Our Fabulous African Adventure

South Africa | Aug 22 - Sep 2, 2024

Had a fabulous and seamless trip. Lize did an amazing job down to the last detail. Starting in Cape Town with our guide and driver Oliver who was an expert on Cape Town and its surrounds. From our trips to wine country, the botanical gardens and the peninsula penguins, to our walks around the wharf, it was a great experience only to be surpassed by our 4 days in Camp George on twice daily safaris with Julius who was an amazing guide with a great sense of humor. We saw a pride of lions with a fresh water buffalo kill, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, a leopard and so much more. The camp was beautiful and the service even better. On to the beautiful Victoria Falls with our guide Bees. Then on a 4 day houseboat safari on the Chobe River with twice daily river game drives with Movins to see the animals from another perspective. Accommodations everywhere were better than expected (although the houseboat could use some updates) and the attention to detail was fabulous. All and all a great vacation that more than met our expectations and one that I would highly recommend. KimKim and Lize did a fantastic job! Kudos to all.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Cape Town

Very nice hotel in a fabulous location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the wharf. Very walkable,safe and beautiful.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Simbavati - Camp George

The setting and accommodations were stunning and the staff was very friendly, welcoming and warm. They catered to our every need.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful site in the bush that we learned was where the Mandela release talks were held. Can’t get more authentic than that.

Location

The ride to the lodge (as to all the surrounding lodges) was a challenge but once there it was well worth every bump. Our driver referred to the ride as an African massage. That it was!

Staff

Amazing staff. Couldn’t be nicer or more capable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lived everything about Camp George! Super clean and beautiful.

Insika Lodge

Hotel was very nice but we had a bit of a mosquito problem in our bathroom. Pool was lovely with wild animals roaming just behind it.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful African decor.

Location

Very near the sunset cruise and close to Victoria Falls.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Chobe Princess Small Luxury Houseboat

Kasane, Botswana

Loved the experience. Staff was great. The boat itself could use some updates.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the beautiful Chobe River with wildlife all around.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full Day Winelands Tour (including lunch)

South Africa

Lovely day trip!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour (including lunch)

South Africa

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Game Drive

South Africa

Amazing!!!

Quality of Experience

Everything!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Julius was a great tracker with 30 years of experience and a great sense of humor.

Transport

Can’t say enough about Julius. He’s a 10!

Klaserie Game Drive

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sunset cruise

Victoria Falls

Very nice.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tour of the falls & Lunch at Lookout Cafe

Victoria Falls

Falls were spectacular!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chobe House Boat Arrival

Chobe River - Namibia Side

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chobe Houseboat Daily Activities

Chobe River - Namibia Side

Great way to see the wildlife from a different perspective.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Movins and the entire staff was fabulous!

Transport