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So cozy and charming. Manager David gave such sweet hospitality.

Mountain bike ride is a must

The Belvedere Boutique Hotel in Windhoek had some issues with bed arrangements as we couldn't get separate beds, which was inconvenient. However, their breakfast service was really nice. I ended up paying out of pocket for a separate room due to a cough and personal preference. Overall, it was decent but not perfect.

Romney Park Luxury Apartments in Cape Town were great. The apartments had kitchens and balconies, the bed situation was good, and security was solid. The location was okay but a bit sketchy at night, and we were advised not to walk after dark. Breakfast was nice. Overall, a comfortable stay.

Insika Lodge in Victoria Falls was lovely with beautiful architecture and a great dining room. We enjoyed having adjoining rooms with a connecting door, which was perfect for our group of four women to move between rooms easily. The courtyard had warthogs, which was amusing and added to the charm.

Jackalberry Lodge in Chobe was fabulous. The deck overlooked the river, providing beautiful views. The hospitality was outstanding, with a warm and traditional welcome when we returned from game drives. The staff's genuine kindness made our stay very special.

Jumbo Junction in the Okavango Delta was a nice stay. We had two best chalets with two beds each, perfect for our group. The food was good, and the chef personally explained the meals, which was a nice touch. It was a bit hot with no air conditioning, but manageable. The lodge was a tented style, fitting the environment well.

Storm is so knowledgeable in multiple fields. He packed our day with scenery, wildlife, food, and a thrilling hike. Perfect for our group

Amazing scenery and wildlife. We had to wait a bit for the crew to swap out our balloon, but that gave us more time for stargazing

So great to spend a day with the magnetic Rochelle. Whales, penguins, dhassies, a winery set in a sculpture garden, and more

Frank is our hero for coping masterfully with a potentially scary contingency. Also very entertaining, knowledgeable, candid, and sweet.

Such a pleasure to travel silently amongst the water lilies, birds, crocs, and hippos. Zulu showed us a tiny frog that we never would have seen from a motorboat

We saw elephants mating in the Zambezi River! Upscale decor and delicious food

Great opportunity to support a cause and learn about the local cuisine at the same time. Inspiring! Kudos for upcycling

The day trip to Spitzkoppe was fantastic and one of the highlights of the trip. The scenery was breathtaking, and the experience was memorable.

Game drives in Chobe National Park were excellent. Our guide, Frank Austin, was highly competent, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He expertly navigated difficult roads and provided a flexible, fun experience. He was also a hero when one of our group had an accident, handling the situation with calm and efficiency.

The boat cruise on the Chobe River was beautiful and relaxing. We had a minor incident where the boat ran aground, and one traveler was gently ejected onto the bank, but the captain's quick thinking prevented any serious harm. Overall, it was a memorable experience.

Exploring Table Mountain was spectacular. We took the cable car up, which was well organized with tickets arranged in advance. Walking around on top of the mountain offered breathtaking views and a cool atmosphere.

The arrival and first game drive in Chobe was a fantastic start to that part of the trip. The hospitality was warm and welcoming, setting a great tone for our stay.

Spending a full day in the Okavango Delta was a dream come true. The natural beauty and wildlife were incredible, and the activities were well organized and enjoyable.

We arrived very late and the night manager had a hot meal waiting for us. The room was well stocked and the shower was great.

The Lodge is in the national park and the views are absolutely amazing. The food is served buffet style, there is a wide variety and very tasty. My friend celebrated her birthday during our stay and they celebrated her with a beautiful cake and a birthday song. It was great!

Maji Moto was a highlight of my trip in Kenya. The Camp itself was lovely - modern amenities in the bush, including coffee for our early morning and a beautiful bathroom that was open to the stars.

The Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge was the perfect place to wind up a 3 week trip in Africa. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and the food was wonderful. Our room was spacious and welcoming, giving us room to relax and rest up before starting our trek home. The complementary massages were also amazing.

This balloon ride was magical - the captain was very knowledgeable and communicated everything clearly, starting with the safety brief, sharing insights of the Mara as we were in the air, and also ensuring that our group was taken care of at the breakfast after the flight. The balloon ride itself was really cool - gave us a totally different view of the Mara after being on jeep game drives for a day and a half prior. The breakfast was also lovely - we watched Zebras migrating back to the Serengeti as a backdrop to our meal.

The illtalala Community visit was incredible and a highlight of our time in Kenya. Our host, Stanley (a Maasai warrior), along with several more warriors welcomed us with a traditional greeting and song and presented us with our very own Shuka (a traditional wrap worn by the Maasai). We had a wonderful lunch in the bush and then visited the local school, learning about the progress the children are making and opportunities to continue strengthening their opportunities. We also visitied a Maasai homestead, learning how they live and support their families, as well as how the Maasai Tribe functions. We ended the day with a Nature Walk and dinner in the bush, meeting many Maasai along the way. It was a wonderful experience and gave me an opportunity to quickly immerse in the elements that are the Maasai people

Ila was my favorite lodge on this trip. The entire staff made us feel welcome and looked after from the moment we stepped off the plane. Located right on the Kafue River, the Lodge is integrated into the landscape and allows you to experience the bush intimately: From waking to Hippos "singing", to sighting an elephant or bushback near our cabin, I was at ease the entire visit. The staff was tremendous - always anticipating any need we may have, and genuienlty curious about getting to know us and sharing themselves as well. The chef was tremendous!

Shawa Luangwa Camp delivered the most amazing hospitality on our trip, starting with the staff greeting us with a celebratory song. The manager, Kufa was incredible - friendly, caring and aware of the little details that made our stay wonderful. Our valet, Amos was also wonderful - he always had a smile on his face and very quickly got to know us. The rooms have an amazing view, and we loved the "easy breeze" cooling that provided a comfortable nights sleep on the hotter days of our visit. They also hosted a communal dinner that shared the local food and customs with us one night and it was great.

Potato Bush has an absolutely beautiful setting to leverage - located on a small channel off the Lower Zambezi River, we had breakfast every morning with Hippos waking up right in front of us and Elephants crossing the river to snack on grasses at a nearby island. Game drives took on a different "tone" here - celebrating the river a bit more with boat cruises. The water lunch (lunch on a sandbar) was out of this world, as was the bush dinner.

Tongabezi Lodge was a wonderful way to end our 12 day trip in Zambia, partifularly after spending 9 days in the bush. This is really a resort, and the amenities are top notch - we even splurged on airconditioning. The food was fantastic and the houses we stayed in were luxurious - several of us took a bath out on the very private veranda, while others enjoyed the plunge pool. We stayed 2 nights, but honestly I could've stayed on more day and just hung out at the hotel.

The Game Drives in South Luangwa were incredible. Over the 2 days, we saw sooo many hippos, elephants, giraffes, water buffalo, lions, wild dogs and so much more. Our guide, Sebastian knew the park incredibly well and got us up close and personal with a pride of lions (spectacular), as well as a tower of giraffes.

The walking safari was a highlight for South Luangwa. Our Ranger, Nyundo, was amazing - we learned a lot about the local landscape, but also about the role the Park Rangers play in preventing poaching and contributing to the conservation of the parks and their animals. After being on multiple game drives in the jeep, seeing the park from the ground gave a totally different perspective - we got close to giraffes snacking on a nearby tree and saw a large herd of elephants cross the river for the night.

Our guide, Allie was tremendous - over the 2 1/2 days we spent in Kafue, we saw over 20 different types of animals, including two leopards, a civet, a Serval, and a pride of 17 lions. We also got up close and personal with several elephants and saw over 25+ different types of birds. We quickly shifted into watching the animals behaviors as well, with the highlight being watching a pride of lions on a kill for at least 30 minutes.

Highlight of Lower Zambezi was the Water Lunch. The set up was incredible - full tent and tables on a sand bar. We had the good fortune to witness 2 elephants cross the river to a nearby island and then walk right behind us while we were eating. It was very special.

As we only had one full day at Tonabezi, we had a list of things we wanted to do and our guide Koffi helped us accomplish all of them. We started out seeing Victoria Falls from the Zambezi side, then headed to Devlls Pool, which was a highlight of the trip for me and my group. The staff at Livingstone Island was top notch - all four of us swam out to the pool, even though originally only 2 of us wanted to go. It was fabulous. We followed up with a trip to view White Rhino and also the Zambia side of Victoria Falls and then some local shopping for fabrics. Every step of the day was smooth and unhurried. We got back to the lodge with plenty of time to enjoy our houses and relax before dinner.

The location is fantastic, and we saw all the Big Five as well as many other animals. The accommodations are great, the food delicious, and the guide for the game drives and bush walks was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and knew all the places to find the animals. This lodge is a true gem.

Great location and the food was amazing. We only wish we could have stayed there a few more days.

At this lodge we stayed in a luxury tent and really enjoyed it, even when monkeys tried to come into the room. This lodge was a bit bigger than River Rock and the food was buffet style, which worked perfectly as you could choose what and how much you wanted. It also had a deck that overlooked a watering hole so you could watch elephants, zebras, giraffes, baboons, etc.

Great location in Victoria Falls, a house that has been converted to a B&B, with large and comfortable rooms and a great breakfast.

The atmosphere is very warm with eclectic decorations, and the food is amazing.

From the first game drive we were amazed. Elephants, rhinos, zebras, hyenas, when we first started the game drive.

Same as the previous day, but crocs, lions, Cape buffalo, rhinos, turtles; and we really enjoyed stoping for the morning coffee, the sundowner, and seeing the stars so clearly without any light pollution.

We really enjoyed this tour, and seeing all the waterfalls.

The boat was great and we really enjoyed the appetizers and drinks. Also there were a lot of wildlife sightings along the river such as hippos, crocs, many varieties birds, etc.

This goes for all our game drives; it is a great experience riding in the landcruisers and becoming one with the bush. You slowly learn how to look for game in the grasses and bushes, and the guide teaches you how to read tracks in the road and on trails. You never know what you will see next or when you will see it, and it is always such a rush when you happen on the rhinos or lions or hippos. Being up early in the morning before the sun comes up, and out in the evening as the sun goes down and the stars fill this sky is just mesmorizing. The game walks take place around noon before lunch, and while you may see some animals you tend to focus on the trees, flowers, bushes, insects. You learn how such items are used on a daily basis for medicine or for food; you never forget when the guide lit some elephant dung on fire and everyone had a whiff of the smoke - very clean and good for your chest if you have a cold!

Small and quiet. Great breakfast and beautiful views.

Beautiful setting and rooms. Food and service outstanding.

Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful, small, wonderful staff and food. The game drives were spectacular.

I really can’t think of a thing they could do to make this better. Very luxurious with wonderfully attentive staff. Guides and trackers made the games drives very interesting and successful.

The whale watching in Hermanus was not worth the time it took. It involved a two-hour drive each way and only a couple of hours on the boat, which took up a whole day and cut into our time in Cape Town. While we did see a lot of whales, the travel time made it less enjoyable and I would not recommend it if you want to maximize your time in the city.

The wine tram in Franschhoek was a lot of fun and a great way to get around the wineries. We spent a long time at one winery and ended up visiting only two, but it was a very enjoyable experience. The tram allowed us to skip some wineries if we wanted and was a unique way to explore the wine country.

Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen was a standout experience. It is a private home on the outskirts of Cape Town where the host prepares meals using organic ingredients from her garden. The small group setting made it a very intimate and special experience.

Visiting Victoria Falls was beautiful and the falls themselves were spectacular. However, I felt that it took a whole day away from the main highlights of our trip like the city, wine country, and safari. After seeing the falls, I think I might skip it next time and spend more time on safari.

Stunning hotel in Constantia. Excellent staff and beautiful decor. Breakfast was wonderful. We would consider a room upgrade next time. The standard room was lovely with an expansive bathroom but a little more room in the actual bedroom would have been nice. Beautiful welcome drinks and chocolates. Centrally located. Will def stay here again

Outstanding hotel! Would come back to South Africa just to experience this hotel again. Exceptional service, we upgraded our room to a suite which was just stunning however I believe their standard rooms would be perfect as well. Staff amazing, food and beverage service was next level

Must do when in Constantia. We went to some boutique wine farms and were treated like royalty because we had Freda out sommelier with us. 4 tastings turned to 10! Freda was knowledgeable and this was a highlight of the trip

A must do when in Constantia. Whilst a little on the touristy side it’s def worth a visit. Lunch was so so but the tasting experience was great

Exceptional farm and tasting. Whilst we were there with 10 others it felt very boutique. Their wines are amazing.

Great dinner and wine list. Excellent service. Put this on the list!

Outstanding lunch and service. The weather was horrendous so we didn’t stay around to look at the farm but it was one of the best lunch experiences we had

Lovely small boutique hotel/apartments. Worked well for us as was well equipped (washing machine / kitchen), large and comfortable rooms and nice views towards the sea.

Staying at La Cotte was of the highlights of our trip. Such a beautiful, peaceful location with lovely food and lovely rooms.

Brilliant place. Real character (the kids loved crossing a bridge over the lobby to get to their room). Stunning location.

Very spacious. Great location.

Wow. What a place. Beautiful rooms with high ceilings and thatched roofs. Decent (perhaps not stellar) food. Super friendly and helpful staff - they were a real joy to be around. Fantastic game drives with knowledgeable guides. It was a real privilege to stay here - I would love to come back.

Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere with fantastic views. The stars were mindblowing. Really lovely food too. Slightly let down by one or two of the staff members giving a 'can't be bothered' impression, exacerbated by several missing things in our rooms (a missing duvet, missing towels). It was a long walk from the rooms to the reception so this stuff was annoying, but didn't overall detract from a memorable stay.

Stunning place

Wonderful trip. Big thanks to our guide Andrew for creating a wonderful tour. Kayaking with the penguins was a particular highlight.

Interesting, but I wouldn't say it's a must do. Can wander around the area and get a feel in your own time

What's not to like about a wine tour in the beautiful landscape and towns of the area!

This was so much fun!

A nice trip. Quite busy on the initial part of the walk as everyone set off at the same time, but it did thin out. A nice way to explore the area, and the food at the end was super!

A superb few days. Big thanks to our guide, Ross, who was super knowledgeable of the area and the animals and looked after us well. A real highlight of our trip.