Guest Reviews

Had a great stay here. Lovely people, no problems at all. The Safari was amazing. Thanks.

We had a fantastic stay, the people friendly, food was delicious and safaris brilliant! Thank you so much. 

The visit was absolutely incredible, the place is beautiful and the people so friendly. I love Kruger Adventure Lodge! 

Amazing experience, great hospitality and food. Thanks for the great time!

Hi Andre,  we're back in Johannesburg and just wanted to thank you for everything!

Thabo was just wonderful.  He was so kind and took the time to tell us interesting things about Johannesburg and the other areas we passed through.  He even stopped to point out animals while driving to and from the Lodge through Madikwe.

Motswiri was PERFECT!  Our room was beautiful, it overlooked their water hole so we watched elephants, zebra, girrafe and even water buffalo come for a drink.  The staff was so kind and thoughtful, the food was delicious and the game drives were so much fun. 

You were an absolute pleasure to work with Andre!  You always responded so quickly and were so patient with any question I ever had.

Thank you again for a wonderful experience that we'll never forget!

 

We had an amazing time on our trip through Safari with Us! Our guide Ettienne took great care of us and we enjoyed his company and vast knowledge of the area. The highlight was definitely the Kurula lodge and our safari guide JD, who was absolutely exceptional!

Arriving in Johannesburg

This review is a bit overdue since we went on our trip in July, but I really do owe to Andre to recommend his company, since everything went off exactly as promised.

Our family of five, two adults and three kids (8,13,15) traveled to South Africa mainly to go on safari. My wife and I had been on safari in Tanzania in the past, so had an idea of what we wanted to do, but had no familiarity with South Africa. We relied heavily on Andre to make recommendations on our itinerary, game parks, drives, and accommodations. We were very pleased with what he suggested. Thabo, who accompanied us on the entire trip, was a very considerate, friendly and safe driver. We appreciated how attentive he was to our needs and the plan.

After arriving late in the evening in Johannesburg, Thabo picked us up to the airport to stay at Andre’s Safari Manor. Safari Manor is a very simple yet comfortable and clean little villa in the suburbs of Johannesburg. It’s where Andre lives. I think it’s mainly intended to be a place to overnight before you start your trip to the the parks or other destinations. Anyway, it’s nothing fancy but perfect for a short overnight after arriving or before departing Johannesburg.

Visit to the Apartheid Museum

The next morning we left Safari Manor and stopped at the Apartheid Museum for the morning. It’s worth a visit as it is very well done and interesting. We vastly underestimated the amount of time needed to really explore the museum in detail. There is so much more to learn than we were able to do in a morning.

Transferring to Pilanesberg

Anyway, we then left to spend the day heading to Pilanesberg game park. We stayed in a villa at Kingdom Resort. Although it didn’t have the authentic “bush” feel of lodges where we’ve stayed on safari in Tanzania, it was just the perfect place for our family with three kids. The villa was very well-appointed and modern. Trust me, it’s really nice. Much better we expected. Food was excellent in the restaurant.

Andre booked us private game drives in Pilanesberg. We started with our first drive on the evening of our arrival, followed by several more game drives over the next couple of days. Our driver, Elvis, with Mankwe Gametrackers, was excellent. He was knowledge and motivated to find us all the animals we were hoping to see. In Pilanesberg, we were very lucky and ended up seeing cheetahs eating a kill, a leopard, lions, elephants and more. We couldn’t have had a better few days in Pilanesberg.

Off to Kruger National Park

After Pilanesberg, we travelled to Hazyview. It was a long drive but that’s how it goes in Africa. We stayed at the Pilgrim’s Boutique Hotel. It was really a very cute place. Nice rooms. Great restaurant. And a cute courtyard. It was only for one night, as the next morning we did a private sunrise/morning safari at Kruger followed our trip to Kurula lodge. The morning safari in Kruger was a bit quiet in terms of animals. We certainly saw far more wildlife in Pilanesberg, but I think that’s not the typical experience. Regardless, we saw two lions eating a giraffe kill and another leopard. That’s actually pretty amazing. So, maybe we were already getting spoiled by our luck.

Private game lodge in Greater Kruger

The real gem of our trip was the time spent at Kurula Lodge. This a private game lodge in the private game preserve region of Kruger. It’s amazing. Our family had the lodge to ourselves. The lodge is simply beautiful. It’s basically a luxury home with most rooms open to air during the day. The animals come right up the lodge as it’s basically a home built right in the bush. The staff are clearly focused on making your stay as perfect as possible. We had multiple private game drives with Jaco, probably one of the most intelligent and worldly guys you’d ever meet. He know practically everything about the local environment. I mean everything. His knowledge of every plant, animal, and insect is impressive. He’s super fun and informative. Every game drive was a captivating lesson in the whole ecosystem. The vehicle is a completely open top land cruiser. We were in the thick of elephant herds (who just walked right around us, inches away, without any suggestion of aggression or territorial behavior), saw two leopard with their kill in a tree over several days time and Cape buffalo herds we didn’t see anywhere else. It was awesome. Lions roaring loudly right outside our windows. We had a spotted hyena slowly walk into the deck(!!) while we were eating dinner. He thought he’s sneak up to look for a bite. Not a good idea, but it show how “ in it” is this lodge. Again, Kurula Lodge is awesome. Don’t miss it.

Returning to Johannesburg via the Panorama Route

Finally, we returned to Johannesburg to fly home via the Panorama Route. It’s a long drive with numerous scenic vistas and hikes. It’s totally worth it. Check it out online. It’s exactly what you see.

Throughout all of this, Andre kept in touch to make sure everything was going as planned. Thabo was always available with us throughout the trip. He spent the days checking in with us periodically and driving us from park to park or the next spot on our itinerary. He was flexible enough to accommodate our wishes, but was very good about making sure that we were able to stay on schedule and do what we intended to do.

I highly recommend Safaris With Us.

Safari with Us arrange a fantastic trip to Namibia with Namibian company Tutwa Safaris. We made more than 2000 km across Namibia and have seen a lot of things, including some elusive animals such as an aarvark. The organization and service were extremely effective and smooth. I highly recommend visiting Southern Africa and using the impeccable service of Safari with Us.

From the moment Thabo picked us up from our hotel in Johannesburg and drove us out here to when we witnessed all Big 5 animals from Kruger park with our guide Lucky this experience and resort is one not to miss. Staff here are super friendly and always smiling. Food selection is great, the cleanliness of the rooms is 5 star quality. Not one single insect or mosquito in our room despite being in the location it is during our 2 night stay was extremely impressive. The hotel cat is super cute and loves a cheeky treat from your dinner or breakfast plate. One of us is gluten intolerant and the staff were excellent in accommodating for this, the selection is limited however it was great they understood.
Our driver Lucky was what made the drive very informative and fun. We witnessed all Big 5 animals across both the sunset drive and the full day safari and he certainly knew his stuff & where to find them. I can’t speak highly enough of the staff and condition of the hotel here. They even decorated our bed with ‘’Happy Anniversary’’ for when we arrived! A++++++++

La calidad servicio precio es excepcional, instalaciones muy cómodas y equipadas. Todo el personal es muy profesional y simpático. La experiencia fue única. Muy conforme. No hubo nada malo. 

My tour began with Thabo (the amazing and patient driver) picking me up on my hostel in Joburg.

Thabo is really a good guy, he helped me with another stuffs like buy african's plug in and exchange money beyond get nice driving.

Overall the Safari was unforgettable because the lodge facilities and the wild experience of seeing animals on the Kruger Park was perfect.

We dealt with Andre and found him to be very responsive and helpful. He booked our accomodation, airport pickups , morning trip to Soweto and our 4 day trip to the Kruger area. Andre always responded punctually and patiently to our emails and endless questions which helped us choose our trips which were exactly what we were looking for. The 6 hour transfers to and from Kruger were efficiently managed in mini vans with a lunch stop at a delightful restaurant. We strongly recommend Safari With Us .

This tour met all of our expectations for what it advertised. Our drivers Thabo and Tanya were absolutely great in there driving and caring for us. The side tours were amazing. The only drawback was some of the long days of driving from place to place. But it also gave us a chance to see more animals. I can honestly recommend this tour to all adults without children.

I have returned from my trip to South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, all arranged between you and my friend Sathya Saran. I want to say a big thank you for all the careful arrangements, the excellent drivers, the wonderful and gracious hospitality of the hotels we stayed in, the delicious food we ate every day (morning, noon and night). I am going to recommend you to all my friends who are thinking of going on a similar trip. Keep up your good work and thanks again.

The Safari was fantastic. We had a great experience. In terms of the logistics from the time of pick up to the time of drop off everything went according to plan and scheduled. We were very happy with it. Thanks to you!

This is so cool

We just want to inform you, that we enjoyed our trip to Pilanesberg... We had nice game drives and a fine time in cabanas and sun city.  Also the transfer and the game drive in the closed vehicle was perfect!!!! Thanks for your organisation and to your whole team”

The five of us had an amazing and unforgettable trip. The food, accommodation, and itinery were all amazing.Tanya in particular was a very caring and great tour guide. We are going to all leave positive reviews on TripAdvisor! Thank you again!!

From the very beginning,Andre Retief was awesome about communication, which took a lot of stress out of the equation in booking my five day safari with VIVA, which I can’t say enough good things about,—they were incredibly organized in getting everyone to where they needed to be—and at various times, etc. It takes incredibly organized people like Thandy and Pretty to manage all the various groups from all over the world. Saw all the Big 5, and I’m so glad I extended my Safari by one day because that’s when I saw the elusive leopard and rhinos, which were on a private reserve, that I believe backs up to Kruger. Also making it simple is the safari team from Viva picked me up from the Mariott hotel in Sandton in the morning and dropped me off there at the end of the week! It appears they can pickup any where in Joburg area. We even dropped off a couple at the Joburg Airport as they had a 7 pm flight home. I went single, but it’s more cost effective if you have a travel partner. I stayed in the basic lodge at Tresminia, which was great as it has AC and private shower and bathroom. Also a nice pool for between times, where you can take a nap on the lounge chairs. The AC is awesome after a long Safari in Kruger, slept very soundly, but the monkeys do something on the roofs at about 530-600 am, which is a natural alarm clock! The tree houses also has a pool, but the lodging looks a bit more rugged. At Tresminia lodge, baboons were out to greet us the first evening. At breakfast the next morning , the wart hogs were out in full force and were foraging behind the fence and the breakfast patio. I would recommend you try all the foods, including impala stew, all the food was delicious, can’t say there was a bad meal the entire week. The fresh fruits and vegetables are incredible and the mangoes and papayas rival what we have in Hawaii! The cooks really try to accommodate vegans and GF people, but they need to know way ahead of time, I felt bad so many Westerners had pretty picky diets. Best to go on safari with an open mind and try everything, it’s experiential right? It’s a packed full week, but there’s enough down time to relax by the pool too. All the guides were great, but Elios (also known as smiley) for obvious reasons, and young Shannon and Andy are incredible with great first hand knowledge of the Bush, having grown up there near Kruger. Shannon is a fourth generation guide in her family, and Andy’s family owns a private reserve and is also so knowledgeable about the environment and its animals there. I really feel I just lucked out getting on this Safari as I booked it only two weeks before I spontaneously left the states. If you want four star lodging, Viva does have a new upscale lodge, but I never saw it. If basic lodge is okay for you, Tresminia is just fine. Heads up: please bring extra money for tipping your guide and drivers, they really depend and need it. Wages are still not great out there. Viva suggests 80 Rand for each guide, per activity, per person, but if it’s great, then I would suggest at least 100, which in US dollars that’s under ten dollars. Another suggestion: bring the Off Deep Woods insect repellent sachets with Deet, if you’re prone to getting bit, which I am! I tried the natural repellent and it did nothing, thankfully I brought the OFF sachets and those worked. Also take Malaria pills, Andy our guide had Malaria earlier this year and he grew up here, and still ended up in hospital for weeks! Overall, this was such a great experience and having just retired I can check it off the bucket list, but would still love to return on another safari!

Super smooth trip! Almost everything was planned for us. The guides were helpful and accommodating!

Kurula Team, Huge, huge thank you from both of us for your kindness, hospitality and attention to every detail. We’ve had an incredible time with you – down right magical. We can’t express our gratitude enough to you for everything.

Accommodation great, food good. Tahbo our guide very welcoming. Good knowledge of areas we passed on our way from Johannesburg to Kruger. Checking often that all ok during our stay. Picked up on time. Would recommend

Had a great experience with Safari With Us - on-line communication with them was great, before safari all our questions were promptly answered. On arrival, logistics were great and the accommodation was even better than anticipated. Throughout safari, the Safari With Us team was available to solve any issues and even after the safari helped out setting up some other activities. We will surely work with them again if/when we return to South Africa.

Andre - everything was good :). Highly recommended. In fact I am planing one more in June / July with my family for 5 days.  Will let you know soon. 

The entire experience with Safari With Us was incredibly smooth and rewarding. From the get-go, I did not need to worry about how the trip would play out as the Safari With Us team took care of everything. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, they took us under their wings and took care of every detail of the safari journey. I highly recommend Safari With Us for your next experience in South Africa and beyond.

The safari was so nice. It was good days in our trip The staff was very, very kind e the lodge was so nice: good beds, good food. and, the best: we saw the big five. I come back in love with South Africa. Thanks for all. It was amazing

We had a great time on our safari. We loved having a guide who knew whether the animals were and made it a point to ask others if they saw the cats to ensure we did too!  The lodge was great for one night and the dinner was better than we expected. A lovely treat. Plus the staff were very kind to us at the front desk.  Ettienne educated us about South Africa as we drove, especially how it’s developing. We felt like we learned so much and although the flat tires were unfortunate, we made use of the WiFi at the Lodge and got a chance to see an incredible lightning show as we drove into Johannesburg.  Overall, lots of good memories and experiences we’ll never forget.  We’re glad to have worked with Safari With Us. We hope to return again someday! Irene P.S. Soweto was also fascinating. Glad we took that tour as well. 

Since the first day I contacted Safari with us, the service has been stellar. Andre replies thoroughly within a day and answers all questions/concerns. He was very accommodating as well, making last minute changes and getting us bookings in places that usually book up a year in advance. Andre made sure he understood what we wanted on this holiday and booked us in places that matched our expectations and personality. Andre also had the best rates, half the prices quoted elsewhere but the same quality! All our tours were private, accomodations were flawless as well. Once we arrived, the service continued to be amazing. Everyone with met, Gavin, Etienne, Dakota, Kavi, the team at Nottens Sabi Sands went above and beyond our expectations. The entire trip was perfect. Andre called each provider to make sure things were going well. I will definitely be doing business with Safari with Us again and have recommended highly to all my friends and family. If I could stress more how perfect the service was I would. Thank you Andre and your team for everything you’ve done for us on our dream safari!

Accommodation & facilities Very Good Food Very Good Location Very Good Quality of activity Very Good Value for money Very Good Overall impression Very Good

Incredible.. it met every expectation we had for the adventure. Rooms were clean and the  tent resort was “ over the top “. Food was delicious.  Would like to give special thanks to Nico our guide from the katekani  tent resort  ., friendly, knowledgeable and  made the trip. We  had him on most of the safaris and he added to the fun and enjoyment. 

Did a 3 day luxury safari trip to Pilanesberg and had the most fantastic time. Massive thanks to Andre who organised the whole trip for me, including the little extras. Communication was great and very friendly. All transfers and accommodation were arranged and we were very happy with it all. The safari itself was incredible, saw many animals on all the drives and the food and accommodation at Black Rhino lodge was very good. The last day we stopped by Sun City to have a look which was nice despite the rain. Would definitely go again on this trip

"Amazing experience" The accomodation was outstanding and also the organization. I really enjoyed the experience!

Incredible.. it met every expectation we had for the adventure. This trip, as with most people was on our bucket list, and it didn't disappoint, in fact it was better than we expected. Safari With Us was great to deal with and everything came as planned, Thanks Andre for all the recommendations. The Katekani Tented Lodge was better than we expected, the pictures on the web doesn't do it justice. It was clean, well kept and we went to bed each night listening to the lions talking to each other in the distance. The food was as good as any 5 start resort full breakfast and a 3 courses meal every night. Our safaris were extrememly successful as we ended up see all the big 5 in Kruger. Would like to give special thanks to Nico our guide from the katekani tent resort, friendly, knowledgeable and made the trip for us with the interaction we had. We had him on most of the safaris and he added to the fun and enjoyment. highly recommended.

We liked being in contact with nature, educacional Bush Walks with the opportunity to learn more about survival in the Bush and of course, the possibility of watching animals in their natural habitat. The staff is well trained and answered all our doubts and questions about animals and plants during the activities. They are passionate about their job. We loved Marc's Treehouse Lodge for their location and the rooms were so cool. Food was also abundant and nice. It has been an unforgetable experience.

Perfect safari experience Every minute was special many safaris a lot of soecial moments goud guides wonderful lodges Very Good Accommodation & facilities Very Good Food Very Good Location Perfect Overall impression Perfect Quality of activity Perfect Value for money

We just arrived back from SA yesterday and all in our group agreed we had a great time on the Madikwe safari. Transfers to and from the lodge were punctual and comfortable and the driver was careful, cheerful, knowledgeable about SA and happily answered all our questions on the 4 hour drive! The lodge too was very comfortable - a real oasis in the desert. The food was good and the staff were very friendly and attentive - Alyson was thrilled by all the surprises they provided on her birthday. The waterhole and hide at the Lodge were a real bonus, providing great animal viewing between game drives and fabulous photo opportunities as well. The game drives themselves offered up almost everything there was to see in Africa - lions, cheetah, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, wild dogs, eland, oryx, impala, kudu, hyena ...and more. Furthermore, our guides Stuart and Michael were really friendly and a wealth of information. Thanks so much for your arrangements - we will be recommending both Safari With Us and Madikwe to any friends who want to safari in SA in the future.

Very Good Accommodation & facilities Perfect Food Perfect Location Perfect Overall impression Perfect Quality of activity Very Good Value for money

It was really an awesome amazing experience especially stalking the lions😄. Unfortunately, we weren't able to spot any leopards so not completing the big 5. But overall, it was really fun and would like to do it again if given the chance. Thanks a lot. Thanks also to the driver you sent us, he's not boring to be with ,for 5 hours drive to Madikwe & back.

The Cape Peninsula tour was also great, penguins at the Boulders are so adorable and the views along the coastline is so beautiful.

We'd like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help in arranging this trip of a lifetime. Every moment was one to remember. Ettienne is one of a kind and made everything even better (if that's possible). We will be writing a review in TripAdvisor but I wanted first to thank you personally. Have a wonderful evening Rinat and Shuie

I can't describe in words how amazing my experience was in this trip. Everyone was kind and helpful. The place I stayed was beautiful and clean

Thanks Andre, it was great staff was terrific, accommodations were quite nice. I saw every animal except the leopard but it was a really wonderful experience so thank you so much for all the attention to the details.

We went to Kruger to see the Big Five and we saw them all and then some. The guides were professional and knowledgeable and all the staff at the lodges were super nice. Andre was on top of everything from the booking all the way thru to follow up and see how our expereince was. A true professional who really cares:))

Sonny was excellent. He WAS knowledgeable. He was flexible and able to make adjustments to trip. He was personable and informative and an excellent guide companion

Etienne our transfer driver was friendly and informative. Dion our guide in the Kruger park was excellent , knowledgeable and wonderful at spotting animals in the undergrowth. WiFi was available in reception but would have been useful in the rooms. Very Good Accommodation & facilities Very Good Food Very Good Location Very Good Overall impression Perfect Quality of activity Very Good Value for money

In summary, I can only say thank you !!! Our experience of your arrangement could hardly be better - from accomodation to game drives to food to, well, yes, the weather !! And many special thanks to Etienne - I could hardly imagine anyone better in guidance, knowledge, patience etc. Thumbs up !!! If and when we plan to do something similar, we would be glad to contact you.

Staff were very friendly n helpful. The activities were varied n good mix with walks, rides in day n evening n visit to rehabilitation center was very educational. During the drives n walk we managed to eventually see all the big 5. At the rehab center we we're standing by a cheetah as it fed on an impala carcasses. We also got to feed a vulture that flew onto our hand. The walks were educational as well learning about how one can live 'off the land'.

Thanks for your follow up. I enjoyed my trip especially the accommodation at the tree lodge which was an interesting experience. Although I didn't manage to catch all the Big 5, I still enjoyed my time and am definitely impressed with your excellent service throughout. Thanks!

Thank you for everything. Your suggestions, service and booking were everything we hoped it would be. Madikwe and Motswiri was a dream, the staff incredible and accommodating beyond our expectations, the lodge beautiful, the food delicious, You really did plan us the perfect honeymoon. Thank you so much

Everything was perfect - accomodation for one personne was very comfortable, the food was very tasty, transport from Johannesburg to Kruger and back was very fast and comfortable as well. The program was very good compilated (except stop in Blyde river canyon, beacuse I think that it should be better to spend there more time than 30 minutes).

The safari was fantastic, such a great experience with lovely hosts/guides. Thanks for your help arranging.

The safari was fantastic, such a great experience with lovely hosts/guides. Thanks for your help arranging.

Excellent experience ;  Ettienne was an excellent guide. 

Every program was perfectly arranged. My family enjoyed 7-day tour and is happy with the memories brought to home. I should like to extend my heartfelt appreciation towards you for all your arrangement and help for the tour. I will definitely come back to you for my next trip to Africa.

We have a very good driver guide. Everything was well-organised. Thanks much

Hannetjie was an excellent guide showing us many hidden & secret spots along the Garden Route. Really loved the beauty of the Garden Route. Accommodation was amazing!  All arrangements with Safari With Us were smooth and professional. We had a great time, thank you. 

I did a safari trip with safariwthus last month and I would like to comment that the trip was simply amazing!! Everything went well from the initial arrangements to the pick up to drop off. Thank you Andre for replying my emails so promptly prior to the trip. On the first morning, Thabo the driver arrived on time. The journey to Botswana was pleasant as well. At Botswana we travelled with No.1 Lady tour agency and I felt that that was the main highlight. The hospitality and warmth we felt from the vendor was simply amazing. Our Tour guide, Mogo was the best ever!! He was friendly and really took effort to take care of every one of us on the trip. The accommodation that was arranged for us was simply way above what we had expected. Our tour in Zimbabwe was great as well. Bakota had everything planned nicely for us, our tour guide Solomon was also very friendly. It was the best decision I made to travel with safari with us. Thank you for having us once again. I will not hesitate to recommend you to my friends and family if anyone is planning on travelling to South africa and around. Hope to visit again soon!

In general we both -my partner and I- were very happy with all aspects of organization. It is to be noted that the timeliness of diferent activities was maintained -I find it very important when travelling- and we had an accuracy of advice and help on going from Victoria Falls to Livingstone. This help was already noted on the border of Southafrica and Botswana, as we had already previously filled the forms with the help of the guide, and inconveniences at customs were those just expected and due to custom officials. Surely the worst of those days was the lodgement just on Victoria Falls; this was not a place in which to expect any inconvenience. The other lodgements were really good, and even in a place like Elephant Sands, in which inconveniences in good lodgement could be expected were not such, but in Victoria Falls the bathrooms were outside and were communal, so we changed the room for one of higher quality in order to improve it, having a private bathroom. Inconveniences in Elephants Sands were found at night when we wanted to charge the cameras, as it was not possible to be done in the own room. Generally speaking, the safary was a great succes, and I remain sattisfied with its organization.

Hannetjie was an excellent tour guide. She had many wonderful suggestions, knew the area well, and was patient and accommodating. We were very happy with her services.

Dear Andre  I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had on our safari with you. Your staff were amazing especially Dennis ( who collected us and looked after us). What a wonderful experience from start to finish . I would thoroughly recommend it and we will be back soon Thanks for everything Steph and Co x

I did did a sleep out safari and it was great. Chris was an excellent guide on the walking safari and really made the trip for me, sleeping outside under the stars was fantastic too. I'd highly recommend it.

What can I say..... What an amazing experience. The communication before I went was spot on, Andre's instructions were clear, precise and when I arrive at the airport everything went like he said it would. I had the pleasure of meeting andre while out in South Africa. He is a top bloke, who is very passionate about South Africa and will do anything to make sure you have an enjoyable time and that you are happy with everything The safari was everything I wanted it to be with in the first three hours of the safari we saw all of the big five. We saw countless animals; lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants (x20 and in herds), Giraffes, Rhinos (at a distant lol), Warthogs, Empla's, Waterbucks. The animals were so close it, it was brilliant. The safari staff were great and their ability to spot the animals is just incredible. I wasn't really knowing what to except when it came to the accommodation. But I can report I was very happy, not 5 Star, But clean comfortable and the service from the staff was amazing, really 5 star. I really felt like they cared about my experience. Lastly if your thinking about about going on safari do it, It will truly be the experience of a life time and If you choose South Africa, use safaribooking.com YOU won't regret it.

We enjoyed this tour realy. Perfect organization, very nice staff at the lodges and last but not least a lot of animals in free nature. I especially liked the treehouse-lodge. A pitty that we could not stay longer! Two critics from me as an european Tourist: you can make the tour a little bit more expencive but invest in a more comfortable bus and offer some cold Drinks to your guests. The Lodges should increase their prices for drinks etc. too. Its simply to cheap . I will recommend the tour to my Friends an thank you very much

"relaxing nonexpensive luxury sarari tour" Rating: I join the 3-Day Madikwe Luxury Safari tour in April 2016 and find the trip very relaxing and enjoyable. The arrangement of Safari with us is good starting from the helping of booking subsequent day trip and hotel in Johannesburg . The 2 of us were picked up by a friendly driver in the airport at good time . then drive in a private car directly to our lodging place in Madikwe in 3+ hours.( a bit far away ) . We have a break half way for some snack. The guest house , namely“ Bush House” is great which is a small bungalow type of building housing up to ~18 guests. I love the rich green grassland in the front of the courtyard, the small yet clean swimming pool and the underground hide next to a fresh water pond that you can watch in close proximity the elephants, buffalos that came to drink many times a day. The breakfast , and dinner are of good quality and the morning and evening game drive is exciting yet relaxing . I was impressed with the special floral arrangement and preparation of cake for our wedding anniversary .For the cerebration dinner , two of us spend a romatic night sitting under the moon beside the courtyard with animals in sight not too far away. Both of us like the trip very much and hope we can return some years later .

I had the best Travel agency to do a African Safari! Andre was the best travel agent and gave me the answers I needed very quickly and efficient! Thanks to Safari With Us to provide me such a great time in Africa!! Amazing!!!!

The safari was amazing and wonderful.We enjoyed it very much.We saw a lot of wild animals and took  very good photos.The lodges and the meals were excellent. In the future, a good idea would be to leave Southafrica (the first leg) a bit earlier to arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary before sunset in order to see the animals with daylight. Thanks to you and your collegues for the quick and good organization.We will recommend this tour to our friends.

Everything was perfect, the facilities very good, the guides were very nice and knowledgeable, no problem and we were lucky with some animals difficult to see. I was quite happy. I hope to come back in the future. 

Our Madikwe Safari experience was wonderful. The booking and transfers to and from the reserve were very smooth. The Bush Lodge was extremely welcoming (including generously providing honeymoon champagne) and our guide was excellent. We had good luck seeing a variety of animals on the drives and at the nearby waterhole. Hopefully we will be able to make it back next time we visit South Africa.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we ended up seeing a lot of animals. Our guide Johan was a good character and he kept us entertained throughout the day. We would come back and do it again. 

Our safari trip and experience was fantastic!  Your driver was on time, very friendly and a safe driver.  Motswiri Lodge exceeded our expectations in comfort and service.  The meals and room were great, and the animals made several visits to the on-site water hole. The safari rides were exceptional--in three rides we got to see all the big five, had great weather, and just enjoyed everything. Our experience was once-in-a-lifetime.  

our Safari experience was really amazing!!! Madikwe is a wonderful place, we saw all the Big 5 + cheetas and wilddog Rooms were perfect Ranger was very knowledgeable of the reserve and everything was very well organized the only think they can improve is the quality of the food for lunch and dinner. Not adequate for a luxury lodge like TAU transportation for an to Madikwe went well, at the end, myself and my family  had a great experience. The cost of the Safari is very high, but I think is worthwhile

Everything was just fantastic. The guides on the safaris were all great, particularly James. He is very passionate about the animals and we learned a lot. The accommodations were also excellent. The restaurant for lunch was very good, both food and service. It is an experience that we will remember fondly for a long time. I would highly recommend your company.

The tour was well designed and excuted, the activities allocated to certain days made sense. The tour guides on the safari were knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests.

We were so impressed with safariwithus. E mails were retuned right away with all the necessary information. When it came to being picked up in Johannesburg for our game reserve trip, the driver was punctual and very safe. The game lodge we went to was excellent. The staff were attentive and the food was great. The accommodation was beautiful and clean. The entire experience beat our expectations.

We arrived at the airport and were met by Dennis, who, throughout the whole tour, was incredible. He drove us to our lodge, entertaining us with stories throughout the journey and giving us a real insight into real South African life as we travelled towards Pilanesburg. We arrived at the park and were given the option of a guided (by Dennis) drive tour before sunset. Despite travelling from the UK all day and the long journey, we were anxious to go on safari. On our first drive, we saw a huge Bull elephant and the elusive Leopard. Dennis seemed genuinely awestruck as he explained that the Leopard was so rarely seen! it was a pleasure to get to know him throughout our tour. He was completely happy to answer any questions and nothing was too much for him. We were treated to sightings of four of the big five (did not see the water buffalo) on our 4 day safari. I would unreservedly recommend this company and Dennis as an option for any Safari in South Africa. It was manageable and close enough to Johannesburg for our relatively short time in SA. Keep doing what you're doing!

Quick email response, early morning pickup was on time. Our guide Adolf was very informative and was really good at spotting things.

This safari was arranged for my daughter and wife from US. Their comment was "it was excellent and a great experience, the guide was just fantastic and we had lots of fun". To add to their experience I felt very happy with the way the whole booking was held. The money transfer was easy, they issued a receipt promptly, the best part was they provided excellent service in picking them up from airport to take to hotel and then picking up for Pilanesberg safari trip in the morning at the agreed upon time. I was dealing with Andre, he was just superb and very professional, he kept me informed about my family's whereabouts via emails and provided lots of information so they will have a good safe vacation in South Africa. Book with them with confidence and you will enjoy your trip and have peace of mind.

Was a great trip. Everything was well organized and our guide was friendly and informative. Had some great sightings in Pilanesberg Reserve. The extra Lesedi visit was really worth it.

We did this day tour as we had a long layover in Johannesburg on our way from Brazil to Australia. We paid in advance via Paypal. The tour was beyond our expectations. Our guide Dennis was very kind and professional. Cradle of humankind and the Sterkfontein Caves was worth the visit and this was best way to enjoy long stay over between flights.

Great safari trip end2end. Everything worked out very smoothly for my 3D2N Kruger safari from Johannesburg. Very safe, and exceeding my expectations.

Amazing Safari, nice people and good service  Beautiful experience! Everything was great and well organised! I did the 3 days Safari (unfortunately I couldn't spend more time there) and was more than I expected. Also, Andre was very helpful all the time and went to the airport to wait with me for the shuttle (I was a solo traveller). I do recommend Safari With Us!

We did a Pilanesberg camping safari. Everything was well organized, our guide was friendly, helpful and informative.  The extra visit to Lesedi cultural village was really worth it. Was all in all a great trip.

The Kruger safari was absolutely amazing, we really enjoyed the lodges, guides, food, and people. Thanks for helping us on such short notice!

Actually the Safari was pretty awesome and our guide Joseph has been very helpful and kind to us. Thank you again for your time.

Fantastic 7 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park Tour. Very experienced guides. Everything was very well organised, booking the tour was easy and the rest just fell into place. Thank you to the crew of Safari with us. Will use you again for sure

Andre and his team did a fantastic job organizing our trip and safari experience. My mom, sister and I loved the two places we stayed on our 5-day treehouse safari and the memories we made. Highly recommended!

Very nice safari and guide. I enjoyed it! Can recommend Safari With Us. All arrangements were good.

I enjoyed the Pilanesberg safari. Joseph was a kind, knowledgeable guide. The open game drive was a good experience. Saw lots of game, esp buffalo. Accommodation was comfortable and the food was good. All in all a positive experience

I am very satisfied with both service and arrangement. I will be happy to go on a new safari with Safari With Us in the future.

An amazing experience !! The Kruger Tree House Safari was great!!!! Everything was as they described it!! The Tree Houses were awesome!!! very cozy but at the same time make you feel like you where in the middle of the bush (you were in the middle of the bush hahaha) I really enjoyed been there, the people was very very nice! Food was incredible! Just good vibes around and all the game views were amazing!!! Its an unforgettable experience and highly recommended!!!

Safari With Us and their staff provided a first rate safari experience for us. Very friendly, knowledgeable guides that were fully committed to providing fabulous game viewing experiences. We highly recommend Safari With Us and look forward to travelling with them again.

We visited the Cardle of Humandkind caves and elephant sanctuary. Each was a unique and wonderful experience. We recommend tours with SafariWithUs.

Soweto is amazing. Great Vibe, friendly people. We had a super time.

It was amazing! We did not expect to see so many animals!  Great memories. Thanks Safari With Us.

Great game drive. Saw many animals including Elephant, Hippo and Antelope. Great service from SafariWithUs.

10/10 for Safari With Us. What an amazing experience. Pilanesberg was fantastic. I saw a huge variety of wildlife including lions, rhinos and much more. Huge thanks to my guide Dennis. It was a pleasure to spend time with him and benefit from his knowledge of the animals, the park and area. The camping braai, night sky and stars added to this truly unforgettable experience.

We had an amazing time thank you! Both Tremisana Lodge and Marks Tree house camp were great, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the help organising.

The Safari was fantastic. We had a great experience. In terms of the logistics from the time of pick up to the time of drop off everything went according to plan and scheduled. We were very happy with it. Thanks to you!

It was really an awesome amazing experience especially stalking the lions😄. Unfortunately, we weren't able to spot any leopards so not completing the big 5. But overall, it was really fun and would like to do it again if given the chance. Thanks a lot. Thanks also to the driver you sent us, he's not boring to be with ,for 5 hours drive to Madikwe & back.

Thanks Andre, it was great staff was terrific, accommodations were quite nice. I saw every animal except the leopard but it was a really wonderful experience so thank you so much for all the attention to the details.

The safari was amazing and wonderful.We enjoyed it very much.We saw a lot of wild animals and took  very good photos.The lodges and the meals were excellent. In the future, a good idea would be to leave Southafrica (the first leg) a bit earlier to arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary before sunset in order to see the animals with daylight. Thanks to you and your collegues for the quick and good organization.We will recommend this tour to our friends.

We had an amazing time thank you! Both Tremisana Lodge and Marks Tree house camp were great, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the help organising.

Went two days on safari tour in Pilanesberg. Easy organisation and booking according my wishes. Punctual pick up, well prepared, professional equipment, friendly and professional guide, no waiting times, cool safari, saw a lot of animals, very good food cooked, all worked well. Really great to spend good time without bothering and organising. Felt safe all the time. Will go again!!!

Our 5-days/4-night visit to Cape Town arranged Safari With Us was a memorable experience. All commitments were completely fulfilled without any hitch. Our designated Cape Town point-person, Machiel was a veritable friend, philosopher, guide, driver, translator, historian, liquor consultant, timekeeper, weather-forecaster, gourmet advisor, ticketing agent, bodyguard, official photographer and stand-up comedian (all rolled into one!), throughout our 4 day Cape Town experience. Special thanks SWU Team and of course Machiel.

Right from our first contract over e mail Andre was helpful and very professional. Always on call. This was my first experience with a tour operator. Glad we chose this company. The 9-day tour was designed to my requirements with a budget I could afford.

Nice experience in Kruger NP. Andre Retif and Kavi (from Kruger Adventures Lodge) are just fantastic. Andre was always available to assist us. The service provided in the lodge was remarkable.