SANPARKS - Bontle Rest Camp

What our guests have said about this accommodation

Casper Mare

Friendly staff and security, well maintained and clean.

Kirstin French

We really enjoyed ourselves and love the simplicity of the camp. A pool would have been lovely, but we are glad that there isn't one as the camp then has a lovely quiet and calmness to it. The view of the water hole means that you don't have to even leave the campsite and get to enjoy the animals from your campsite. We will definitely be returning.

Janine Travaglini

Great camping weekend. Was very windy so worried about making fire for the braai. Didn't have hot water in the ladies until Saturday eve. Had a good shower anyway. The view point was magnificent and spotting the Ellies and Tsesebe a bonus. Back at camp on the Sunday morning has a perfect view of Rhino. Photographers were on top form. Thanks to the friendly staff.

berney doubell

baie droog diere min maar sal weer terug kom na reen het lekker gekamp baie dankie!

Gloria

As always, I enjoyed myself.

Erika Snyman

Clean ablutions. Friendly staff. I loved the idea that the camp is not fenced!

Roy Patterson

Reception and cleaning staff efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Facilities very clean and well maintained.Game viewing experience disappointing.

corne Harmse

It was nice I would just like to say thaT ablutions are a bit of a problem if the camp is fully booked.

Jocelyn boonzaier

Very nice clean camp. Ablutions spotless.

Chris Taylor

There were maybe 4-5 sets of campers at any time and about 4 ablution blocks, but each day a gang of maybe 10 'cleaners' arrived, spent maybe 30 minutes doing the cleaning and then 4 hours sitting talking. A complete waste of money. Either fire or redeploy on other tasks

Hannes van der Merwe

A pleasant and quiet place to have a short holiday. Did not travel around much, because of the weather. The indemnity form to be filled in by all seems to be the green light for Sanparks to neglect all road maintenance, especially upwards to Lenong outlook . I had the fortunate experience to have a herd of 5 rhino 5 meters around my camping site which made the whole stay worthwhile. Thank you Hannes van der Merwe

Dewald Du Plessis

We had an awesome close-up experience with the rhinos next to our tent one night

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Christo de Jager

The Marakele trip was satisfactory, however the time spend in the big five camp was a complete waste of time, we have spend two extensive daily trips per day in the camp, using all the roads available, including the 4x4 routes seeing none of the big five, and only a few antelope and zebra, worst game viewing we have ever experienced in SA. Bontle camp was to standard, and we have enjoyed the stay in the camp.

Mindie van Niekerk

We were very disappointed it wasn't what we expected. When we planed on visiting Marakele with the Big 5 we were actually looking forward in camping with the Big 5. To our disappointment there are very few roads that we can travel on. The bird life was not that great and the bird hide looked terrible. The ablution blocks are well kept but need extra showers for the ladies. Marakele is such a big park but we were only allowed to travel on 1 main road and some gravel roads, which made game viewing very difficult we did not even spot any Big 5 animals on the other side of the tunnel. Very disappointing! That made our stay very boring and we were counting the days to return back home.

Ian Smith

Camping site very nice - weather very hot , so a swimming pool could be a big attraction. Map could be upgraded as some roads are not shown.Trip up the mountain is spectacular.

Venesse

Excellent! Thanks

THRULOW

Will definitely return for another visit, when not so hot!

Carl Allen

Die kamp het aan al ons vereistes voldoen. Skoon wasgeriewe, altyd warm water, en... Renosters op ons voorstoep! Ons het baie baie diere gesien, en n onvergeetlike "Baie hoog" uitstappie na die Aasvoel uitkykpunt gehad. Ons het ook langs die 4x4 roete, die Cheetah se voetspore gesien! n Bonus, was die lekker donderstorm, en baie lekker reen daarna!! Ons het dit baie geniet!

Brian Thomas

I would just like to thank the National parks for the lovely stay that we had at the Bontle Camping Site. We loved the experience of the camp site being un-fenced and the animals being able to wander through the camp, sometimes right next to our tent. We were also very impressed with the cleanliness of the camp and the toilet facilities. Overall a very good experience.

Brian Thomas

Ds Andries Nel

Dis ons derde keer in Bontle karavaanpark en dis elke keer 'n wonderlike ervaring. Die aandstiltes en die sterreprag betower ons en die besoeke van die renosters in die kamp bly 'n besondere adrenalienervaring. Beveel die karavaanpark aan vir natuurliefhebbers.

Adrienne Saunders

Thorougly enjoyed Bontle and the whole Marakele experience. Will try during the week next time as the weekends are very popular. Would also like to try the tented ccamp. Thanks for a great weekend!

Adrienne Saunders

Thorougly enjoyed Bontle and the whole Marakele experience. Will try during the week next time as the weekends are very popular. Would also like to try the tented ccamp. Thanks for a great weekend!

Heinz Paetzold

The staff were friendly, polite and informative and we were made to feel very welcome. The camp is well situated close to a water hole with most of the camping sites under tree cover. The ablution blocks and washing up facilities are kept spotless with adequate hot water. The mountain drive is spectacular and although we didn't see 4 of the big five, we had a very close up sighting of 6 rhino which was magnificent.

Kate Ellison

We loved Marakele, such a beautiful place. The bathrooms were clean, dustbins and fireplaces at the campsites were cleaned daily. My only complaint would be that the staff running Bontle camp were unfriendly and arrogant and they drove around the camp at very high speeds disregarding the safety of children and animals.

D H Booyens

What I like to share with you is the clean ablutions and the friendliness when you arrive at the gate that make a weekend excellent.

Jacques Theron

The camp site is in excellent condition. We enjoyed our stay a lot. It was extremely hot, I suggest a swimming pool. It was also very dry, and the animals was very thin. The park could benefit from a feeding scheme where the park buys Lucerne, and sell it to campers to put out at designated areas for the animals. It would be profitable for the park, as they could buy the Lucerne for R25 and sell for R70 for example.

Steve Mitchell

The range of habitats in Marakele Nat Park made the birding good and the scenery great. We saw a good number of mammals as well. The staff, particularly at the reception and gate, were well-informed and helpful. The map provided was a bit difficult to follow, it was not to scale.

Willie Brill

The unfenced camping area overlooking the water hole was a huge plus point as well as clean and neat ablution facilities. Some camp sites are not clearly demarcated with power points and braais awkwardly situated and also very little shade. Overall a very pleasant camping experience.

attie van den berg

Toilet design and outlay not private add walls or partitions at all abblution blocs Bontle ?

attie van den berg

Toilet design and outlay not private add walls or partitions at all abblution blocs Bontle ?

Niel Crafford

The floors of the ablution facilities are at present being tiled (not quite sure why, it was perfect before!). The quality of workmanship is extremely poor, obviously there is also no proper supervision of the work. Over weekends (your busy time) loose tiles, bags of tile glue etc are lying everywhere, making it difficult to use the facilities...

Johan Kriel

Mariaan Meyer

Always ecxellent, thanks.

JCR Potgieter

Baie lekker stil en rustig. Stort was stukkend maar is vinnig en doeltreffend herstel. Baie dankie vir n goeie ondervinding.

Steve Gerber

What an awesome place. Our campsite over looked the watering hole. Facilities of a hig standard with lots of hot water. Did not drive around a lot, spend most of the time photographing the animals as they came for water. Can't wait to go back.

Willem Sauer

My familiy and I had the most wonderful stay in Marekele. Tha staff were friendly and helpfull. The ablutions were clean.When asowercertain was torn off in ths ladies sower, the staff replaced it the moment they were told of tha problem. The highlight of our visit was the klipspringers on the mountain and the fact that the there is no fences that give the true African feel. Marekele will see the Sauers of Groot Marico again.

We saw plenty of animals including rhino's three days in a row. Very neat and mordern ablutions, great weather during winter time.

Kean Broom

We found the camp sites spacious and well situated. The ablutions were very clean and regularly serviced. The game viewing from our camp site overlooking the waterhole was spectacular! We will definitely be back.

Awie verhoef

Dit was regtig lekker om in Marekele te gaan ontspan. Ons het die hele park vol gery en die uitsig op en van die berg af was wonderlik! Ons het ongelukkig nie al die diere van die groot vyf gesien nie, maar daarvoor het dit wat ons gesien het meer as opgemaak.

Willem Hoffman

Baie lekker gekamp ons kinders het dit vreeslik baie geniet en die speel in die bos was spesiaal. Die hoogtepunt van elke dag was die renosters wat kom water drink het en die kamp wat nie drade het nie was ons kinders se hoogtepunt. Baie mooi fotos geneem die pad op na die berge is n moet dis pragtig. Ook baie spesiaal vir almal was n ertvark in die dag defnetief iets wat vir altyd onthou sal word. Wanneer laas het jy een in die dag gesien? Sal verseker terug wees in die somer dit was regtig spesiaal. Baie dankie Willem Hoffmann.

Hayley White

Our two nights at Bontle were very comfortable. The ablution facilities were clean and well functioning - what we have come to expect from SanParks. We certainly did not have very exciting game viewing, but enjoyed the drive to the top of the mountain and the experience of seeing another South African National Park.

Van Heerden Zelda

Excellent facilities, view over the watering hole - did not see many animals or birds, but the area is one of the most awesome; the mountains and plants in the early morning light made for some excellent photographs. We heard lions, hyenas and jackals every night and frequently.

Chris Nel

First off all a big thanks to the two Guys at the gate who waited for us untill 17H45,as we phoned to tell them we will be late.Unfortunately they were the only friendly staff we met the weekend. The rangers we met in the veld could not get away from us quick enough and did not answer any questions we asked.Is there maybe a change that the camping area can get some attention.Just cut the grass around and it will be a lovely campsite. It was lovely and quiet and a good place to rest, I know that nobody pay any attention to the feed back but have a nice day.

Chris Nel

Petra Ackermann

Bontle camp is a true wilderness experience with the benefit of well run camp facilities.The seld drive 4x4 trail is recommendable, same takes approx.2 hours one way.

Esna Erasmus

We had a very plecent stay at Bontle, we were surprised at the good condition of the ablution facilities and always having warm water. We also got wonderfull assistance from Carien du Plessis when we made the booking and changed it three times, she was always helpful and friendly.

C Venter

Personeel baie vriendelik. Vrydagaand geen water; Saterdagoggend geen warmwater: Saterdagmiddag: warmwater geen druk vir stort. Ablusieblokke baie skoon. Terrein skoon. Kan vervelig raak indien jy langer as 2 dae daar bly. Slegs ritte vir wildsbesigtiging en voetslaan. Geen aktiwiteite vir kinders.

C Venter

GM Jacobs

We read about the no fence experience - and as this is rare in SA decided to go there. The website and entrance gate specify that this is big 5 country and even the list we got from the gate - the lady that assisted us as the gate confirmed all were there. It was only after 3 days when we decided to go on a sundown drive the ranger told us there were no buffalo. We would like to see this in the reserve. The facilities were clean until the weekend traffic arrived and messed up everything. We would recommend that the bushcamp become available again soon for people like us that wants to camp in big 5 country but without drunk neigbours and babies screaming all night. It would be great if a wild camp can be put up at the end of the 4x4 trial for the serious campers. We also see that the warthogs are not controlled well probably because there are little natural predators.Thanks anyway for a nice experience. The views are fantastic.

GM Jacobs

Tessa Dreyer

Everything was well except the water level at the ablution was too low. In peak season you will experience a lot of problems and may be the ablution facilities will be not sufficient. No complaints further. Very nice.

Charmaine Barnard

Very peacefull and quiet - but not enough animals. Only Elephant and Rhino from Big 5.Directions and info in the park are very bad. The shop at entrance is not managed well.

Harpur

We had a very short overnight stay however we were very impressed with the lovely bushveld park. the camp setting was great and we enjoyed viewing the animals on the open plain. Camping facilities were adequate and clean. Thank you.

Jan H du Plessis

One of the most peaceful and serene camping experiences ever,and I have had plenty.Clean ablutions,beautiful camping sites,friendly staff and then the cherry on top is the breathtaking scenery.

Jenny Smith

Lovely remote peaceful campsite.Well kept ablutions.Very beautiful scenery,mountains.We enjoyed our stay.We saw 2 caracul under the trees near some warthog.

Jenny Smith

Lovely remote peaceful campsite.Well kept ablutions.Very beautiful scenery,mountains.We enjoyed our stay.We saw 2 caracul under the trees near some warthog.

Wessels

Marakele is beautiful plant and mountain wise, with wonderful bird life. The outlay of the camping site is clever and provides privacy. Saw very few animals, except for the ones who came to drink at the waterhole close by.

A. Zietsman

Ons was oppad van Mapungupwe terug na Gauteng en het baie van Bontle kamp gehoor en net besluit op te kyk hoe dit lyk. Dit was baie indrukwekkend. Ons vriende het summier nog 'n nag bespreek maar ons moes terug as gevolg van werksverpligtinge. Dankie vir julle moeite!Groete Ansie Zietsman

Wessels

Johann Verster

No barrier between the tensts and caravans, merely a line of poles and a board asking people not to go beyond that point - this is what we saw as we arrived, and every night. A rhoni cow and her 10-day old calf, 6 onther rhinos including an 18-month old calf, zebra, rooibok, warthog, kudu (massive bulls with 2 1/2 turn horns), a lone wildbeest, vervet monkeys, the cry of many a jackal, eland, meerkat... and ALL of that in the savanna busg a mere 5 to 50 metres away from us, every night! On game drives we saweveryhting the have, except lion, leopard, cheetah or elephant... nush far too dense for sighting thise. Will definitely go back towards end of winter/beginning of spring to camp...

Johan Bouwer

I think this is the 10th time we camped in Bontle Camp. As usual it was excellent. But the only thing that bothered me this time. It was early Saturday morning when a person at the rangers campsite, decided to cut grass with a bush cutter. We all go to the bush to experience piece and quite not to be reminded of the sounds at home. He chased away all the birds etc. I do not think this is expectable.

Johan Bouwer

Mr Ayers

We were 4 guys, had a wonderful time in the "wild". Could have been Serengeti, sitting watching buck going by. The rhinos in the camp - amazing!

WW Schwim

Wonderful relaxing week. Particularly enjoyed the open camp-site and the rhinos. The mountain drive and scenery were spectacular, as were the vultures. Disappointing was the main section where very few animals were seen. Limited road access prevents visitors from getting to sections where game congregate. Seems all the good sections are off limits to public as they are allocated to private concessions. The front office and shop were dirty and neglected but the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cheryl Mclellan

Extremely hot but lovely. Game viewing and night drive were disappointing. Time is better spent at the camp site relaxing and enjoying the game that comes past. Not very kid friendly but they did survive. Over trip was great.

W.G.HOHLS

Too hot for December, but would like to come again in autum. The experience with the (7) Rhinos, grazing in the camp, just 5 m away from us, as we were sittin "rustig" on our camping chairs, was unique and exciting, thanks!

W.G.HOHLS

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274 reviews

Oct 4, 2023

Katie killed it!

Katie was very accommodating to my requests. She understood the type of trip we wanted and did everything to make it happen!

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Oct 2, 2023

Dolan was a rock star!

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Sep 29, 2023

Top agent - Jayson!

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Sep 28, 2023

Wrost product and service

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Sep 25, 2023

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Sep 22, 2023

Keagan was fantastic

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Sep 21, 2023

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Sep 21, 2023

I appreciate Jayson’s quick response…

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Sep 20, 2023

Easy

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Sep 17, 2023

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Sep 16, 2023

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Sep 14, 2023

I cannot comment on the safari since we…

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Sep 14, 2023

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Sep 6, 2023

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Sep 4, 2023

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Sep 4, 2023

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Sep 3, 2023

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Sep 1, 2023

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Aug 31, 2023

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Aug 28, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023

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Aug 16, 2023

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Aug 16, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023

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Aug 14, 2023

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Aug 13, 2023

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Aug 13, 2023

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Aug 12, 2023

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Aug 12, 2023

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Aug 6, 2023

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Aug 3, 2023

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Aug 2, 2023

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Jul 30, 2023

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Jul 22, 2023

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Jul 21, 2023

Keith is a wonderful agent

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Jul 17, 2023

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Jul 14, 2023

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Jeff and Marie

Jul 13, 2023

super helpful, excited for our trip!

Super patient and helpful as my husband and I tried to find a good fit for our trip! Shared many examples with us and made the booking what we needed it to be.

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Jul 13, 2023

Good Experience with Dolan

All the planning / pre-trip Communication was great and quick from Dolan. I had a ton of questions and had a response from Dolan pretty quickly. Paid online via credit card. Haven't taken the trip yet but I'm confident everything will go smoothly when I take the trip in September

Pujan

Jul 6, 2023

Safari booking

Amazing support

Graham

Jul 2, 2023

The Best African Safari Trip

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Jul 1, 2023

Very helpful to arrange itinerary to…

Very helpful to arrange itinerary to fit with my flight schedule , very detail in explaining questions. Handle all Resort booking and transit arrangement smoothly.

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Jun 20, 2023

Pre-trip communication great. No trip yet.

We have not taken our trip yet, but the pre-trip communication with them has been great. I was able to reach my representative easily by e mail and What's App. So far so good.

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Jun 20, 2023

Dolan is very professional

Dolan is very professional! He answered all my questions and made sure everything was taken care of for me 100%

Karen

Jun 18, 2023

Making Payments

Importantly, there was an e-payment option. The process was simple and fast. Pascal is very professional and dependable.

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Jun 16, 2023

Dolan and safari.com are amazing

From giving suggestions on places to stay to setting up every little detail on our trip, Dolan was amazing. Always quick with answers. Very friendly and very efficient. We had an amazing time. I am recommending y'all to everyone.

andrew levay

Jun 15, 2023

Safari.com had very thorough…

Safari.com had very thorough information and Keagan Davids was very timely and helpful at working through logistical challenges.

Eddie

Jun 9, 2023

Luckily, We Hit the Jackpot!

Luckily, we found Safari.Com searching online for our Sabi Sabi Safari vacation and was contacted by their representative, Dolan Sequera. Our experience from the beginning to our final payment has been outstanding! Dolan was so efficient, knowledgeable and patient. Yes, we had tons of questions & worries and he was extremely prompt in his replies and putting us at ease. All aspects of our trip to Sabi Sabi and then to our time in Capetown he arranged. We are now ready for our trip to begin in a few weeks. We feel confident so far with all of the help from Dolan & Safari.Com. Once we return, we’ll post again.

Barbara

Jun 6, 2023

SANparks reservations Stormsriviermond

Immediate replies and Heleen changed our reservation - thank you - looking forward to our stay in July

Jolana Gericke

May 31, 2023

Keagan was just A-1

Keagan was just A-1. Perfect gentleman

Alain

May 28, 2023

Great service!

Great service!! Have used them about 4-5 times

Steven Hopson

May 27, 2023

Safari.com are the best for your African Safari holiday!

My experience with booking my Southern Africa tour with Safari.com was amazing. The Safari Consultant I was working with (special shout out to Keagan Davids) was the most helpful, responsive, polite and awesome person to work with. I originally tried to book a safari holiday with a local agent in Australia and was getting nowhere fast. I decided to do some leg work myself and put a request in for some advice on safaribooking.com. It was the best thing I could have done! I only wished I had planned my first half of the holiday with Safari.com given the ease and expertise they have provided. I highly recommend their service - you will not be disappointed!

Stephen

May 24, 2023

Simply The Best

We are now home from our trip and am writing to thank you for organising such an amazing adventure. We cannot fault anything about the trip from start to finish. Buffalo Camp was fantastic - the accommodation, the food and the hospitality too but most of all our game drive guys who were awesome. We saw the ‘big 5” and more. Slon and Forest went above and beyond to find the animals we wanted to see. Then we transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge and became part of a family. I can hardly find the words to describe it. From sitting in our plunge pool watching a crocodile swimming up the Zambezi to our helicopter ride over Victoria Falls and everything in between. What a beautiful place run by beautiful people. We were invited back by both Buffalo Camp and Victoria Falls River Lodge and hopefully we can do that in the not too distant future and if it becomes possible we will not hesitate to use Safari.com again. We truly recommend your services. Once again, thank you for organising the best holiday we have ever had and one we shall treasure forever. Best wishes.

veronica furlong

May 23, 2023

Working with Pascal John and found him…

Working with Pascal John and found him to be very responsive and knowledgeable. He was able to adjust where I needed and provided professional advice. I would highly recommend him and Safari.com to my associates and friends.

Thurbert E

May 23, 2023

Easy contact with agent and alot of…

Easy contact with agent Pascal and alot of flexibility. Very reliable and communicates well.

Hilary

May 20, 2023

Thank you Dolan

Dolan, our travel advisor is very responsive, responsible and Caring and had made our first trip to Africa smooth and enjoybale eventhough the price we have to pay is in High side. Thank you Dolan.

Thank you Dolan

May 19, 2023

Great Customer Service

Keith was super helpful in planning this trip and communication has been one of the best I’ve ever experienced!

Jessica

May 19, 2023

I'm a numbers guy

I'm a numbers guy. You were very patient and willing to go into detail a breakdown of the costs. I appreciated it. You found the perfect lodges for my wife and I.

Rick

May 19, 2023

Pascal should be your Go-to consultant - 5 stars

Pascal was wonderful to work with. We wanted to stay in Sabi Sands during peak season and were having a lot of trouble finding a great lodge to stay in. Pascal was able to find us a lodge that met our needs, call the lodge to ensure they had the rooms we wanted, book flights, transfers, etc. and was very attentive and easy to talk to. He made sure to get back to us quickly and when he said he would. He was always available and I would recommend using him and safari.com to anyone looking into a safari in the future.

Jessica

May 16, 2023

Helpful and responsive

Keagan was very helpful organising my trip on quite short notice. I received prompt answers to all my queries and I feel confident everything has been taken care of.

Daniel

May 11, 2023

Wonderful, relaxing stay!

Throughout a fantastic experience with excellent service from the SanParks staff! Had perfect perfect weather for 4 consecutive days. Views were incredible from the forrest cabins! Cabins are well equipped, serviced and maintained. A wonderful, relaxing stay.

Lucca Naudé

May 9, 2023

Heleen was prompt and very helpful

Heleen was prompt and very helpful. All in all a great experience. Thank you.

Mona Lisa

May 8, 2023

Great experience with Safari.com

Carien was very helpful. She has quickly make the provisional booking and send me all the info. Without any stress and waiting our booking was made and she kept us in the loop with the progress. I will definitely recommend safari.com. We have used safari.com previously with also a very pleasant experience with Tanya. Keep up the great work you are all fantastic. Thanks for all the assistance.

Kokkie Opperman

Apr 29, 2023

Great service received by Carien

Great service received by Carien! She sent through quotation in no time at all, booking was done swiftly. Much appreciated, God bless.

Corne Harvey

Apr 19, 2023

Excellent service.

Yes, you can book directly through SANParks, but safari.com is run by a team of consultants who actually know the parks and provide a far more personalised service. Highly recommended.

Max

Apr 12, 2023

Kruger Trip

I booked our SAN Park accommodation with Tanya for our upcoming trip to the Kruger and the whole experience has been a pleasure from start to finish. I altered our itinerary several times and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend using safari.com and if you are lucky, Tanya will deal with your booking :-)

Dave Turner

Apr 11, 2023

Fast response and helpful advice

Tasha Wessels

Mar 31, 2023

Thanks you certainly went out of your…

Thanks you certainly went out of your way to sort out this booking - well done

Carl Capazario

Mar 24, 2023

Helpful staff!

Carien was extremely helpful to figure out which accommodation would work best for my family! Thanks a lot

Kallie B

Mar 8, 2023

Superb short Safari

We were referred to Safari.com through a UK safari holiday company. We were dubious at first about dealing with a company in South Africa but we found Safari.com and in particular Mr Keagan Davids, very easy to comunicate with. He was very communicative and made all the necessary arrangements. Unfortunately, the safari lodge we'd booked got flooded out so Keagan found an alternative lodge Called Kapama River Lodge. It was great. Very nice accommodation. Great efficient and friendly staff etc. We were not disappointed. All of the arrangements went like clockwork so we'd highly recommend Safari.com

Gino Masoero

Mar 6, 2023

Incredible service

Incredible service! Safari.com made our trip easy and simple! Even with our changes. Would highly recommend

Laura

Feb 28, 2023

Excellent service from Heleen

Excellent service from Heleen. She was very helpful and friendly. Everthing you need to know or should, she will guide you.

customer

Feb 28, 2023

Booking for Addo Elephant Park…

I made a booking for Addo Elephant Park through Safari.com. The instructions were clearly conveyed to me regarding the payment of a deposit to secure the booking. The service received from the lady I dealt with was very professional. For example, upon requesting a change in accommodation type, the request was promptly attended to and I was informed accordingly which I noticed was outside office hours. Proof of secured accommodation was sent promptly and reminder for payment of balance was send well in advance of final date. Finally, once payment was cleared, I received the booking voucher as well as forms to be filled in by all passengers upon entrance as well as the conservation fees to be paid. All in all it was a pleasure to deal with Safari.com and we are looking forward to our stay in ADDO ELEPHANT PARK. Thank you.

Francois Barkhuysen

Feb 22, 2023

Chantal Young is awesome to plan with!!!

Chantal Young was so nice and accommodating. We were between safari lodges and she really sold us on Dulini with her chill and approachable attitude. She gave us more than enough information while letting us feel like the decision was ours and was flexible to providing multiple options. Can't reccommend her enough!

Alex & Scott

Feb 16, 2023

Tanya Lomas is an amazing

Tanya Lomas is an amazing, kind, competant professional agent. Always willing to assist. Our 2nd holiday booking to Kruger through Tanya. Thank you.

Sarah Sewpersad

Feb 8, 2023

Spending 40 years in the travel…

Spending 40 years in the travel industry and taking several Safari to Kenya, my wife and I reached out to Dolan at Safari.com to help plan our S. African Safari to Kruger. Dolan handled all aspects of the planning including transfers to and from airport, plane reservations and lodging at the 5-star Leopard Hills lodge. With just a couple of emails he made the planning seamless. every aspect was on-time, and all responses were very timely. We can't wait to go back and would highly recommend Dolan at Safari.com

customer

Feb 7, 2023

We had a lovely holiday!

Hi Chantal The Summit place guest house was First class , the warmest welcome Robyn was a first class host , the day drips to the wine region and Cape of Good hope etc where really good also. Limoni apartments where lovely, we were looked after by the maids and the property was fantastic . Amakhala service was fantastic, really first class couldn’t fault it. No issues with the cars or anything everything went well, thank you for organising it for us we would recommend you and your company!

Brian

Feb 3, 2023

Delt with Heleen

Delt with Heleen, who was super responsive and patient with us along the way! Will definitely make use of safari.com and Heleen when planning our trips in the future.

Donga

Feb 2, 2023

Reserving a bungalow at BERG-EN-DAL REST CAMP

The staff at safari.com promptly responded to my questions and helped me when I had trouble completing an online payment.

Joanna B Whittier

Feb 1, 2023

The person helping me was great

The person who was helping me with the booking, Carien, was exceptionally helpful and she made it very easy to get information and to get my booking sorted. The website was very easy to navigate and receive good information about which spots offer which amenities

Wynand De Villiers

Jan 27, 2023

I cant say much but safari is the best…

I cant say much but safari is the best when it comes to book coz they know client are always right and they help me very quicky.God bless u

Phathu Matshintshisa

Jan 11, 2023

Unorgettable trip in South Africa

We have spent 12 days as a family in South Africa with my 3 children and my wife who is in a wheelchair. Thanks to Pascal, Safari.com consultant, we were able to spend an unforgettable moment with a great program while being well accompanied despite our constraints. I recommand particularly the "Monwana game lodge" for a safari in Hoedspruit. It's an amazing place with very nice people and a real family atmosphere. Thank you to the entire Safari.com team for this unforgettable trip.

fabrice dont

Nov 26, 2022

We had an amazing first safari…

We had an amazing first safari experience with Safari.com! 💯Thanks to Dolan for the well planning and ensure our itinerary goes smoothly and safely!

CSY

Nov 18, 2022

Cape Town miracle

I was in Cape Town, South Africa recently for an athletic competition and had allowed myself a week of personal time to relax and properly conclude the trip, but had not bothered to plan a safari to occupy the time. I was skeptical of the cost and whether I would enjoy the experience, however a couple days into that final week it occurred to me, in a bit of a panic attack, what a waste it would be not to take advantage of this opportunity. I hopped online and started looking at flights to Johannesburg (almost all the safaris in SA start there with an early morning pick up), but it was basically impossible to get a flight early enough and/or to coordinate with the multiple safaris operating in or just outside of Kruger. With no apparent options available to turn my remaining 4 1/2 days into even a 3 day safari I stumbled on the most obvious website one could imagine, Safari.com. I'd completely given up negotiating all the variables on my own but here was a safari travel agent that might be able to help me .. and they were based right out of Cape Town, literally a stones throw from my lodgings. Serendipity, or so i hoped. I immediately sent out an email and crossed my fingers .. for roughly an hour and a half, at which point Dolan from Safari.com responded to me requesting I give him a call so that we could expedite potential arrangements. My in country phone plan wasn't able to make calls, but we arranged for him to call me and not 3 hours after being in the grip of despair Dolan got through to me and far from notifying me of how absurd it was to hold out hope for a literally, last minute safari adventure with barely 4 days available to me, he had already worked out all the details I'd sent and created a preliminary safari trip that would bypass Johannesburg airport for a flight the next morning to a closer, much, much smaller airport where I would be picked up taken, not to a 3 day safari, but a full 4 day safari, then back to the tiny, tiny airport for a return flight to Cape Town with 2 hours to spare for my return leg all the way home. It almost feels like an afterthought, after the minor miracle Dolan was able to conjure up, but the safari itself at Simbavati Lodge was just an absolutely stunning experience. The single "tent" he booked me was as luxurious as any 4 star hotel I've stayed in, the game drives, one every morning, one every evening were more amazing than I could have ever imagined, and the food, 3 meals a day with snacks and an open bar was sublime. I could go on about the wonderful staff, or the wonderful other safari goers you can meet and grab a drink with, or the different animals walking through the open lodge facilities daily .. but I've gone on long enough. I'll simply conclude by saying .. safari, absolutely, yes, do it, it is amazing. And when you do decide, Safari.com will do you right and if you have the pleasure of working with Dolan, do give him my thanks .. the entire experience was the best part of my trip :)

Damian Glennon

Nov 12, 2022

A great company

What to say! We planned a South African Safari for 2020 with Safari.com. We researched companies and took a chance on one we had never heard of before. Henry Franklin was our agent, we gave him our budget and wish list. He came up with a wonderful looking trip and we made our choices! Then came Covid, preventing us from going. We couldn’t have been in better hands. Henry rebooked everything for the next year. He kept us updated on how things looked there. When in 2021, we decided it still looked iffy, he rebooked us a second time for 2022. We couldn’t have been happier with the service we had in a rough time for all. We had a wonderful experience on our trip when we finally got to go!! Henry had everything so well organized and gave us a detailed list of what transfer companies would be meeting us and when. When Airlink bumped us and put us on standby returning from Victoria Falls, we called the concierge number Henry had given us and Catherine worked hard on this and got us back on our flight. The Safari.com team had our back and we have no regrets. Would definitely use them again. Our lodging was wonderful, saw the big 5 within first 2 drives. Henry definitely knew the territory and did a great job matching what we wanted with where he suggested we go and stay. Thanks Safari.com, Henry and Catherine!

Heather Carlson

Oct 21, 2022

Superior service, knowledgeable, transparent, amazing can-do attitude

These guys get 10/10. I have booked with them a few times. To Kruger National Park, including both public and private(concession) camps, flights and car hire. Their senior agent, Dolan is exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble. Attention to detail, transparency, and 'can-do' attitude are out of the ordinary. I recently came into contact with Tanya at safari.com as well. It looks like all their agents are similarly well trained. Thank you. I cannot recommend Dolan and his team highly enough.

customer

Sep 5, 2022

For a second time I booked a safari in…

For a second time I booked a safari in South Africa by Safari.com and had the great pleasure to be assisted and followed by Dolan Sequera. I have to say I really appreciate his way to communicate with me by phone and/or WhatsApp/mail, I always got a very quick answer to my questions with solutions and or suggestions which solved the doubts/problems I had. A really very very knowledged and professional person I will surely suggest to friends of my or who ever is plannig to visit South Africa! Thank you very much Dolan

antonio caccia

Sep 5, 2022

Trip of a life time

Well where to starter, África always been my number one dream vacation, I found safari.com didn’t know anything about, but pascal made me feel very confident.pascal put my whole trip together (everything I wanted) a trip of a life time. Had the best time in Africa, was everything that I except and a little more. Pascal is the best and I will go back to Africa and will go through safari.com that I recommend and is 💯 legit.thank you for everything pascal, you rock!!!

Tricia moyses

Aug 31, 2022

I've recently interacted with Dolan and…

I've recently interacted with Dolan and hands down he's been the best travel agent that I've every worked with. He was a wealth of experience and knowledge which shows volumes. He took into consideration my budget and my individual needs to tailor make a package with recommendations for my preference,he knows Kruger and Greater Kruger like the back of his hands and I will wholeheartedly recommended his services. He is truly an asset to his institution.

prinolin

Apr 21, 2022

The best company

I have booked several trips with Safari.com and they are the best. They are personal and professional and always pay attention to the details to make your trip special. Casper is the best agent I have worked with. We are looking forward to booking another trip!!

Steven Hopson

Mar 8, 2019

Nelia Nyamhanza

Nelia Nyamhanza, was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly in designing our trip every step of the way. She listened to our request of places we wanted to visit and advised us on what best to do. This made the whole experience wonderful. Every guide from Ilios was eager to share their culture with us and are kind people, as well as, the guide/driver from Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls. We will recommend others to you so that they can be part of your amazing country.

sguillen

Jan 8, 2018

Excellent service by the agent Jayson…

Excellent service by the agent Jayson Scheffers (Africa Safari Expert). We had little idea of the place and things to do. He made it at all soo easy and planned it so well that it all went smooth. We had a baby with us so we were not sure about the things but he advised us well. All the hotels, pickups etc were well informed about our situation and we did not face any issues. He was always there to answer any questions 24/7. Very personalized service. Highly recommended.

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