Safari Reviews & Testimonials

My wife and I have dreamed of a safari trip to Africa for years. I found Discover Africa on a Google search and was drawn to them to help us organize the trip of a lifetime. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. Matthys was excellent to work with to tailor a package of experiences that worked so well for us. He listened well to our feedback to enable him to design the entire trip to fit our interests. We were met at each location with warm and knowledgeable guides who made our travel so comfortable and relaxing. The lodges were amazing exceeded only by the game drives where we saw so many beautiful animals in their natural setting. Victoria Falls is so lovely. Meeting local people in their villages was very moving. We have memories and photos that are amazing and will last a lifetime. Thank you for working with us to design and deliver the trip of our dreams!!

Our daughter traveled with us to celebrate her graduation from university. She wishes she had something on her forehead saying ‘Ask me about my trip!’ We love sharing our experiences and photos with anyone who is willing to listen.

Thank you, Matthys, for making our dream come true!!

Even superlatives fail when trying to describe the sheer joy of our multigenerational trip to Sabi Sabi in South Africa, and The Elephant Camp in Zimbabwe! It was SUPERB IN EVERY WAY, from game drives (we saw everything and then some) to daily comforts (luxurious), from our rangers and trackers (I’m sure WE got The Best!) to all the staff we met and those we did not who make the bush lodges and Discover Africa’s itinerary over the top. It was all about game at Sabi Sabi, and all about Victoria Falls and local culture at The Elephant Camp. We will definitely plan with DA again some day!

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.