Safari Reviews & Testimonials

We contacted Discover Africa directly from Sydney. Feeling that a local travel agent would serve our interests best. And that’s how it turned out. Vihann van Wyck was our contact point, and he did everything we wanted and more. All his suggestions were good, and ALL his travel arrangements worked seamlessly. Hotels welcomed us, and shuttle buses arrived on time in remote locations for our group of 6 family members. We had a week in two excellent game parks. Jock in Kruger and Ulusaba at Sabi Sands. A wonderful experience of safari and luxury.

Then a week in Capetown. A beautiful city with its monumental Table Mountain. And we took severe advantage of the poor Rand with our less than spectacular Australian dollars. The African people are fantastic. We never felt stressed. All in all, an amazing holiday. Thank you, Vihann. I highly recommend Africa and Discover Africa. I should also say that the 14-hour direct Sydney to Jo’burg flight is a blessing for Australians going to South Africa. So easy and a great A380 plane and crew. The old Qantas that we all remember.

I would do it all again.

Alex.

This trip was a 20th anniversary/bucket list trip. From the time we landed in South Africa until we sadly had to depart, we were hosted like no other country we’ve visited. Our travel agent, Dianne DuPlessis from Discover Africa, was amazing. We described the trip we were looking for and the type of accommodations and she completely nailed it. All of our accommodations were perfect. We meet so many wonderful host and guests at the different lodges. The food very delicious as was the water & cocktails! 🙂

We were able to see the big 5, little 5, ugly 5, and many others. Our guides and trackers were the best at explaining the ecology of the African Savannah. We learned so much. We highly recommend Dianne and Discover Africa as well as the lodges we stayed at.

Patty's South African Safari Experience

We booked our honeymoon through Susan at Discover Africa and had a fabulous experience. The number of choices for lodges, activities, and places to go in southern Africa were overwhelming at first glance, and we found it really useful to have an experienced local talk us through some recommendations. They were very helpful and provided a range of options based on price and desired comfort level. In the end, we decided on going to South Africa, Zimbabwe (Vic Falls), and Botswana across a 2.5-week period. The organisation of the tour was amazing, with Discover Africa providing a detailed itinerary and making all bookings ahead of time.

We didn’t ever need to worry about looking for taxis, which was particularly useful when arriving at the airport in a new country for the first time. Susan checked in with us via WhatsApp every couple days to make sure that everything was going smoothly and quickly responded to any of our questions. My wife and I agreed that one of the best things about doing the trip with Discover Africa was that they helped us book accommodations that were more intimate, which made the honeymoon really special. The safaris, the views, the food, and tours were all amazing – a small taste of southern Africa that has made us want to come back as soon as we can. Thanks to Susan and the team for a great trip!

Paul's Southern Africa Experience

Susan from Discover Africa arranged the perfect holiday for me in South Africa. She understood the balance I wanted exploring Cape Town and safari and ensured, as a solo traveller, I had tours and transferred pre-booked. I felt safe the whole time and loved all the accommodation and tours/safaris booked. Most of all, Susan made me feel really well looked after; she was responsive when I had questions and contactable when some weather issues arose, ensuring plan B was available, which luckily I didn’t need.

I highly recommend and hope to use Discover Africa again in the future.

Highly recommend! The experience we had was outstanding. Dev was great at replying, and we were extremely happy with the lodges that were selected! Our itinerary was perfect for us!

We had the most memorable safari trip with Discover Africa Safaris. Susan put together the perfect itinerary for our first family safari. Her choices were excellent. We loved both safari lodges, and our accommodation in Cape Town was wonderful. Her recommendation for car rental in Cape Town was great, as we were able to drive to Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, and Cape Point easily. I would thoroughly recommend Susan to put together the perfect vacation!

Barry helped plan the perfect South Africa honeymoon! From the very beginning, his flexibility and responsiveness made the entire process so smooth and stress-free. Barry took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and used his expertise to choose the perfect experience tailored to our preferences, including an amazing safari.

Everything was planned to perfection—from the breathtaking accommodations to the incredible wildlife encounters, every detail exceeded our expectations. Barry’s recommendations and attention to detail turned our honeymoon into the best vacation we’ve ever had. Barry was even able to help accommodate last-minute changes during the trip.

If you’re considering a safari or any other special trip, look no further!

Organised a 10 day trip to Cape Town and a safari with Discover Africa. Fabulous experience with the travel, transportation, the tours, and the safari, and give full credit to Chrizaan at Discover Africa for doing an outstanding job.

Spent a fair amount of time evaluating different tour organisers, largely using reviews such as this to identify good ones, and hopefully avoid working with less reputable companies. I rarely write reviews but want to recommend people in a similar situation to strongly consider working with Discover Africa, especially if the rest of their company is staffed with people like Chrizaan. Collectively, we established timing, budget targets, and experiences. She provided suggestions for 4 days in Cape Town and recommendations for the type of safari experience I wanted (family of 5, all adult children). Even with a 7-hour time difference, communication was prompt, questions and details answered, and her suggestions were perfect. Our family had a fabulous time (Cape Town, Jock Safari Lodge) and would return in a heartbeat. I would not even consider using any other travel advisor.

We picked Discover Africa Safaris due to recommendations from other friends. We are a family of 4 (2 teenagers) and did our bookings on very short notice; however, they did a great job finding the best alternatives in a compressed schedule that would fit our available days and budget. Our designated agent also kept on top of the logistics, with daily WhatsApp follow-ups in case of any contingencies or changes.

You may find cheaper options elsewhere, but if peace of mind is what you are looking for, we recommend them.

Our safari trip to Botswana was a dream come true, absolutely flawless, thanks to the outstanding service and thoughtful planning by Cayleigh Brown of Discover Africa! Every detail, from the tailored itinerary to the incredible selection of lodges, exceeded our expectations. The staff at the lodges were remarkable, and the smooth airlifts and unique activities made the trip unforgettable. Every lodge had its own charm, with highlights like unforgettable wildlife sightings, luxurious amenities, and cultural excursions. Visiting during the rainy season was fantastic, with lush landscapes and no crowds. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—highly recommend!

Barna's Botswana Safari Experience

Just returned from the best trip ever, my family agrees the experience on safari was life changing! Our heartfelt thanks go to Cayleigh Brown at Discover Africa, who managed to answer every question in a most efficient, timely, patient, and professional manner. And our questions were plentiful :). Our time spent in Cape Town, Botswana, and Victoria Falls were full of adventure, and fun times. Can’t say enough about the culture, knowledge, and kindness of the people who work at these safari camps.

They simply want to serve their guests in the best way possible, just like Cayleigh. Not to mention the animals were plentiful and most entertaining! 5 star service in every way! Keep doing what you’re doing Discover Africa, so as to keep bringing travelers to this magnificent area of the world!

We had a fantastic experience with Discover Africa. Barry was so knowledgeable and helped us find the perfect lodge. His advice was spot on, and the lodge we chose (the one he recommended) exceeded all expectations. From arrival to departure, every need was anticipated and met, and the staff instantly felt like family.

We were sad to leave, especially our host and our guide. The food was some of the best we have ever eaten; the room was gorgeous; and each day brought new adventures. In fact, we kept thinking it couldn’t any better— and then it did! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience and we look forward to our next trip.