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Safari Consultants by Tracyh, 5 Sep 2023
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Outstanding first safari

We stayed at kicheche lake laikipia for 3 nights then onto kicheche Mara north for 3 nights, we booked a day in the main national reserve but didn’t manage to see the wildebeest migration as they were put off by the crocodile on the other bank, but the activity was amazing to watch. The game drives in the conservancies were amazing with excellent guides at both camps. The hosts/ accommodation/ staff/ facilities/ food at both camps first class! ...

We stayed at kicheche lake laikipia for 3 nights then onto kicheche Mara north for 3 nights, we booked a day in the main national reserve but didn’t manage to see the wildebeest migration as they were put off by the crocodile on the other bank, but the activity was amazing to watch. The game drives in the conservancies were amazing with excellent guides at both camps. The hosts/ accommodation/ staff/ facilities/ food at both camps first class!

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Our safari to Kenya was put together by joe and was perfect! As first time to safari we had a few ideas of what we wanted but were guided superbly by joe giving us so much information about the area, viewings, reserves etc, and making recommendations to get the best out our holiday and was helpful with each change of plan and idea. The whole holiday was expertly planned, every flight/ transfer were smooth, the accommodation at kicheche lake laikipia and Mara north were amazing, would definitely recommend Safari consultants to anyone planning a safari!

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 14 Sep 2023:

Dear Tracy and David,

Thank you for your lovely review and it was great to hear further detail on your email. Kicheche are a wonderful company and their camps are superb - wonderful that they looked after you so well and it sounds like Kenya will leave a lasting impression on you.

Best wishes,
Joe

Safari Consultants by Mrs Donald, 18 Aug 2023
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Kenya Safari & Mauritius

Amazing. knowledgeable, friendly staff with beautiful tented accommodation and excellent game-viewing in the Masai Mara North Conservancy Offbeat Camp. Luxury Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf & Spa Hotel. Good food, lovely surroundings and great water sports.

Amazing. knowledgeable, friendly staff with beautiful tented accommodation and excellent game-viewing in the Masai Mara North Conservancy Offbeat Camp. Luxury Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf & Spa Hotel. Good food, lovely surroundings and great water sports.

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Rob was extremely knowledgeable and was able to provide a range of options. Attention to detail was fantastic. We were very well looked after and in very safe, capable hands.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 18 Aug 2023:

Dear Carol, many thanks for your review and I am really pleased your family holiday was such a success! It sounded like the game-viewing was incredible, and it is always great to hear that you were were so well looked after both on safari and in Mauritius. It was a pleasure dealing with you - many thanks again and best wishes, Rob

Safari Consultants by HappyFamilies, 2 Aug 2023
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Botswana Teen Family Adventure

A thrilling introduction to Safaris for all the family, filled with activities and wow experiences. A fantastic way to spend family time with teens, with all members of the family captivated by the surroundings and the enthusiastic hospitality of everyone we met. A luxury holiday in every respect. The Makgadikgadi Pans and Okavango Delta were suitably buzzing with wildlife but very few other adventurers!

A thrilling introduction to Safaris for all the family, filled with activities and wow experiences. A fantastic way to spend family time with teens, with all members of the family captivated by the surroundings and the enthusiastic hospitality of everyone we met. A luxury holiday in every respect. The Makgadikgadi Pans and Okavango Delta were suitably buzzing with wildlife but very few other adventurers!

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Safari Consultants got everything spot on..... from the outset they were invested in our dream holiday of a lifetime and worked hard to make sure that they catered for everyone's needs. The service was over and above and everything was seamless in it's execution. There is clearly a wealth of experience and understanding.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 02 Aug 2023:

Dear Antonia, many thanks for your comments and I am really thrilled you had such a successful safari and were so well looked after. Botswana is very exclusive and wonderfully varied and I am glad you were able to experience it all as a family and create so many magical memories! Best wishes, Rob

Safari Consultants by Berdewelle, 9 Mar 2023
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The Mara Conservancies Revisited

Having organised everything bar the weather (we had a couple of thunder storms, much needed rain as the grazing was a little short) we had an excellent safari over the three main conservancies of the Mara. Great camps, great game viewing, great guides, great food: a great experience. All arranged with the usual professionalism by Safari Consultants.

Having organised everything bar the weather (we had a couple of thunder storms, much needed rain as the grazing was a little short) we had an excellent safari over the three main conservancies of the Mara. Great camps, great game viewing, great guides, great food: a great experience. All arranged with the usual professionalism by Safari Consultants.

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As regular travellers to Africa all at Safari Consultants know all about Africa: the destinations, the camps and lodges, the wildlife, and go to great lengths to construct tailor made itineraries that match the customers requirements. A great company to work with in constructing outstanding safari holidays.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 10 Mar 2023:

Many thanks Stephen, it was a pleasure working with you as always and thanks for all the local updates. I'm glad you had a successful safari and hope those storms turn into more consistent rain over all of East Africa later this month. Best wishes Rob.

Safari Consultants by Miss P, 20 Feb 2023
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Tanzania safari

We had the most wonderful private safari organized by Rob at Safari Consultants, staying at Nomad Tanzania camps before travelling to Zanzibar. The camps were fantastic, very friendly staff, delicious food and most importantly experienced guides (Godwin and Dixon) so we saw above and beyond what I had hoped. This will be an impossible holiday to surpass.

We had the most wonderful private safari organized by Rob at Safari Consultants, staying at Nomad Tanzania camps before travelling to Zanzibar. The camps were fantastic, very friendly staff, delicious food and most importantly experienced guides (Godwin and Dixon) so we saw above and beyond what I had hoped. This will be an impossible holiday to surpass.

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Rob was fantastic in organizing a bespoke safari to meet our needs and we had the most wonderful time. From planning a route between the National Parks, to suggesting wonderful camps with experienced guides and arranging for the extra luggage allowance! When we found out Friday night 5minutes before leaving home KLM had cancelled our flight, he managed to organize alternative accommodation and transfers which all ran smoothly. We didn't need to, but it was good to know had we had any further problems we could contact Safari Consultants for help.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 20 Feb 2023:

Many thanks Portia, after a tricky outward journey I am pleased the rest of your holiday was such as success! Nomad are a great company with fantastic camps and guides, and it sounds like you had incredible game-viewing too! Best wishes Rob.

Safari Consultants by Sarah, 7 Jan 2023
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A luxurious adventure, fun and insightful, amazing memories made.

We had a wonderful trip to Kenya, two safaris and the coast at the end. Seamlessly organised by Safari Consultants. Lewa Conservancy was by far our favourite place and would recommend it highly. We saw amazing animals and it was a beautiful things!

We had a wonderful trip to Kenya, two safaris and the coast at the end. Seamlessly organised by Safari Consultants. Lewa Conservancy was by far our favourite place and would recommend it highly. We saw amazing animals and it was a beautiful things!

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Friendly, competent, knowledgable, helpful.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 10 Jan 2023:

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your review and I was so pleased to hear you had a memorable trip. Best, Frances

Safari Consultants by Berdewelle, 12 Nov 2022
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Zambia Celebrations.

Delayed by twelve months our special Anniversary Safari was seamlessly carried forward by Safari Consultants allowing us to visit two favourites in the Lower Zambezi NP and a new camp in the central area of the South Luangwa NP. Travel arrangements worked perfectly, all three camps had great service, food and comfort. And the game viewing was excellent. Another great trip organised by Safari Consultants.

Delayed by twelve months our special Anniversary Safari was seamlessly carried forward by Safari Consultants allowing us to visit two favourites in the Lower Zambezi NP and a new camp in the central area of the South Luangwa NP. Travel arrangements worked perfectly, all three camps had great service, food and comfort. And the game viewing was excellent. Another great trip organised by Safari Consultants.

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Safari Consultants have organised going on for 20 safari trips for us and all have been excellent. Their knowledge of all the safari destinations, the camps and lodges, the travel options is outstanding and regularly updated with personal visits. Their ability to match personal preferences and demands with itinerary recommendations always hits the right spot. We are now looking forward to February and our visit to the Mara Conservancies in Kenya.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 14 Nov 2022:

Hi Stephen and Jean, many thanks for your comments and I am really pleased your recent Zambia 'celebration' safari was such a success - and I look forward to hearing more details on your experiences. It was a pleasure working with you, as always. Best wishes, Rob

Safari Consultants by Mark , 3 Nov 2022
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Kenya Safari then Zanzibar beach

Every detail was taken care of by SC. They chose two excellent bush camps suitable for both driving and walking. The game viewing was fantastic with plenty of adrenalin-inducing close encounters. Tremenyfood and first class guides. Zanzibar was also perfect. A great hotel, beautiful beaches and tons of interesting activities.

Every detail was taken care of by SC. They chose two excellent bush camps suitable for both driving and walking. The game viewing was fantastic with plenty of adrenalin-inducing close encounters. Tremenyfood and first class guides. Zanzibar was also perfect. A great hotel, beautiful beaches and tons of interesting activities.

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I have used SC for almost 30 years. Their attention to detail is excellent. Their consultants know the camps and staff inside out so l know the destinations they recommend are exactly as they describe. Moreover they employ very long serving staff who give continuity and reliability to clients in abundance. They are a first class organisation whom l trust implicitly. Highly recommended!

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 04 Nov 2022:

Dear Mark, many thanks for your kind words and we are thrilled your holiday was such a success. We look forward to catching up in more detail - you must tell us more about those close encounters! Best wishes, Rob for Mary.

Safari Consultants by PeterC, 25 Oct 2022
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Magical wildlife holiday in Zambia

We spent five nights in South Luangwa National Park (Kaingo and Mwamba Camps) and then six nights in the Lower Zambezi (Old Mondoro and Chiawa). Everything was superb - from the travel arrangements and ground handling through to the quality of the camps encompassing housekeeping, accommodation, hospitality and hosting, wildlife guiding and food offering. We enjoyed some amazing wildlife interactions too.

We spent five nights in South Luangwa National Park (Kaingo and Mwamba Camps) and then six nights in the Lower Zambezi (Old Mondoro and Chiawa). Everything was superb - from the travel arrangements and ground handling through to the quality of the camps encompassing housekeeping, accommodation, hospitality and hosting, wildlife guiding and food offering. We enjoyed some amazing wildlife interactions too.

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Safari Consultants are simply superb in every sense - from their knowledge of their destination offerings to the camp details; their understanding of our requirements; then delivering to that brief. They have always delivered for us over many years of travel with them. They invest heavily in sending staff on educational trips to ensure that they can advise clients from first hand perspective. Their African knowledge is simply second to none.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 31 Oct 2022:

Dear Peter, I am thrilled to know you had such a successful trip especially after the enforced wait! Many thanks for your kind comments and for your feedback, as always it was a pleasure helping you with this wonderful safari in Zambia. Best wishes, Rob

Safari Consultants by Mr A C 22, 19 Oct 2022
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One week safari trip to the Offbeat Mara camp in Kenya.

My holiday was absolutely amazing. From start to finish, I had one of the best weeks I have had for a long time. I stayed in the Offbeat Mara camp in the North Mara Conservancy, which was a delight; the food, service, accommodation, organization, staff and company were all first rate. My driver, Muli, was brilliant and I am pleased to say I saw pretty much everything from a wildlife perspective. 5 star review from me!

My holiday was absolutely amazing. From start to finish, I had one of the best weeks I have had for a long time. I stayed in the Offbeat Mara camp in the North Mara Conservancy, which was a delight; the food, service, accommodation, organization, staff and company were all first rate. My driver, Muli, was brilliant and I am pleased to say I saw pretty much everything from a wildlife perspective. 5 star review from me!

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Frances was a great tour operator. She answered all of my questions promptly and well and put in place a fantastic itinerary for me. The logistics behind the trip in terms of transfers and timings were as smooth as could possibly have been. I only have positive things to say about her. Thank you!

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 19 Oct 2022:

Hi Angus, thanks for such a lovely review. So glad you had such a great time in the Mara, and enjoyed Offbeat Mara so much! Look forward to helping you with another trip int the future hopefully. Best wishes, Frances