Bushbaby Travel Traveller Reviews

We flew to Joburg and transferred to Jaci,s safari lodge. Fabulous four days of game drives with a guide who taught us so much about the animals and the area. Even the six am starts were great fun with hot water bottles and rugs to keep us warm before the sun came up. Saw 9 of the big 10, and much closer than I had imagined too. African hunting dogs following the Landcruiser, Cape buffalo herd crossing our path, a field of giraffes and the sight of 40 or more elephants wandering to a watering hole at dusk is unforgettable.All the little added extras such as the refreshment stops and photography tips were much appreciated. Meals and accommodation were excellent. One and only was a great base in the waterfront. Robben Island tour was very moving, the cable car and walking on top of Table Mountain and on a clear hot day too was fantastic. We took a taxi tour of the southern Cape and a second day a tour of the wine regions and tasted plenty and learned a lot too. We collected a car and headed to Hemel and Arda valley to spend a week in the Sumeridge wine lodge. We met up with friends at the lodge to share the week. We went fat biking on dunes, shark cage diving, horse riding, sea kayaking, played golf ,quad biking, Body boarding, wine tasting and did plenty of whale watching whilst walking the beautiful coastline. I have been on full sea days twice from Boston and Cape Cod in Summer and not seen a fraction of the whales playing and breaching that we enjoyed in Walker Bay from the shore. . So many great memories from one two week holiday!

Helpful suggestions right from the start, having no experience of South Africa ourselves this got us researching the outline of our holiday. Good advice about what to pack. Even prepared to help set BA flights against frequent flier account etc. Promp responses to queries all along. Help in tracking a hat left in a transfer taxi and a watercolour pad left in the lodge! Made certain our first visit to SA won't be our last.

Two amazing Safari's in South Africa One in Madikwe Hills where the staff,food and accomodation were 'simply amazing'. It could not have been better. Our second safari was in Sabi Sands, Savannah Lodge ( next to Kruger ) where again we had a wonderful , wonderful time. In both places the game drives were led by very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, who went the extra mile to make sure all guests had a brilliant experience. We then flew to Zambia where we stayed at the Royal Livingstone hotel in Zambia was also excellent. Lovely setting and very relaxing.

We have used Bushbaby Travel for the second time. Brilliant !! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. They planned a wonderful holiday, listening to our requirements and giving advice.

We spent 2 weeks exploring Naples and Disney. We stayed at the Inn on Fifth in Naples, The Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Grand Floridian hotel. The hotels were all very different, but a perfect combination, giving us exactly what we needed.

We have used Abi at Bushbaby a number of times. She has got to know us and what we like well. As a result, we get tailored recommendations. We were not disappointed with her recommendations for Florida and Disney My husband was not keen on the idea of Disney. Abi listened to his concerns and came up with an itinerary that addressed each of them. The whole trip was magical from start to finish and that is down to Abi really listening to us and understanding what we needed.

Perfect from every angle. Excellent choice of lodges and prefectly suited to our needs. We particularly enjoyed Kwandwe. The staff were cheerful, profrssonal, helpful and entertaining! We had excellent drivers and trackers, both very keen to make our stay a special one. We adored our few days in Cape Town and are very keen to return.

Bushbaby were superb! I wouldnt use anyone else when organising our next trip to Africa!

We went to South Africa for Xmas and New Year We spent the first few days in Sun City then drove onto Madikwe Hills Safari Lodge then ended up in Cape Town at the Radisson Blu hotel on the Waterfront

Bushbaby Travel was extremely helpful and very knowledgable when it came to asking questions about all the hotels we booked - all bookings were done with extreme precision together with transfers. all paperwork was laid out perfectly so never got confused once (other tour operators can take note!!!) No question was too big or too small and was usually answered the same or next day. Abi listened to our needs and came up with an itinerary to suit us and it totally worked. She was like a personal advisor for our trip, it did not matter how many times I called, she always answered or called me back quickly. Cant recommend them highly enough.

From start to finish Bushbaby Travel do everything to make your holiday the best it could ever be. We returned to Le Franschhoek hotel in the Winelands after a 7 year gap as we loved it the first time we were there and the excellent standard has not altered over the years. A beautiful place to start from. Our game reserves stops both at Sanbona and Tshukudu gave us animal sightings and experiences never to be forgotten. The lodges were of an exceedingly high standard with gorgeous fresh food cooked to perfection. We felt very spoilt. Sun City was great fun but as Las Vegas is the adult playground Sun City is more the kids playground with certain things being geared to the grown ups. We had a beautiful pool area and The Sun Terrace restaurant for breakfast was exceptionally good.You couldn't wish for anything better.

Professional - knowledgable and totally delightful to deal with. Their attention to detail is second to none and they will do their utmost to save your costs wherever they are able. They keep you updated at every stage of the process and their travel folder containing all your information/maps/instructions etc is an absolute mine of information in order that you cannot be faced with any problems along the way. This company is our only port of call for all our long haul holidays and Bushbaby Travel have made the seven we have done with them the most joyful experiences.

Very reliable and helpful. Booked the holiday very quickly as we booked quite late. Good hotel recommendation. Transfers in country all worked well.

We loved San Francisco and the apartment there, the Dude Ranch was also fabulous, > the wedding went without a hitch and New York was amazing.

Each time I’ve used Bushbaby it's been a great experience and I’ve been utterly satisfied. They are knowledgeable about the destinations and the accommodation. They respond promptly and efficiently to queries and talk through different options in a thoroughly helpful way. They do everything I want them to do and they do it really well

Just back from on amazing family holiday to South Africa. One week in the South West (Cape Town and Grootbos) followed by a few days safari at Pilanesberg and Madikwe. Amazing landscapes, good game viewing, excellent hotels and food.

We never thought that we could do a South African holiday (including safari) with our two young boys (aged 4 and 7) but Bushbaby Travel made it happen by putting together a tailor made, family friendly holiday.

Very well organised. Good balance of activities. Anantara Elephant Camp and Baan Taling Ngam, in particular, were great resorts.

First class. Always able to come up with helpful suggestions and to organise a great trip.