one of the most incredible trips I’ve ever done (and I travel quite a lot). I can’t recommend them enough!

I contacted them last minute, merely 4 weeks ahead of my planned travel dates. Matthys, the travel expert that took care of me, scheduled a video call to understand better what I’m after. I gave him a rather vague brief (Victoria Falls + safari somewhere in South Africa, Botswana or Zimbabwe, including walking safaris; avoiding touristy hotspots and crowds as much as possible). Within just a couple of days he came back with an itinerary that fit the bill to a tee. Just a few highlights from my trip: watching a group of hippos at sunset just in front of my porch in Chundu Island near Victoria Falls, a microlight flight over the falls (the views are incredible), watching a pack of wild dogs hunting kudus in Sabi Sand (and hyenas joining in too), and tracking lions on foot at Rhino Walking Safaris in Kruger NP. Each of the locations I visited offered something truly special.

Everything was perfectly organised, including all the transfers between locations. Matthys was very responsive whenever I had any questions (even outside of working hours). This was my first visit to this part of Africa, and I already know I’ll be coming back soon enough and will reach out to Discover Africa to help me make it happen.

After a fabulous safari in Sabi Sands and Timbavati last year, we reached out to Discover Africa to help us plan and book this year’s African adventure. Cayleigh Brown answered our inquiry and became our travel planner. She has been magnificent throughout; she really helped us shape our thinking, refine our requirements and select the best location.

We spent 6 nights at Jamala Royal Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve in the north of South Africa on the Botswana border. It is outstanding in every respect. The lodge, relatively recently rebuilt following a fire, is stunningly beautiful, as are the incredibly well-appointed (only) five villas, where they have thought of absolutely everything. The Jamala team are awesome – so incredibly friendly and relaxed and keen to ensure you have the most wonderful time. They all seem to have been there for 13—14 years, which says a lot about the culture of the place. Then there’s the sumptuous food that is both delicious and beautifully presented. It is a Michelin-starred restaurant standard.

Steve's Madikwe Safari Experience

And finally, the exciting game drives and the wildlife. We were privileged to see the Magnificent Seven (Big Five plus wild dog and cheetah) plus both varieties of hyena and owls, eagles, honey badgers, jackals, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, tree and ground squirrels, mongooses, and zebras, giraffes, and various antelopes and others I’ve missed! There were many highlights but two in particular were a leopard in a tree crunching on his impala kills when three lions decided to try to relieve him of it and a pack of wild dogs who spent an entire day around the Jamala waterhole feasting on a kudu who had been chased in there overnight.

All in all, a wonderful safari holiday thanks to Cayleigh and Discover Africa.

Our Cape Town and safari adventure were absolutely top-notch! Every step of the way, from airport transportation to accommodations to provided tours in Cape Town, was outstanding and enjoyed by all members of our family travel party!

The stay and game drives at Inyati near Kruger were even more memorable (if that is even possible). Everyone had the “trip of a lifetime” and all aspects and details of the trip met and typically exceeded our expectations!

Great experiences throughout and great service from everyone! A big thank you from all of us! 11

Fantastic Africa vacation! Discover Africa organised the whole trip seamlessly so that I didn’t need to plan anything but just enjoy every day. They provided me with a very detailed daily itinerary, including airport pickups. Inyati Game Lodge in Sabi Sands and Old Drift Lodge in Victoria Falls were excellent choices. We saw lions in action, a leopard devouring a kill in the tree, wild dogs hunting prey…  Victoria Falls was magnificent and beautiful with a half-circle rainbow. Special thanks to Matthys of Discover Africa for excellent planning and organising our Africa vacation. Highly recommend.

Our trip was absolutely wonderful and exceeded all our expectations. Every lodge we stayed in was amazing—comfortable, charming, and perfectly located. The human service throughout the trip was excellent, and the wildlife experiences were simply indescribable. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was beyond anything we could have imagined.

From the very first contact, Susan provided impeccable service. She was always quick to respond, attentive to our needs, and made every effort to tailor the trip exactly the way we wanted. Everything went smoothly without a single issue, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out.

We highly recommend Discover Africa and will definitely plan future trips with them!

Laura's Safari Experience

My husband and I had an unforgettable trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, expertly planned by Susan based on our preferences. The accommodations she selected in Cape Town, Zimbabwe, and Botswana were among the best we’ve experienced, with Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge being a standout highlight—truly out of this world. The safaris in Chobe National Park and Kruger National Park were absolutely incredible.

Susan was always available, approachable, and flexible, and she thoroughly prepared us for the journey. We are extremely satisfied with the trip and look forward to booking with her again soon.

Neeraja's Safari Experience

From the support around where and when to travel through to the booking itself, travel preparation and managing communication whilst on the trip – the communication, organisation and professionalism were superb. Everything ran like clockwork across numerous transfers, internal flights and accommodation bookings. Thank you in particular to Susan for all her support!

Susan at Discover Africa helped us plan an incredible roadtrip through Namibia; I really couldn’t have asked for anything more. Everything went like clockwork and Susan checked in regularly to make sure there were no problems. The trip was a perfect mix of action, adventure and relaxation, with great choices of hotels and lodges, all with excellent facilities, across different areas of the country, enabling us to explore the desert, the coast and Etosha to the max.

A balloon trip over the Namib, sealions at Cape Cross and Etosha game drives were definitely the highlights but every day presented unique experiences and incredible landscapes. Was slightly nervous as to what to expect of Namibia but proved to be a really easy country to explore and was a fantastic experience we’ll never forget.

My husband and I were going on a trip to South Africa with 2 friends. These friends were repeat customers of Discover Africa and we trusted them with our trip to South Africa. It was so easy to work with Megan as she designed and tailored our vacation to our every need and want. She gave us a small selection of safari lodges, advised us on what was best and was prompt to reply and offer solutions to all our wishes. Not a glitch happened from the first pick-up at the airport to the drop-off at the cruise terminal. We felt taken care of and were worry-free. Our tour guide in Cape Town, Steven, was so nice and professional and had lots of information to share with us.

This was a dream vacation and a lot of thanks are due to Megan and Discover Africa, who did all the work and we just enjoyed the high level of expertise, care and dedication.

We would most definitely use them again and would recommend them for a trip to Africa.

Our private family safari to Tanzania couldn’t be better! Dev in the home office was super well-organised and answered all our questions promptly and accurately. The safari was very well organised. Frank was the best driver/guide we could ever hope for: personable, knowledgeable and possessing a seemingly superhuman ability to spot all types of game while carefully driving the safari vehicle. All the lodges we stayed at on our safari were each, in their own way, special.

It was downright amazing to be driving all day in the African bush and then drive up to a beautiful luxury lodge at the end of a long game drive. Each one was unique in its own way. All of us will long remember the outdoor shower at Lahia Tented Camp overlooking the Great Migration just below us, as just one example. We viewed tens of thousands of large African mammals. In short, I highly recommend our private, luxury 13-day Tanzania Family Safari.

Our Africa Safari trip will forever be one of the most memorable and wonderful trips we have taken. Words cannot begin to explain the amazing wildlife we got to see and experience up close. Experiencing these beautiful animals in their natural habitat was beautiful and humbling. Our trackers/guides did an amazing job, not only in tracking but also in educating us on the wildlife. Besides going on several safaris, we also visited Victoria Falls, which is majestic in its own right. A definite must-see. We also experienced several river rides, which were beautiful and calming, and another way to engage with the wildlife up close. We began our safari trip in Cape Town, in which we had a very pleasant stay and tours of the city and Table Mountain.

The sites are amazing!! I have to say, though, what made our trip very memorable were the people we came in contact with. They were so friendly, beautiful and very helpful. This unforgettable trip was made possible with the help of Chrizaan. Every destination we arrived at, we were greeted with transport and a tour guide and we felt so well taken care of. Everything flowed so smoothly. Our group is forever thankful to Discover Africa Safaris.