Discover Africa Safaris team
Discover Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, SATSA, CTT & IGLTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Deidre | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari trip organised with my interests at heart
I have just come back to Australia from 2 months travelling in Africa. Part of this time was a personal tour organised by Discover Africa just for me. I had found them online when I was researching safaris and made contact with them as their tours looked like they covered the sort of places I was interested in. I don't like big tour groups, and would have been happy in a small group, but Susan Swanpoel replied and said they'd organise whatever I wanted, just for me. Susan was super helpful with the organisation by email and a couple of Zoom calls. She designed the trip around my wishes of where I wanted to visit, and was super helpful when my friend decided to join me for half the trip. She worked within my budget, and changed things as necessary to suit me/us better. Everything was set out well, on paper, and also on a phone app that could be accessed offline whilst we were travelling. It may not have been the cheapest option for such a trip, but it was definitely excellent value for money!
The trip started in South Africa, went up through Victoria Falls and Botswana and on to Tanzania. Everywhere I travelled I could rely on being met at the airport and helped through to either my next flight, or my next accommodation. Airports can be quite intimidating, it was really great to have someone meet me. I was travelling on my own for half the trip, and always felt safe and well looked after. The hotels and safari lodges Susan had suggested were great. All the safari lodges were full board, and were absolutely wonderful. I especially loved Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana and Rufiji River Lodge in Tanzania.
I started in South Africa in January, and it was February by the time I was in the Serengeti and the Wildebeest were on the southern part of their migration. We saw so many thousands! Plus lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, so many birds, you name it, we saw it! February was a good time to be in Tanzania, because it is between two wet seasons. The guide we had for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro was really experienced and looked after us super well. It is an amazing part of the world! The small plane flights between safari locations in Tanzania were excellent, and saved us so much time ( and body shaking) as road travel is very slow over there, even when it looks like it's not that far ( the roads are pretty bad).
I loved the whole trip, and would not hesitate to use Discover Africa again if I ever revisit the African continent for another tour.
AE
Email Antonina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless South African Holidays
It was an amazing holiday! First time in SA, and we had 8 days to visit Kruger Park and Cape Town. Matthys was our travel expert, and he arranged our tour in a smart and super convenient way, advising the best stay & safari options within our budget. Honeyguide Mantobeni Tented Camp in the middle of Kruger Park was epic! All domestic flights, meet&greet service, and hotel booking in Cape Town were awesome !
Thank you for your amazing work and care of your clients!!!
ES
Email Graham F | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first trip to Africa - superbly designed by Vihann from Discover Africa.
This was our first trip to Africa. We had already decided on Botswana but needed guidance as to the best camps to suit our preference for good bird spotting as well as seeing animals large & small, walking safaris, boat & mokoro excursions in the Okavango Delta. We also wanted to stay a good few days at each camp & really get the feel of the camp & the area, rather than rushing from one to another spending only 2 or 3 nights at each. Vihann paid close attention to the things that interested us & put together an itinerary which perfectly suited our needs. It was also wothin our budget. This consisted of 5 nights each at 3 camps, Leroo La Tau, Nxamaseri Island & Camp Okavango. All 3 camps are run by Desert & Delta, & we will separately review the camps elsewhere. Highlights included large numbers of giraffe, elephant, zebra & the many different antelopes at Leroo La Tau; extraordinary birdlife at Nxamaseri (almost matched by the other 2 camps); close encounters with hippo, crocodile & (on no fewer than 3 different walks) lions at Camp Okavango. Vihann arranged the camps & internal flights, & ensured everything ran smoothly. He also answered our numerous questions patiently. Desert & Delta combine comfort, good facilities, expert guiding & excellent food with something even more important - a genuinely friendly & joyful atmosphere that is more than simple "professional" friendliness. The camps are also very efficiently run. Desert & Delta's style suited our preference for camps where guests & staff mingle, & the atmosphere is sociable, something else which Vihann had also taken on board when putting together our trip. We would very highly recommend Discover Africa.
Email Chelsea Roby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing
We have just returned yesterday from our discover Africa honeymoon trip booked by Susan. It was amazing from start to finish. We started out in Cape Town, we visited boulders beach, v&a waterfront for the boat rides etc and some shopping. The hotel Susan picked was located in the perfect spot, right near many restaurants and to travel we used Ubers which all in all was very cheap to use. Our next stop was Kruger national parks which was by far my favourite part of the trip. Lion sands tinga lodge was our stay and the 2 daily game drives was amazing. Even though it was an early start it was all worth it for what animals we saw and no game drive was the same. Our last stay was Victoria falls , hotel amazing and the views were amazing. The only down fall of that part was you couldn’t take a walk etc out of the hotel due to animals could be roaming so could only use taxis/ shuttles which could end up expensive and being on a bed and breakfast basis ended up being expensive buying food at the hotel. But other than that all in all the whole stays was incredible and a once in a life time experience. We say we will be back in the future with our children when they are older. Also, Susan was amazing whenever I needed help to sort anything out. Currency/ booking my flights etc so i made sure we booked the right ones. Thank you again
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Email Patty Whidden | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
This trip was a 20th anniversary/bucket lis trip. From the time we landed in South Africa until we sadly had to depart, we were hosted
like no other country we've visited. Our travel agent, Dianne DuPlessis from Discover Africa, was amazing. We described the trip we were looking for and the type of accommodations and she completely nailed it. All of our accommodations were perfect. We meet so many wonderful host and guests at the different lodges. The food very delicious as was the water & cocktails:)
We were able to see the big 5, little 5, ugly 5, and many others. Our guides and trackers were the best at explaining the ecology of the African Savannah. We learned so much. We highly recommend Dianne and Discover Africa as well as the lodges we stayed at.
CA
Email Paul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional organization and great experience!
We booked our honeymoon through Susan at Discover Africa and had a fabulous experience. The number of choices for lodges, activities, and places to go in southern Africa were overwhelming at first glance, and we found it really useful to have an experienced local talk us through some recommendations. They were very helpful and provided a range of options based on price and desired comfort level. In the end, we decided on going to South Africa, Zimbabwe (Vic Falls), and Botswana across a 2.5 week period. The organization of the tour was amazing, with Discover Africa providing a detailed itinerary and making all bookings ahead of time. We didn't ever need to worry about looking for taxis, which was particularly useful when arriving at the airport in a new country for the first time. Susan checked in with us via whatsapp every couple days to make sure that everything was going smoothly, and quickly responded to any of our questions. My wife and I agreed that one of the best things about doing the trip with Discover Africa was that they helped us book accomodation that was more intimate, which made the honeymoon really special. The safaris, the views, the food, and tours were all amazing - a small taste of southern Africa that has made us want to come back as soon as we can. Thanks to Susan and the team for a great trip!
Email Daisy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thoughtful, comprehensive and reliable agent that designed the perfect holiday.
Susan from Discover Africa arranged the perfect holiday for me in South Africa. She understood the balance I wanted exploring Cape Town and safari and the ensured as a solo traveler I had tours and transferred pre booked. I felt safe the whole time and loved all the accommodation and tours/ safari booked. Most of all Susan made me feel really well looked after, she was responsive when I had questions and contactable when some weather issues arose ensuring a plan B was available while luckily I didn’t need.
I highly recommend and hope to use Discover Africa again in the future.
Email Cody | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Dev was able to accomodate exactly what we wanted to see in Botswana within our budget and we were so thrilled with the value for money we got. The lodges we stayed at were incredible! I would highly recommend connecting with Discover Africa to book your tour, they were able to accomodate changes to suit our itinerary, location requests and budget!
AE
Email Elizabeth Brennan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Susan was amazing! Her itinerary was perfection and she was always available to offer advice.
We had the most memorable safari trip with Discover Africa Safaris. Susan put together the perfect itinerary for our first family safari. Her choices were excellent. We loved both safari lodges and our accommodation in Cape Town was wonderful. Her recommendation for car rental in Cape Town was great as we were able to drive to Hout Bay, Boulders Beach and Cape Point easily. I would thoroughly recommend Susan to put together the perfect vacation!
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Email De | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Barry was knowledgeable, had create customer service and on point communications
Barry helped plan the perfect South Africa honeymoon! From the very beginning, his flexibility and responsiveness made the entire process so smooth and stress-free. Barry took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and used his expertise to choose the perfect experience tailored to our preferences including an amazing safari.
Everything was planned to perfection—from the breathtaking accommodations to the incredible wildlife encounters, every detail exceeded our expectations. Barry’s recommendations and attention to detail turned our honeymoon into the best vacation we’ve ever had. Barry was even able to help accommodate last minute changes during the trip.
If you're considering a safari or any other special trip, look no further!
