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Safari Consultants by CliveC, 19 Oct 2022
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Fantastic - and long awaited - holiday

A long-awaited trip to Kenya on safari (our second and our second with Safari Consultants). Just over 2 weeks to 3 resorts/camps in Northern Kenya and the Masai Mara and it was worth every penny we paid. A wonderful experience, in a great country with some amazing guides. What a memorable experience - with 1000+ photos, even after editing!

A long-awaited trip to Kenya on safari (our second and our second with Safari Consultants). Just over 2 weeks to 3 resorts/camps in Northern Kenya and the Masai Mara and it was worth every penny we paid. A wonderful experience, in a great country with some amazing guides. What a memorable experience - with 1000+ photos, even after editing!

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We booked our holiday to Kenya with Safari Consultants back in 2019 and have, finally, been able to enjoy the trip. From start to finish - and especially thru the 3 year hiatus - Rob and his team at Safari Consultants have been brilliant. Responsive, informative, flexible and helpful in all aspects. The arrangements for the holiday were second to none, the information packs all fantastic and the app used also very helpful. We cannot, in any way, recommend Safari Consultants more highly. They are market leaders in Africa and if you are even thinking of going, get in touch with Rob and his team. They are the absolute masters of their craft.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 19 Oct 2022:

Dear Clive, many thanks for your kind comments, it certainly was a long wait for you to get back out to Africa but we are thrilled it was such a success for you. Game-viewing sounded amazing, but I also appreciate it was the way you were looked after that also made such a difference. Many thanks again and best wishes, Rob.

Safari Consultants by firey fred, 16 Oct 2022
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Awesome. Close up to nature like something from a David Attenborough TV programme.

Brilliant. Ten days, three camps and at each camp the guide found & got us up close to families of elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas and cheetahs. Add to this breakfast in the middle of nowhere and wonderful sundowners.

Brilliant. Ten days, three camps and at each camp the guide found & got us up close to families of elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas and cheetahs. Add to this breakfast in the middle of nowhere and wonderful sundowners.

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This was our sixth safari with Safari Consultants which speaks volumes about their organisational skills. Everything went like clockwork and several of our fellow safari travellers made a note of our safari company and telephone number for future use after we described our experiences of using them for all our safaris.

Safari Consultants by Chelsea, 16 Oct 2022
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Holiday of a Lifetime

Rob and his team were extremely helpful in organising our first safari holiday. After listening to our wishes, their knowledge, advice and planning was excellent resulting in a holiday that was beyond our expectations. They even resolved a major problem for us when one of our flights was cancelled. Thank you to Rob and his team for a holiday of a lifetime.

Rob and his team were extremely helpful in organising our first safari holiday. After listening to our wishes, their knowledge, advice and planning was excellent resulting in a holiday that was beyond our expectations. They even resolved a major problem for us when one of our flights was cancelled. Thank you to Rob and his team for a holiday of a lifetime.

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Our tour operator, Safari Consultants Ltd, Managing Director Rob Slater, was recommended to us and we were not disappointed.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 16 Oct 2022:

Many thanks Liz, it was a pleasure helping you arrange your first safari through Botswana, with a few days in Zimbabwe, and we were thrilled it went so well for you! Best wishes, Rob

Safari Consultants by Mrs C B 22, 14 Oct 2022
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Safari and Beach Honeymoon

Excluding travel nights - we had 3 nights at Oj Peteja and 3 nights in Masia Mara. Then off to 5 nights in Seychelles on Praslin Island.

Excluding travel nights - we had 3 nights at Oj Peteja and 3 nights in Masia Mara. Then off to 5 nights in Seychelles on Praslin Island.

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Francis did an excellent job planning our honeymoon - down to every little detail! We didn't have to worry about a thing being taken care of while away.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 19 Oct 2022:

Hi Corey and Henry, thanks so much for your review, and I am so pleased your honeymoon was such a success and everything went smoothly! Best wishes, Frances

Safari Consultants by KP, 6 Oct 2022
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Fantastic holiday in Botswana

We travelled with Safari Consultants on a 3 week trip to Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe in 2022. The consultant really listened to our preferences and created a wonderful itinerary ranging from the Kalahari desert where we enjoyed a quad bike safari to the Okavango Delta where we saw hippos from a small flat bottomed boat and traditional canoe to a houseboat travelling down the Chobe River with elephants as far as the eye could see. The trip ...

We travelled with Safari Consultants on a 3 week trip to Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe in 2022. The consultant really listened to our preferences and created a wonderful itinerary ranging from the Kalahari desert where we enjoyed a quad bike safari to the Okavango Delta where we saw hippos from a small flat bottomed boat and traditional canoe to a houseboat travelling down the Chobe River with elephants as far as the eye could see. The trip culminated at Victoria Falls which was stunning, lunch on Livingstone Island and a death defying swim in the Devil's Pool. Absolutely stunning and the trip of a lifetime.

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Safari Consultants created an excellent itinerary at a variety of camps and with activities planned everywhere we went. Changeovers including small flights were seamless and everywhere we went we were supported and guided without feeling smothered. All of the camps selected were very comfortable with excellent guides who made the whole holiday a pleasure.

Safari Consultants by Chilblain, 1 Oct 2022
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Kenyan Safais and Ugandan Gorrilas

Safaris in mid Kenya and two in the Massai Mara all with good accommodation, friendly staff and excellent Guides/drivers

Safaris in mid Kenya and two in the Massai Mara all with good accommodation, friendly staff and excellent Guides/drivers

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Their extensive knowledge and experience enabled them to select appropriate accommodation for our requirements. Also gave us extensive help in pulling together the difficult visa and covid entry requirements.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 05 Oct 2022:

Hi Simon, thanks so much for your review, and so glad you had a great trip..and all the paperwork was worth it in the end! Your gorilla encounter especially sounded incredible. Best wishes, Frances.

Safari Consultants by InaSB, 28 Sep 2022
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The Serengeti at its best

I stayed at Nomad Kuro Tarangire, Alex Walker's Serian Lamai Mobile Camp and went fly camping for 4 nights with the Serian crew. I grew up in South Africa and have been to sub Sahara Africa around 11 times as an adult and this was the most memorable trip yet. Sightings at both locations were excellent but the staff and the landscape made this trip so special. Cannot fault them for professionalism, enthusiasm and attention to detail. And fly ...

I stayed at Nomad Kuro Tarangire, Alex Walker's Serian Lamai Mobile Camp and went fly camping for 4 nights with the Serian crew. I grew up in South Africa and have been to sub Sahara Africa around 11 times as an adult and this was the most memorable trip yet. Sightings at both locations were excellent but the staff and the landscape made this trip so special. Cannot fault them for professionalism, enthusiasm and attention to detail. And fly camping is an absolute must, especially in that location. Truly unforgettable.

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Michele has known me for many years now and knows what I like and dislike. I trust her implicitly to choose new locations and new providers that suit my needs 100%. My next trip is spending 2 months in Namibia, researching a thesis and wild camping North towards the Angola border and I have of course booked this with Safari Consultants. I would never go to Africa with anyone else. They know their stuff and truly care for their clients and the continent.

Safari Consultants by Safari girl, 26 Sep 2022
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Big Game and Rocky Plains

We had the most fabulous safari, our camp was excellent in a lovely position and the staff were always friendly and very helpful for anything that you wanted. The game viewing was great as was our guide, who was very knowledgeable and always happy to answer any questions we had, he was also a very good driver.

We had the most fabulous safari, our camp was excellent in a lovely position and the staff were always friendly and very helpful for anything that you wanted. The game viewing was great as was our guide, who was very knowledgeable and always happy to answer any questions we had, he was also a very good driver.

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We have been with Safari Consultants before and again they did not disappoint, nothing was too much trouble and their organisation left nothing to chance. The choice of our safari camp could not be faulted, which made for a great holiday which we will not forget. If we ever return to Africa we will most certainly chose them to travel with.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 27 Sep 2022:

Many thanks John and Valerie, we were thrilled you had such a good time in Kenya, despite some unseasonal rain! We hope you do get back out to Africa soon! Best wishes Rob and Mary.

Safari Consultants by Melanie, 23 Sep 2022
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Memories for a Lifetime

We visited Victoria Falls which was breathtaking. We were able to watch the sunrise over the falls and were mesmerized by the beauty of it all. I call Victoria Falls the land of rainbows because there were so many. Our guide was terrific and ensured we saw the most beautiful parts of the falls.

We visited Victoria Falls which was breathtaking. We were able to watch the sunrise over the falls and were mesmerized by the beauty of it all. I call Victoria Falls the land of rainbows because there were so many. Our guide was terrific and ensured we saw the most beautiful parts of the falls.

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He was very excited to greet us, incredibly knowledgable about the area and history, ensured our safety, and overall lovely.

Safari Consultants by Annie, 12 Sep 2022
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Mind Blowing

I met the friendliest Batswana staff at the Lodges. Everyone knew my name! Everything was well coordinated from beautiful accommodations, meal times, boat rides, to Safari jeep rides. The guides had tremendous knowledge. They were friendly, uptempo, fun and answered all our numerous questions. Food was prepared meticulously. To me, it was a trip of a lifetime. I loved seeing the animals in their natural habitat!

I met the friendliest Batswana staff at the Lodges. Everyone knew my name! Everything was well coordinated from beautiful accommodations, meal times, boat rides, to Safari jeep rides. The guides had tremendous knowledge. They were friendly, uptempo, fun and answered all our numerous questions. Food was prepared meticulously. To me, it was a trip of a lifetime. I loved seeing the animals in their natural habitat!

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Rob Slater of Safari Consultants kept each of us very informed on how to prepare for the Botswana trip. Since I had never been to any country in Africa, I needed a lot of guidance in that department.

Safari Consultants responded to this review on 15 Sep 2022:

Hi Ann, so pleased you had such a great time and were so well looked after! Sounds like you had great game-viewing too. Many thanks for the review. Kind regards
Rob