Read what some of our recent clients have said about their experience with Africa&You:
“Remarkable!”
G Hoffman | April 2025 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
The trip was exceptional and Tara took remarkable care to create an outstanding experience. Once we set out on our trip, her care didn’t end. We experienced a missed flight due to airline delays and she picked up immediately and arranged for new internal flights for us and necessary notifications to our lodge.
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All her plans were seamless and once we entered the country, we didn’t have to think about a single detail. The accommodations she recommended for us were incredible and I can’t thank her enough for creating such a remarkable trip. Obviously, the animal viewing was paramount, but the facilities where we stayed were outstanding; great food, great service, friendliness, and beauty were beyond description.
“Thoroughly impressed”
T Kibe | April 2025 | South Africa, Mauritius
We received excellent service from Africa&You. Everything was curated exactly as we would have wanted it.
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The safari was the highlight, but we were thoroughly impressed and loved all of South Africa.
“Spectacular!”
J Manz | February 2025 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
This was one of our most perfect trips. The tours chosen were unique and hugely enjoyable. The transfers were seamless and accommodations first rate. Tara kept track of everything. When there was a transfer snafu, she was aware without me needing to let her know and managed everything. I highly recommend Africa&You!
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The food and wine tours were special. The safari was spectacular! Everything was great. I wouldn’t change a thing.
“The trip of a lifetime!”
M Hanlon | January 2025 | South Africa
The Africa&You team was amazing to work with! Rachel planned our trip knowing this was to be the trip of a lifetime for us. She put together a truly spectacular itinerary, whereby we started on safari, spent time in wonderful Cape Town, and finished on a very different safari from the first.
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There were small, personal touches along the way – a birthday cake surprise and African birthday song that made the trip so special and personal. The trip truly was the trip of a lifetime! We would strongly recommend working with Africa&You. We loved the lodges and game drives in both locales. All throughout the trip, the people, the food, and the lodges were outstanding! A great big thank you to Rachel!
“Beyond Expectation!”
A Jenkins | January 2025 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
Probably the most memorable trip ever and our itinerary was perfect. It felt as though we had 4 vacations in 1 because each part of our trip was a different and unique.
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Rovos train was pure luxury. Victoria Falls was breathtaking. Cape Town was exciting. Timbavati was beyond expectation. An incredible trip.
“Thrilled, fabulous”
A Cober | December 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
We just got back from the most amazing trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. The trip was perfectly planned. The accommodations and activities exceeded all our expectations. Katherine was extremely responsive in helping us with the planning leading up to our trip and while we were in the country.
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I am beyond thrilled with how it all turned out! We loved all parts of the trip for different reasons. We loved the food and scenery in Cape Town. We loved the safari camp and seeing the animals in the wild. Our safari guides were fabulous and the accommodations were amazing. Katherine was so wonderful, even when someone in our party got injured and needed help with airlines as we were going to Zimbabwe. Thank you!
“Fantastic”
C Stewart | November 2024 | South Africa
Kylie read us very well and organised a fabulous safari and hotels that completely suited our taste. I only have good things to share & everything went smoothly from pickups to transfers and tours.
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The hotels at Camp Bay and in the Winelands were both fantastic. I would highly recommend them for future guests. Staying at Grand Provence was total decadence. A stunning venue and amazing hospitality.
Simbavati Waterhole was a great choice. It’s a new lodge with stunning interior design. On the first night we saw the big five! The drivers and the tour guides gave a very insightful view of South African culture, history and conservation initiatives. This was a significant trip for us because we went to a dear friend’s wedding and the Safari was my 60th birthday present. We will remember it for a long time to come!
“The top echelon of travel companies!”
M Belanger | October 2024 | South Africa, Namibia
We have just returned from a most marvelous journey, where everything worked out just as planned and where our expectations were simply surpassed. Rachel & Africa&You were terrific throughout the entire planning process, having to adjust the proposed itinerary due to additional requests along the way, as well as to changes in the Rovos Rail service, which pretty much required a do-over of the itinerary. Throughout this process, Rachel was extremely accommodating and helpful in finding the best solutions, always in a prompt and gracious manner.
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The trip itself went on without a hitch. All the arrangements were ready for us in a timely manner. The hotel accommodations were first class, as was the service provided by the local tour agencies. I would single out the guide who provided us with a very enjoyable four-day guided tour of Cape Town and surroundings.
After many years of traveling around the world, I put Rachel & Africa&You in the top echelon of travel companies we have worked with. She was a delight to work with. Every leg of our journey provided a memorable experience.
The Rovos Rail trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg was a unique opportunity to experience travel in a luxury train, as in times past. In addition to the fantastic meals and overall service, we enjoyed meeting people from all over the world with whom we shared and compared travel stories.
Our brief stay in Johannesburg was highlighted by a lengthy visit to the Apartheid Museum. We were immensely impacted by the graphic exhibits and by the well-laid-out timeline description of the events leading up to and after the release of Nelson Mandela, and how South Africa has prospered since. A lesson for the entire world.
Sossusvlei, and the lodge there, was perhaps the highlight of our trip. The sheer beauty and expanse of the desert, with its uniquely colored and majestic dunes, delighted our senses. Wonderful activities such as the helicopter flight, hot-air balloon ride, ATV tour, and trekking to the Deadvlei allowed us to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment to its fullest. Africa&You’s staff and service were superb in every sense.
Cape Town was a repeat visit for most of the members of our group, but never ceases to amaze for the diversity of its people, its beautiful landscape, and wonderful wines.
“Amazing!”
L Thompson | October 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Seychelles
Our trip to Africa was amazing and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I would not do a thing differently.
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Thank you Katherine at the Africa&You team!
“Truly Perfect”
K Connor | September 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mauritius
Africa&You was absolutely fabulous! Tara planned the most incredible honeymoon. She really listened and understood what we were looking for, worked with our budget, and helped us make decisions. It was so reassuring to know that after traveling such a far distance from our home in America we would have a travel agent in our local time zone who could help us should we run into any issues.
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The only thing we had to organize on our own were our flights to and from Africa. And of course, those were the only two “issues” we had. In fact, our flight to Zimbabwe was so delayed that we were stuck overnight in Ethiopia. We were so devastated to be missing our sunset cruise and elephant encounter due to the delay. I made Tara aware of our delay and in no time, she was able to rebook all of our activities to squeeze everything into our itinerary! I was amazed and relieved and so thrilled. It made for a crazy busy 24 hours in Victoria Falls, but I was so grateful for Tara and her efforts.
The rest of the trip went off without a hitch. Every tour guide was prompt and kind, and every experience was better than the last. Each hotel/accommodation provided us with a special treat for our honeymoon. It truly was perfect. We had the trip of a lifetime and made the most special memories, all thanks to Tara and Africa&You.Being able to spend time and make new memories as husband and wife were the most enjoyable/memorable parts of our trip. We saw Victoria Falls, fed orphaned elephants, hiked Table Mountain (in the rain!), walked to the end of the world at the Cape of Good Hope, learned about the history and culture of South Africa, tasted incredible wine, saw the Big Five, relaxed on the beach and dipped our toes in the Indian Ocean, tried new foods, and met incredible people – all alongside the person we love most! It felt like every single day was better than the last.
“In short, flawless!”
J Snow | September 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
We interviewed three travel companies for our African adventure and selecting ours was a great decision! Rachel was most professional, personable, and a delight to work with. She really took the time to understand our interests, desires, and expectations for our trip. Then, the itinerary she developed was spot-on! We travel with our adult children, whose interests and dietary needs she integrated well into the final itinerary.
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The trip itself was, in short, flawless. Every selection our agent made on our behalf – camps, hotels, activities, tours, guides, transport – was excellent. We didn’t have a single miscue throughout our trip.
We learned, from the various operators that work with Africa&You, of their strong and reliable reputation, as well as respect, which reinforced the decision we made about using them. Based on our experience, we can confidently recommend Africa&You and, in particular, Rachel!There are so many great memories that will last the remainder of our lives. It truly was the “trip of a lifetime.”
We spent 13 days on safari, visiting four camps. The camp selection was terrific, providing a high level of comfort and luxury, with very high-quality meals. Three of the camps were on concessions which allow off-roading during the game drives. This provided up-close observation of the wildlife, even allowing us, on a number of occasions, to follow, in real time, an actual hunt of prey by predators. We experienced, up close and personal, just about all of the wildlife available in each of the areas we visited.
The meals and accommodations were outstanding! We will always remember the people we encountered in the camps. The camp staff and guides were a delight, courteous, respectful, informative, gracious, and genuine.
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
I am not sure we would do anything differently, which is a direct tribute to the quality of the planning and execution by Africa&You. One thing I know for sure is that if we ever return to Africa, it will definitely be planned and booked by Rachel and her team!
“Epic, remarkable!”
J Hogue | September 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Africa&You created an adventure of a lifetime for us. South Africa is a beautiful country and the scope and breadth of the trip were amazing. We learned so much in Cape Town, relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of the Whale Coast, and the safaris and lodges were outstanding. We loved the diversity of the terrain and wildlife, we had fabulous rangers and trackers, and our learning and appreciation for Africa and the three countries we visited, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, are immeasurable.
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Because of their encouragement, we added the Okavango Delta to the trip and I’m so glad we did. If anything, we wished we’d stayed longer. The wild vistas and diversity of life were epic. The entire trip was epic. It really couldn’t have gone better.
And what a relief it was to be greeted at each new location by competent drivers and guides and whisked into the next stage of our trip. Everything went like clockwork. It was really remarkable.
I will not hesitate to recommend Africa&You to anyone who asks. There are so many things that can go awry while traveling and it is really something when all aspects of transportation and lodging go without a hitch. And that was due to the expertise of Africa&You.
A safari was a bucket-list trip for us that we thought we would cross off the list. But as my husband says, it is still on the list. If we are fortunate enough to travel back to Africa, we would not hesitate to use Africa&You again.
I am so grateful Zicasso exists for the purpose of uniting travelers with local travel companies in their destination. It allows for a richness of knowledge and expertise that is unsurpassed. We have become Zicasso converts and will be using you again.
We really couldn’t pick a favourite part. Clearly, our goal was a safari and we could not have been more thrilled with each and every game drive. We loved arising at 5am to prepare for a 6am game drive and were astounded that three to four hours could pass so quickly. The quality of the lodges and the quality of our rangers and trackers were outstanding.
We enjoyed Cape Town as well. The history of apartheid became real on the Robben Island tour, given by a former prisoner there. It was so interesting to compare with the racism in the USA and all we are dealing with in America.
We were pampered on South Africa’s Whale Coast, even if we were a bit late for the whales.
We were so grateful we added Botswana’s Okavango Delta at Africa&You’s urging. The wildness, the varied savannah terrain, and the wildlife were unsurpassed. We will never forget any of it, but the Delta really stood out.
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
We would do two things differently. We would go earlier in August to avoid the warmer temperatures (not terrible, but warmer) we encountered in Botswana and would stay in the Okavango Delta longer.
We would use Africa&You to plan a return trip.
“An incredible journey”
B Foxman | August 2024 | South Africa
We could not have asked for more. Someone was there every step of the way to guide us on this most incredible journey. Rachel was quick to respond to and answer questions. We were totally pampered this entire trip. This is a top rate company.
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All of it was fantastic, but getting up close to rhinos, elephants, cheetahs and lions was beyond expectations. The guides and trackers were incredible. We wouldn’t change a thing.
“Extraordinary”
S Greenberg | August 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
The trip was extraordinary in every way. Rachel and the Africa&You team did a fantastic job in putting the trip together and making sure everything ran like clockwork. For me, I loved the day of wine tasting but certainly, the game drives and river cruises, seeing the animals in their natural habitat were the most memorable parts of the trip. Having a front row seat to watch three elephants swim across the Chobe river was something I will never forget.
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Experiencing the trip with my children and grandchildren created memories for a lifetime for all of us. They will be talking about this trip long after we are gone. Also I have a new appreciation for nature, the animal kingdom and the “circle of life.” It has led me to be more contemplative of their origins.
“Magnificent!”
G Messerotes | July 2024 | South Africa
Rachel set up an absolutely magnificent South African trip, encompassing Cape Town sites, history, and winelands, then safari nature reserves!
Everything was perfect, with timing, coordination, and details, etc, as described. The drivers/guides were always prompt, extremely knowledgeable, and entertaining.
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The most memorable parts of this fabulous trip were the friendly South African people we met along the way and, of course, the animal encounters.
“Perfectly curated”
R Smith | July 2024 | South Africa
Katherine & Africa&You exceeded our hopes and expectations in every way. She was communicative, professional, considerate, and kind. We would highly recommend her and Africa&You. It was incredible to see a lion sitting in a herd of buffalo, and watching three generations of elephants interact. The trip was perfectly curated to our wishes.
“Exceeded our expectations”
L Formanek | July 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Rachel was extremely helpful with every detail of this trip. She answered all of our questions to make sure we felt comfortable with every aspect of this adventure. The staff members at all the camps were extremely polite and accommodating. We had a lot of fun with them. All of the intra-Africa flights and transfers were flawless. It was so nice having someone waiting for us at each stop to help us proceed on our journey. Also unexpected and a pleasant surprise was to have staff members waiting for our arrival, sometimes even singing songs. The accommodations, food, and service were superb. This trip exceeded our expectations.
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We never tired of seeing the animals. Every day was a different experience. Our driver was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. They gave us great information on each animal and bird. As mentioned before, we really appreciated the friendliness of all staff members at the camps.
“Flawless Execution”
A Sobrino | June 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
From the moment we booked our safari with Rachel & her team at Africa&You, we knew we were in for an extraordinary experience. Their attention to detail, personalized service, and commitment to excellence truly set them apart.
Tailored Itinerary: Africa&You crafted a perfectly balanced itinerary that exceeded our expectations. From a well-thought-out itinerary to explore Cape Town and the surrounding areas to the thrilling game drives and serene sunsets, every moment felt carefully curated.
Expert Guides: Our guides were not only knowledgeable about wildlife, but also passionate about conservation. Their stories and insights enriched our journey. Special kudos to the guides and lodge staff, waiters, game-drive rangers, and trackers who went above and beyond.
Luxury and Comfort: The accommodations were top-notch, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. We felt pampered, yet connected to the wild.
Local: The carefully planned trip and flawless execution indicated that this was a local travel agency, and that made all the difference. Their local knowledge helped tremendously in the planning stage and made every day feel like a special celebration of our 26th wedding anniversary.
Flawless Execution: Flawless logistics ensured our trip flowed logically and seamlessly. My wife and I have traveled quite a bit, and this is the first time we have not had to worry about a single thing during a trip.
In summary, Africa&You turned our dream safari into a reality. We’re grateful for their expertise, warmth, and professionalism. Anyone planning an African adventure should look no further than here!
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So many highlights come to mind:
The natural beauty of Cape Town and the lodge, which were truly amazing and enhanced by the professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and quality of the transportation services, guides, trackers, rangers, etc.
Kudos to Africa&You for selecting our guides – they were all top-notch and went above and beyond in accommodating our every need and desire (especially our guide in Cape Town).
Each safari lodge was wonderful, with superb accommodations, high-quality food, extremely attentive staff, and amazing game-drive rangers and trackers.
“Outstanding”
W Rowden | May 2024 | Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
Africa&You were outstanding. We wanted more authentic, smaller, less touristy camps/lodges/guest houses and they really delivered. The itinerary (where we went, our accommodations, etc) were spot-on. We took the path less traveled, which made our trip one for the books. Their service was very high touch; they checked with each venue to make sure we were being well taken care of. We highly recommend Africa&You!
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“Brilliance in planning”
K Drake | May 2024 | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
This was a fantastic trip! Tara and the Africa&You team created an itinerary with locations and lodging that really fit our style of travel and interests. Every transfer, flight, and lodging check-in went seamlessly. When we booked the trip, I didn’t appreciate the brilliance of the pacing that Tara had built into our itinerary. In Zimbabwe, In the middle of the trip, she built in a slightly slower pace for a few days that gave us a break from the 5am wake-ups and twice daily, lengthy game drives. We still saw lots and did many things during the slower days, but the respite was much appreciated.
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“A special experience”
B Steffanelo | Feb 2024 | South Africa
The trip was amazing. We did everything we wanted to do. Africa&You understood what we wanted to do and made extra effort to find a guide who spoke Brazilian and Portuguese to help us.
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A Wondrous trip!”
J Rabinowitz | January 2024 | South Africa
Our family recently returned from a wondrous trip to South Africa that was planned with great assistance from Africa&You. South Africa really has it all – stunning scenery, tons of wildlife (lions and penguins!), friendly, creative people, beautiful art, music, and culture. It isn’t easy to please everyone when your kids range in age from kindergarten to tween and teen, but Africa&You came through! For example, my teen appreciated our time at the hotel, which opens into the mall at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town – he liked being able to have some independence to roam and explore.
I had a first-choice safari preference that was initially unavailable. Rachel kept checking back until space opened up for us. I also appreciated her patience with the many changes, tweaks, and requests I made to our itinerary along the way. We loved the tour and transfer service she partnered with in Cape Town. Even our transfers were informative mini-tours and we loved getting to know our guides. We really appreciated her suggestion to visit the Grootbos Nature Preserve and loved our gorgeous accommodation and our hike through an ancient milkwood forest.
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“Impeccable!”
M Plant | January 2024 | Namibia
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Sossusvlei is a unique location. The landscape is stunning and unlike anything else I’ve seen, so that was the best. Our guide was impeccable and a mentor in Namibian things. We were the only clients at our camp and the staff treated us grandly. We were like family, it seemed, and made great connections with them. The team cooked the best meals we had in Namibia. I’d hire them as my personal chefs if I could. And we had a super host. The rooms at Ongava were super luxurious and the staff were very accommodating. We had a great guide, remarkable sightings of lions hunting, and up-close encounters with rhinos – beyond belief!
“Stood out above the rest!”
K Campbell | December 2023 | South Africa & Zimbabwe
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“A well-oiled machine”
M Garg | November 2023 | South Africa
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“An incredible adventure!”
T Jenkins | November 2023 | Botswana & Namibia
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“Just amazing!”
V Jain | October 2023 | South Africa
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“A remarkable experience!”
P Zebrowski | October 2023 | South Africa & Zimbabwe
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“Top Notch”
S Colwell | October 2023 | South Africa & Zimbabwe
Tara provided us with an amazing trip! She crafted a well-planned itinerary, with top-notch resorts, and arranged for friendly and knowledgeable local guides. In Cape Town, highlights included the Table Mountain cable car ride, Lion’s Head hike, Robben Island, and the vibrant Waterfront. Boulders Beach and the playful penguins were a delight. Exploring the Garden Route (Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay) was an enriching experience.
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“Helpful & Professional”
R Fogel | September 2023 | South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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“The execution was flawless”
E Olsen | September 2023 | South Africa
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“Terrific!”
E Eisert | August 2023 | South Africa
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“Incredible service”
E Dessen | August 2023 | South Africa, Zambia
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We were impressed at how good the food was everywhere we stayed. As someone with Celiac, I was grateful that everyone knew about it and many places had gluten-free options for me already planned out.
“Absolutely outstanding!”
K O’Connor | August 2023 | South Africa, Mauritius
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“The trip of a lifetime”
A Norman | July 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience and the care and attention to details by Africa&You. I also appreciate the patience needed to arrive at just the right plan for our journey. A beautiful vacation that lingers in my dreams.
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“Beyond what I could have imagined…”
R Rabideau | July 2023 | South Africa
Africa&You (Rachel) designed the trip and adjusted along the way as we wished. Responses were always timely. Even when we had a little glitch along the way (an interior flight on the itinerary did not match with what was scheduled), the representatives at the airport made contact with Rachel and it was fixed within minutes- we flew as expected and as was in the plan.
We did what seemed to be a somewhat typical route (we met others doing the same sequence or the reverse), Victoria Falls, Chobe River, Okavango Delta & Kalahari Reserve and each was special. We met so many wonderful people working in the camps. The staff at the camp brought many to tears with their dancing, singing farewell.
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“Truly an amazing trip!”
K Brenchley | July 2023 | South Africa
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I would not make any changes to our itinerary. We had a great time.
“Outstanding!”
S Levy | June 2023 | South Africa, Mauritius
Accommodations along the way and the tours provided made everything so wonderful. We were provided wonderful stays in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and on the Mauritius Islands! The tours provided were excellent. The pick-ups made our 65 day journey a bit more manageable without any hassles! Communication with Tara at Africa&You was seamless and easy to accomplish. Thanks…
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“organised, supportive & detail oriented!”
A Kenny | May 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
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“Wonderful to work with”
A Allison | May 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
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“Perfect vacation”
V Friedman | May 2023 | South Africa
Tara recommended Cape Town, the safari resorts near Kruger and then sent both couples to different resorts. We wanted scenery so we traveled to the hotel in White River area and our friends wanted Sun City.
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“The trip of a lifetime!”
C Caravella | March 2023 | South Africa, Mozambique
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My husband and I have already talked about going back to South Africa (especially the lodge in Sabi Sands) with our families for a five-year wedding anniversary! I would absolutely use Africa&You for that trip again!
“Well planned”
M Casper | March 2023 | South Africa
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“Amazing from start to finish!”
N Meek | February 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
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“We could not be happier!”
B Gefaell | February 2023 | Botswana
Our trip was seamless! From the time that we left Johannesburg heading for the lodge in Chobe River, Botswana there was always someone right there to pick us up and deliver us to the right place. It made the trip so easy, allowing us to just enjoy the accommodations, the scenery and the game drives. We were promptly notified when there were adjustments to the transportation schedule and so we were never concerned or anxious.
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We chose to go during the rainy season and so we expected some weather inconvenience. Remarkably, the little rain that we got did not interfere with any activity. In fact, we got a bonus because of the downpours at the camp in Central Kalahari prior to our arrival. The runway was flooded and so we took a helicopter to the camp. That was so much fun!
We thought the food was much better than we anticipated. Sure there were a few things that we did not care for, but 90% of the selections were excellent. With three substantial meals along with coffee breaks on the game drives and tea at 3:30, my husband and I returned to the US heavier than we left! In summary, we could not be happier!!
“Tremendous”
W Stafford | February 2023 | South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Our trip to South Africa was tremendous. The accommodations exceeded our expectations and the assistance in country was dependable and wonderful. Tara was very responsive to our needs and was quick to respond to any changes we desired during the trip.
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“Simply extraordinary!”
N Cherney | January 2023 | South Africa
Rachel and her team provided us with an excellent holiday in South Africa. Every detail was considered and thoughtfully executed. She is a pleasure to work with, listened well and fulfilled our desires. We appreciated (and sometimes swooned over) the hotel, restaurant and tour selections. The staff at the various stops in South Africa commended Rachel for her consistency and attentive service. We agree! My husband and I have travelled all over the world. This vacation by Africa&You was one of the best — simply extraordinary!
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“Truly Incredible!”
V Ziegler | January 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
Rachel and the staff at Africa&Yoy are truly incredible! We had originally booked this trip for 2020 and had to delay it twice due to COVID travel restrictions. Throughout this time, Rachel kept in frequent contact with us about our trip, handling details, multiple questions, and providing reassurance that our trip would eventually happen-and it finally did in December, 2023. Africa&You handled all transitions, transfers, flights, accommodations and excursions very well and we had no problems in the countries we visited. The suggestions for excursions for our family were perfect and we enjoyed everything we did. We loved both the cultural dinners/excursions as well as viewing the cities and wildlife in Africa. The hotels that Africa&You booked for us were wonderful and fit our needs perfectly.
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“An excellent experience!”
C Khan | January 2023 | South Africa, Zimbabwe
Incorporated everything we wanted from a wonderful safari to sightseeing and then cultural and historical tours. Highly recommended..
“WOW! What a trip!”
Melinda H | January 2023 | South Africa
The booking and planning process was made so easy with Rachel’s help. She quickly caught on to our family’s style and outlined an itinerary using pretty much all of the locations and activities I had proposed from my research. She was communicative and reliable in booking and working out logistics, even through our postponing of the trip last December. I loved the online itinerary I got with the photos and details of our custom trip that made it so digestible and easy to review (and look forward to)!
Overall, we had an outstanding experience and will hold our guide and the Western Cape close to our hearts! Thank you so very much for all of the hard work and dedication the company and all of its people provide. There is a lot of love that goes into these trips!.
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“Seamless & unforgettable”
Jim H | December 2022 | South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Rachel and her team patiently and very thoroughly put together a wonderful itinerary for my wife and me. Rachel was unfailingly responsive to our many questions and offered the insight on which we relied with complete confidence.
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“Transformative!”
Lauren G | December 2022 | South Africa
Tara planned a phenomenal honeymoon trip for my husband and I. We requested a honeymoon that featured safari, beaches, and wine tastings and Tara delivered!
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“They went above and beyond!”
Jelvin S | November 2022 | South Africa, Namibia & Zimbabwe
All of the travel and accommodation arrangements were made absolutely seamless for us throughout the entire trip.
We would like to commend Rachel from Africa&You, along with all the travel partners in the respective countries/cities for their outstanding service provided.
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This personal touch truly touched us.
Kudos to all involved.
“Perfect in every regard”
Howard T | October 2022 | Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Africa&You listened to all of our requests and delivered on them completely. Our accommodation was excellent throughout. All of our guides were outstanding.
Our only regret was not having scheduled more time at every step of the journey.
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“Absolutely incredible”
Allison S | October 2022 | South Africa
It was intimidating to even know where to start with planning our honeymoon in South Africa and Africa&You were absolutely incredible– everything from helping us planning the itinerary to making dinner reservations to even helping us coordinate to potentially seeing a doctor when my husband was ill during our stay. They made traveling such a breeze for us and planned our perfect trip!
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“The most memorable trip of our lives!”
Avgi C | September 2022 | Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa
Africa&You, more specifically Rachel who was looking after us, did an exceptional job in organizing our perfect honeymoon.
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Rachel thank you for planning the most memorable trip of our lives! Our experience at the Camp in the Okavango Delta cannot be put into words. Rachel specifically recommended this camp as I am so very glad we listened to her advice. Our guide and tracker were incredible and we felt so well looked after by the entire staff team. We got the opportunity to witness wild dogs hunt which is very rare and an extraordinary sighting but most importantly we felt that the entire staff team went out of their way to make us feel special and give us the best experience ever!
In Zimbabwe, our night at the Boma restaurant was truly unforgettable and we loved immersing ourselves in this cultural experience.
Our final night at the Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve was also extraordinary with signing and dancing and the food there was the best we had during our entire trip. Incredible!
“The trip exceeded our expectations!”
Anne B | September 2022 | South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe & Botswana
My husband and I just returned from a fabulous 3 1/2 week trip to Africa. We had selected Africa&You to plan our trip. Rachel was wonderful to work with. She listened to our ideas and goals for the trip and planned accordingly.
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“Africa&You was perfect!”
Patrick B | September 2022 | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Mauritius
They listened to what I wanted, suggested a package based on that & then worked closely with me to tweak & tinker with it until we had the perfect holiday.
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All the partner organizations that they worked with are also of the same high standard & we had no issues at any point throughout our trip.I would recommend this travel company to anyone wanting to travel to Africa & only wish I could use them for all my future holidays anywhere in the world.
“Remarkable!”
Priya P | September 2022 | South Africa
We had the best honeymoon and such an amazing first trip to South Africa – each destination was truly its own adventure and we loved every bit!
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We really can’t wait to come back again — thank you for all the time and work you’ve put in to make our itinerary perfect and fitting for us. We are so thankful to have worked with Rachel & Africa&You to plan our trip!
“I wouldn’t change a thing”
Stephanie H | August 2022 | South Africa
Extremely well organized trip. All transfers were on time. All accommodation was exceptional. Rachel at Africa&You was quick to reply to any comments or questions I had during the planning stages.
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Surfing the swell on the catamaran into the Knysna heads accompanied by 30-35 dolphins.
Walking with cheetahs in the wild when on a game drive in Karongwe.
Coming back to my room at the hotel in Swellendam after dinner to find a roaring fire in the fireplace, delicious chocolates, and a hot water bottle in the bed!
“It was phenomenal!”
Gene B | September 2022 | South Africa
The most memorable moment: Cape Agulhas, the most southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. The most enjoyable are so many it is hard to pinpoint which ones.
“What an amazing experience!”
Deana B | August 2022 | South Africa
We had our dream honeymoon thanks to Africa&You! It was perfect! It was hard to leave!
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We love to visit new cities & we had always wanted to go on Safari. Tara created the perfect itinerary where we were able to explore Cape Town & the wine region and then visit two amazing game reserves for Safari. It was seamless every step of the way…we never had to worry about transfers between accommodations & we were positively spoiled as honeymooners! I so appreciate how organized it was all planned. It allowed us to have a stress free trip & really enjoy each new experience. I truly can’t speak highly enough about our honeymoon…it was just perfect! I will recommend Africa&You to anyone considering visiting Africa in the future and we hope to be back one day as well!
“Simply amazing!”
Stacey A | August 2022 | South Africa
Great itinerary – great support. Support during our trip too, which was nice knowing someone was watching out for us.
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The Hotel in Johannesburg was great. Nice accommodations. Good food. Very friendly staff.
The family feel, driver and spotter, massage therapist, and hospitality at the lodge in Timbavati were great. Our guides were phenomenal – their knowledge of the animals and bush was really impressive. They worked so hard to find us amazing sitings and different animals. Definitely a highlight – wish we could have taken them with us to Sabi Sands. There was a watering hole at the lodge which was very entertaining to watch. Many elephants came down to drink one night. Quite amazing. Very environmentally friendly – no plastic water bottles, all off the grid, pretty special place.
Our lodge near Blyde River Canyon was incredible. Did you know they have a pet caracal? WHAT? Views, food, the chef is amazing and definitely knows how to cook for a diet-restricted kiddo. He (we all) ate like a king. Views were other worldly. hey have a watering hole you can monitor from their deck – baboons, zebra, impala, etc. super fun. Added the Blyde River boat tour which was really great and I would suggest.
Sabi Sands and the Lodge there were amazing. The chef met us at arrival (!) and talked with us about my sons dietary restrictions – what he can have what he cannot have, etc. He single handedly made the stay so enjoyable for him. Food on every drive, food at every tea time, amazing food at all 3 meals. Can’t say enough about how that made this place so much less stressful for us. Having the watering hole right off the deck was amazing – we were on a 24-hour game drive! hippos, elephants, giraffes, kudu, waterbuck, impalas, monkeys, warthogs, etc. were all doing their animal business – we could watch them all day. Amazing. We saw wild dogs twice – what?!! Abundance of wildlife was impressive. I don’t want to forget the outdoor shower – what? I showered with an elephant and some nyalas. Kids loved it too.
“An incredibly well-planned adventure”
Patrick S | July 2022 | South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana
We just returned from a 3 week four country (South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana) trip that involved six internal flights and numerous transfers, seven hotels and lodges and other tours and events. All sent off without a hitch. Rachel provided a clear detailed itinerary that met all our needs to intimate, interesting locations away from overly commercial, crowded tourist trap accommodations.
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Highlights for us was self-driving through the rugged and empty roads of Namibia, down to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, the stunning beauty of the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and wild beauty of our safari in Botswana. What was priceless were all our conversations with the different people we met from Africa on our journey.
I have traveled extensively around the world, but had never spent time in Southern Africa, and cannot wait to return. The hospitality, the food, the wine and the adventure surpassed my expectations, and I have Rachel to thank for an incredibly well-planned adventure.
“The trip of a lifetime in Africa”
Mike H | July 2022 | Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Africa&You will be recommended by all of us for anyone traveling to Africa. It was the trip of a lifetime with no disappointments.
What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?
Africa&You listened to what we wanted to do and did not send us on excursions that we were not interested in. Every single event was memorable and I am still not able to process all of the excitement we had. The safari’s with our guides was the highlight.
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
I would be more prepared for the cold – travelling in July, we were surprised by it even though we knew it was winter.
“If I could mark this as a 10 star experience, I would.”
Walter N | June 2022 | Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Africa&You did a phenomenal job at planning and helping us have an enchanting 4 weeks long tour of Southern Africa in some of the most memorable, iconic, and fantastic places on earth.
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We started planning the trip 3 years before we could actually travel due to the restrictions imposed by Covid but Africa&You stood by us and worked with us the entire way to make this happen. At every step of the way, I felt that we received the best advice, recommendation, and service. We stayed at 12 locations, flew 7 flights intra-Africa, and had 17 transfers to and from our destinations, not to mention the 30 plus trips/outings/drives that we took at the various locations. All this worked without one single snag. Everybody we met along the way and worked with were absolutely incredible; professional, courteous, friendly, and happy to assist in a genuine way, which made us feel welcome and added tremendously to the experience. Africa&You was always just an email or phone call away.
In addition, we had several heartwarming surprises along the way that the company arranged to help us celebrate an anniversary and my wife’s birthday.
I do not hesitate to give the highest rating and warm recommendation to Africa&You. Book with confidence knowing that they will go the extra hundred miles to ensure you will have the time of your life and remember fondly your trip to Africa.
What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?
Animal encounters, morning drives, learning about the people, places, and history, lions dozing under acacia trees, sunsets on the Chobe, windswept deserts, driving in dry riverbeds, climbing red sand dunes, sleeping under the stars, touching the velvety ears of elephants, all these were incredible experiences but most importantly; every single place we visited during our 30 day trip was memorable and enjoyable in its own right.
Africa is incredible and I truly hope I will be able to go back one day.
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
I would stay another month, if I could! 🙂
“Most amazing trip ever!!!”
Lauren R | June 2022 | South Africa
Rachel made it so easy for us to travel half way around the world with ease. Everything from start to finish was perfect.
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What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?
Each activity felt like it was specially planned for us. It was the perfect combination of relaxing, adventure, and sightseeing. The private nature of all of our tours was very special. Each guide we had was knowledgeable and unique in the best way!!
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
Nothing except stay longer in this beautiful country!
“Africa&You was wonderful to work with”
Mary H | April 2022 | South Africa
Touring the Coastline, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Local Cuisine, Africa Safari
Africa&You listened to the kind of experience we wanted and came up with a great vacation that included a variety of experiences as well as a segment just for my husband and me as well as a segment that included our grown children and their spouses.
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We had originally planned our trip for April of 2020 but Covid made it impossible to go. The travel company worked with the venues we had chosen and the guides and they were able to recreate our trip for April of 2022, at virtually no added cost. We had lots of questions, which they graciously and thoroughly answered. Their online itinerary and resource materials [e.g. tipping in SA, what to pack on a safari, tips and advice for staying safe] were extremely useful and easy to distribute among our party. Along the way, we had to make a couple of adjustments in our schedule due to airline scheduling changes from the US to South Africa, and the company quickly and professionally responded with needed adjustments to our arrangements in South Africa. We needed their help once during the trip and they were right there with the support we needed. We can’t say enough great things about the travel company. We had an exciting, enlightening trip, thanks to their help.
What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?
South Africa is breathtakingly beautiful. With limited time, the travel company lined up flexible guides who helped us get a taste of it–from an overview of the Garden Route, the Winelands, Cape Town with its surrounding mountains, and on Safari. The Western Cape food scene was memorable and the company made very helpful recommendations about restaurants and wine estates to sample.
If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?
Plan our Garden Route phase a little more carefully so we could maximize the time we had their more effectively. We planned most of this part of the trip ourselves.