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Bushbaby Travel by The Jagger Family, 25 Aug 2023
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Thailand Trip, first time in Asia

Absolutely loved every minute of it, just the right amount of activity versus relaxation and suited all of us (14 and 16 year olds). Favourite but at a push was Elephant Hills but it was all a Amazing!

Absolutely loved every minute of it, just the right amount of activity versus relaxation and suited all of us (14 and 16 year olds). Favourite but at a push was Elephant Hills but it was all a Amazing!

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Bush baby listened to us and organised the perfect holiday, they never got cross with my annoying questions and always came back promptly with an answer!

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 26 Aug 2023:

We're so very pleased you had an amazing time and felt the balance was right - yes Elephant Hills is such a great experience, hopefully you have a tonne of memories!

Bushbaby Travel by Nora, 24 Aug 2023
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Exciting safari holiday for the whole family.

We travelled as a three generational family to Zambia and Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe we stayed in Hwange National Park which is truly wild. The lodge was very good and the food likewise. We had excellent animal sightings including three lionesses around a water hole with their cubs. A highlight. Zambia was also wonderful but in a much more relaxing way. We stayed in the farmhouse at Waterrberry with a beautiful grounds and a pool overlooking the Zambezi...

We travelled as a three generational family to Zambia and Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe we stayed in Hwange National Park which is truly wild. The lodge was very good and the food likewise. We had excellent animal sightings including three lionesses around a water hole with their cubs. A highlight. Zambia was also wonderful but in a much more relaxing way. We stayed in the farmhouse at Waterrberry with a beautiful grounds and a pool overlooking the Zambezi.Again the food was outstanding and the sunset cruises were a real highlight. With six of us aged from 11 to 72 and very different needs and expectation the holiday was brilliant for all of us.

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Bushbaby Travel are fantastic. They know their holidays really well, always helpful and go out of the way to provide what you want. Often one of the team have stayed in the hotel suggested. They are also very open about what is and is not possible within a budget and make very helpful alternative suggestions. This is the fifth holiday we have done with Bushbaby and we cannot recommend them too highly.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 26 Aug 2023:

We're so pleased you had a special multi-generational adventure!

Bushbaby Travel by Tattie , 22 Aug 2023
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An exhilarating experience

We went to KL, Borneo and Singapore

We went to KL, Borneo and Singapore

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Very helpful with the itinerary and organisation. Friendly and went out of her way to help and get us what we wanted.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 23 Aug 2023:

We're so pleased you had a great trip! Thank you for letting us know.

Bushbaby Travel by JP, 22 Aug 2023
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Family trip to Thailand

We spent time in Bangkok, the north of Thailand and on Koh Samui. It was a mixture of culture, elephants, food and beach

We spent time in Bangkok, the north of Thailand and on Koh Samui. It was a mixture of culture, elephants, food and beach

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Personal, knowledgeable, efficient. We have used them for 10 years they tailor the holiday to my family and their changing needs. They know us well and come up with creative, cost effective ideas that we always enjoy. Makign amzing memories

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 23 Aug 2023:

We're so pleased to hear you had a successful adventure to Thailand, thank you for letting us know!

Bushbaby Travel by Mother of twins, 21 Aug 2023
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Fantastic Malaysia and Singapore

We had 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, onto Borneo for 4 nights to get a taste of the wildlife, a few days relaxing at a resort onto 4 amazing days in Singapore.

We had 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur, onto Borneo for 4 nights to get a taste of the wildlife, a few days relaxing at a resort onto 4 amazing days in Singapore.

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Bushbaby have once again tailor made the perfect trip for us, they respect our budget and use great hotels that were superbly located. Their in country partners did everything exactly to plan and provide that reassurance that if you needed support it would be there.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 22 Aug 2023:

We're so happy to hear you had a very special Asian adventure and hope you have many happy memories to continue sharing!

Bushbaby Travel by Mad about animals, 21 Aug 2023
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Beyond all expectations

This trip was for my 70th birthday celebration with my husband. We started off in Kuala Lumpur for 3 nights - then flew to Borneo staying in Sepilok Nature resort for two nights from which we visited the orangutan rehab centre/ the sun bear conservation project and the proboscis monkey reserve. We then moved on to Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort for two nights - this time observing the wildlife from a boat on the river plus doing a night walk around ...

This trip was for my 70th birthday celebration with my husband. We started off in Kuala Lumpur for 3 nights - then flew to Borneo staying in Sepilok Nature resort for two nights from which we visited the orangutan rehab centre/ the sun bear conservation project and the proboscis monkey reserve. We then moved on to Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort for two nights - this time observing the wildlife from a boat on the river plus doing a night walk around the resort’s boardwalk. We then flew to Bunga Raya island beach resort for four nights relaxation.

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We have travelled with Bushbaby Travel for 17 years and this was our 13th trip with them. Their expertise and attention to every little detail is second to none. The way they put a trip together taking into account all their clients passions is a real bonus plus the fact that every trip they have organised for us is problem free. We wouldn’t think of booking with anyone else for our extra special holidays.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 22 Aug 2023:

We're so super happy you had a very special celebratory trip, and hope you are home brimming with special memories. Thank you for your incredibly loyalty too!

Bushbaby Travel by Lesh, 21 Aug 2023
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Unforgettable family memories

We visited South Africa, Zambia and Botswana for a two week holiday as a family of four. Our game sightings on safari were the stuff of dreams and the hotels/camps were spot on for our needs/wants.

We visited South Africa, Zambia and Botswana for a two week holiday as a family of four. Our game sightings on safari were the stuff of dreams and the hotels/camps were spot on for our needs/wants.

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This is about our 7th holiday with this tour operator which is evidence of how highly we rate them. We have already recommended them to family and friends. Their advice is always direct and honest, based on their extensive personal knowledge of the countries, hotels and activities. This is supported by their knowledge of us and our likes/dislikes. They have earned our trust entirely and I can't imagine ever using another tour operator.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 22 Aug 2023:

We are so pleased you had an unforgettable safari - we appreciate this was a super special trip and hope you have some wonderful memories!

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 22 Aug 2023:

Thank you so much for your lovely words, they mean a great deal to us!

Bushbaby Travel by Martin and Karen, 11 Aug 2023
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Exploring British Columbia

Hired a car and traveled around multiple destinations from Vancouver

Hired a car and traveled around multiple destinations from Vancouver

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Put together a great package tailored to what they know we like. Friendly and helpful with good timely information throughout.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 11 Aug 2023:

We're so pleased you had a great trip, and another successful long haul adventure!

Bushbaby Travel by Bill and Fiona , 9 Aug 2023
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Safari, Sun and Surf in South Africa and Seychelles

This was a Covid delayed Golden Wedding celebration for our family. Mum and Dad, three children, three spouses and six grandchildren aged 4 to 13 years spent a glorious 2 weeks together in the southern hemisphere thanks to Bushbaby.

This was a Covid delayed Golden Wedding celebration for our family. Mum and Dad, three children, three spouses and six grandchildren aged 4 to 13 years spent a glorious 2 weeks together in the southern hemisphere thanks to Bushbaby.

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This was the second time we have holidayed with Bushbaby. It was even better than our first trip thanks to the enthusiasm, expertise and professionalism of Abi, Amy and their colleagues. Their knowledge of, and commitment to, the needs of families particularly those with young children once again ensured a wonderful experience for us all. With four separate family subgroups based all over the UK the logistics were complex but the whole holiday was achieved without any problems. Their logistical partners in South Africa and Seychelles were of the highest order and the safari lodge and the beach resort provided wonderful accommodation, incredible food and a standard of service second to none.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 09 Aug 2023:

We are so very, very pleased that you had a wonderful trip - we appreciate this was a super special one. We always think cross-generation trips are extra special, so we're thrilled to know it all went well!

Bushbaby Travel by NetballFerett, 8 Aug 2023
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Excellent adventure

Excellent adventure and good recommendations on what to do. Could have done with a little more time to relax and slightly better weather, but some things can't be guaranteed! Mosquitoes caused some havoc, but the cocktails made up for them! Lovely friendly people and staff were excellent throughout all our destinations. Food was delicious. We had B&B booked and the breakfasts were plentiful and tasty. However, food and drink within the hotels ...

Excellent adventure and good recommendations on what to do. Could have done with a little more time to relax and slightly better weather, but some things can't be guaranteed! Mosquitoes caused some havoc, but the cocktails made up for them! Lovely friendly people and staff were excellent throughout all our destinations. Food was delicious. We had B&B booked and the breakfasts were plentiful and tasty. However, food and drink within the hotels were hugely expensive compared with local venues; which had the benefit of authenticity and local variety.

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Fabulous. Incredibly helpful and informative during both the booking process and regarding information once our itineray was confirmed. Friendly and approachable. Some of the information regarding local places to eat was a little out of date, with some restaurants now closed, but the information was so helpful this was not of great significance overall.

Bushbaby Travel responded to this review on 09 Aug 2023:

We're so very pleased you had a fun adventure! We'll certainly review the restaurant list to check it's 100% up to date post covid.