Journeysmiths Reviews 

Africa Exclusive was great to work with. The entire trip went off without a hitch and the guides, lodgings and travel were exactly what our family needed. They were especially helpful in accommodating my son, who is allergic to all tree nuts. All services were just fantastic! Thank you!

We have now booked two amazing trips with Africa Exclusive. They were 23 years apart, and both wonderful. The first was in the early days and we went to Zimbabwe and they put together just what we asked for, working with us and friends out in Zimbabwe. It was an incredible trip. I wanted to book something as special for our silver wedding anniversary so went back to AE with a brief. They picked 2 camps and a beach holiday in Kenya this time. It was a very special holiday on many levels and from the moment we got to Heathrow until our return everything worked like clockwork. We saw so much and did so much. It exceeded already high expectations. We will not be waiting another 23 years to book with them again. Thanks to all the team.

Had my third trip on Safari with Africa Exclusive. Laura and Angie once again came up with a fabulous itinerary, visiting three camps in Kenya. It's so wonderful to go on holiday and the only worry is getting to and from the airport! AF are just superb. They know exactly what you want, your holiday is designed purely for you, it's varied, all your wishes catered for and nothing is too much trouble for them. One can really get excited about going on holiday as there is no anxiety at all, their holidays run like clockwork. Utterly wonderful, don't go on Safari without AF beside you is my advice!

I cannot say enough good things about Africa Exclusive. Ross & Holly arranged my two week Tanzania safari, and it was just the most stress free holiday for me. Everything I asked for, within my budget, and all of my questions (even some stupid ones!) got answered promptly and completely. They even arranged for things I did not think of like the night safari, and gave me truly memorable and awesome holiday. I've worked with other holiday organisers before and Africa Exclusive was the best I've ever worked with.

Would absolutely recommend using Africa Exclusive for anyone wanting to plan a holiday in Africa. I will definitely be using them again if I go back to Africa (and am already looking at what their sister company Exclusive Adventures has to offer).

Thanks again very very very much Ross & Holly!

My wife and I have been on two holidays arranged by Africa Exclusive and both have been excellent. Their knowledge and experience enables them to offer a wide range of choices and to put together highly personalised trips. Ross and Angie could not have been more helpful and we would definitely use them again.

Africa Exclusive have organised a number of holidays for us now and have always delivered an exciting holiday, very well organised and beautifully executed. When problems have arisen (frequently not of their making, but ours) they have responded swiftly and efficiently to rectify the situation. Will we book again with them?? - yes.

On the 27/06/16 we traveled to Kasaka River Lodge Lower Zambezi,
and then after the most amazing informative safari, we moved on to Kaya Mawa on lake Malawi, through all of this holiday we never experienced any complications or difficulties whatsoever the whole Holiday organised by Africa Exclusive was so relaxing and we have nothing but very high regard for them from start to finish everything was so professional and very very helpful, A special mention for Ross and Angie who helped so much that we have booked another amazing 3 weeks Bucket list away with them again next year.

We've just come back from our Honeymoon - a safari in Kenya followed by some down time in the beautiful Seychelles. This was all masterminded by Laura and Hayley on the team who between them, designed a ridiculously perfect honeymoon for us filled with lots of little surprises and just the right balance of experiences/adventures and free time to soak it all in.

They gave us a selection of accommodation options at a range of budgets to choose from and suggested numerous activities based on our tastes to help us fill our time with memories.

We were looked after from start to finish with all of the little things taken care of by their partners on the ground in the various locations we stayed. The itineraries and literature we were given ensured the logistics of the trip were super smooth and simple.

It is not a holiday we'll forget and now I have the small trouble of sorting through 2000+ photos taken on the trip!

Well, I should say experiences! My husband and I had a ten day safari at three different Tanzanian camps - all arranged by Africa Exclusive. Wonderful camps - a great range, per our request - everything from Ubuntu with bladder showers to Singita Sabora with crystal and china dining on the Serengeti. Experiences ranging from a hot air balloon ride to milking a cow at delightful Gibb's Farm to galloping alongside the wildebeest migration on horseback. Of course, the big five, although the migration was the reason for this destination and it didn't disappoint. The Africa Exclusive team is knowledgeable, helpful and prompt with info. Not a cheap alternative for trip planning - but you definitely get what you pay for! The safari guides were each fabulous and we were assisted from one destination to the next every step of the way. We will return to Africa again - and will plan to use Africa Exclusive!

I have just returned from a 9 day safari with my grandson and we had a simply amazing experience. Africa Exclusive arranged a month long African Experience 9 years ago for my husband and me and we were so impressed that I had no hesitation following their recommendations for this trip. One conversation with Paul about our wants and in a couple of days he came up with a trip that needed no alterations.The local driver/guide was exceptional as were the staff at all 3 lodges/camps---Ndarakwai Tented Lodge, Kirurumu Manyara Lodge and Kirurumu Serengeti Ndutu Camp. We saw many animals and the food and service was impressive. The staff at Africa Exclusive arranged every detail---I would never hesitate to recommend this company and I hope to make the journey again soon!
Gail and Fin from Canada

I wouldn't go to Africa unless Africa Exclusive were planning my trip! They are absolutely fantastic. Every question was addressed, and every detail was attended to. You don't have a single worry! The lodges were absolutely amazing, and the two lodges they chose were different from one another. The guides were knowledgeable, the food amazing and we were pampered every day. Our trip to S. Africa was the best family trip we ever took. Hands down. Do not hesitate, call Africa Exclusive to book your vacation!

From the planning to the departure of our holiday, the team at Africa Exclusive were helpful and efficient. All documents arrived on time and any other additional information we would need for our holiday.

The safari lodges were well chosen and offered us a different experience in each of them. The staff were friendly, helpful and fun to be around. Our first camp was in the Kalahari - Deception Valley Lodge, a family run business. The excursions, food and people were amazing. We spent a wonderful morning with some local bushmen and saw plenty of animals. It was extremely dry there, with no rainfall since March 2015. The food was amazing and delicious. Their chef catered well to my no dairy and prepared some great food. The next camp, Xugana Lodge in the Okavango Delta was a complete contrast to the first. Located on one of the small islands dotted around the delta, we had a wonderful waterfront deck where we could view hippos, crocodiles and many species of bird. We had some great bush walks encountering lions at close quarters, being charged by warthog and seeing elephants. We also came across a dead hippo! Again, the staff were lovely and the food excellent, if a little too Western for our taste. The third camp, Stanley Lodge, was in a quite stunning location. The rooms and facilities were excellent and the warm welcome on arrival lovely. We came here to see lots of elephants and to spend a day with Doug and his three adopted elephants. The only negative point here was our guide, Alan, who was not keen on bush walking, hobbled around on a sprained ankle and was less than enthusiastic. However, he was knowledgeable and pleasant. The final camp took us to Zambia, where we stayed on an island. The main reason for this part of the journey was to visit Victoria Falls. We had a lovely welcome and were given the honeymoon suite, being the only guests in residence! We had amazing views of the river and the "roar" it makes. We had some real,y good guides and the icing on the cake was to be close to some white rhino, who are being re-introduced into Zambia. From here we made our own way to Cape Town / Stellenbosch where we stayed at Longridge winery - one of the most beautiful locations with magnificent views of the bay and Table Mountain.

With one exception, we had an amazing time in Botswana and Zambia. We will certainly consider using Africa Exclusive again and will most definitely recommend them to friends.

My family just returned from our first safari in Kenya. The entire trip exceeded our expectations. Africa Exclusive selected 3 wonderful locations that were perfect for our group which included me, my husband, our 6.5 year-old son and my mother. Paul selected venues that allowed us to experience the comforts of a lovely lodge with a beautiful pool and cultural activities to typical bush camps which were rustic, beautiful and exhilarating all at the same time. The food was fantastic (we all need to hit the gym to fully recover), the scenery was magical, the people of Kenya are warm and welcoming and the animals are wild and awe-inspiring. Our drivers were great and always on time and I felt every detail of our trip was perfectly planned, I never felt like I didn't know what was going to happen next. We were warned of 'Africa time", but everything went like clockwork! Thank you so much Paul and Hayley. We've been enchanted by Africa and will return! Alice, Brad and Reid Jones & Sue Storm.

My husband and I have recently returned from an amazing holiday in South Africa and Botswana, arranged by Africa Exclusive.

We enjoyed a few weeks in South Africa, staying at a private villa in the Cape Winelands, which was perfect for us and very well located for exploring the region. Based on Africa Exclusive’s recommendations we enjoyed several excellent tours and dined in some exquisite restaurants – which were also great value! In Botswana we spent four nights at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, the rooms were huge and extremely luxurious, the staff friendly and courteous and the game viewing was spectacular.

Thank you Rhiannan for all your hard work, we can’t wait to start planning another holiday.

Africa Exclusive made all the right recommendations and arrangements on my behalf, and were very helpful throughout. The trip went very well, and I would recommend them entirely. I stayed at Elsa's Klpje in Kenya in the Meru National Park and thought that it was fantastic.

I have just returned from a fabulous trip to Tanzania with Africa Exclusive. Not only were the camps and guides amazing, but the logistics ran like clockwork.....things just seemed to fall into place around me whilst I enjoyed the scenery and wildlife. I essentially got myself onto the plane in the UK and off again ten days later, everything else was taken care of. Both the Serengeti Safari Camp and Lamai will forever be in my memory.....truly special places set in unbelievable surroundings. Thank you Africa Exclusive, until we meet again; which we will :)

I've recently returned from an amazing holiday to Botswana for my birthday. From the very first phone call with Emily to landing back in rainy London, nothing was too much trouble. I felt at ease and trusted her suggestions and advice and the whole trip flowed seamlessly. We had just the right amount of time at each camp and never felt rushed. Each camp was different and they seemed to get better and better - I was even surprised with a private birthday meal overlooking the Chobe River! Overall it was quite simply the best holiday I have ever had and I'm already planning the next one!

Being a single lady, I was initially apprehensive about going on safari on my own but right from my first phone call with Africa Exclusive I knew I was going to be in reliable and trustworthy hands. Having never travelled to Africa before I didn’t really know where exactly I wanted to go but after listening to what I wanted from my safari experience the perfect holiday to Zambia and Malawi was put together for me. The camps and lodges were all stunning and all of the arrangements worked like clockwork. I always felt that I was in safe hands and that nothing had been left to chance. In Zambia I visited the Lower Zambezi and the South Luangwa and I saw so much wildlife, I was utterly spoilt! The peace and tranquility of Lake Malawi was magical (on a dhow at sunset with a drink in hand is how every day should end!!). I will certainly be travelling back to Africa and will most definitely be using Africa Exclusive again.

When I decided to look at Africa as my next holiday I soon realised the scale of what was on offer and the number of destinations I could visit so I decided to put my trust in Africa Exclusive to arrange it for me. I couldn't have made a better choice! The holiday that they designed for me was created entirely from scratch so it ticked all of the boxes and looked absolutely perfect for me. Once I was there, it surpassed all of my already very high expectations of the trip and then some! Knowing that I was in very safe hands also made sure there was no stress throughout from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Africa Exclusive, they really are the experts! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

We usually like to arrange our holidays ourselves, but I am so glad that we approached Africa Exclusive to help us plan our trip to South Africa. They asked lots of questions about the type of holiday we were looking for and then designed a personalized itinerary for us....it was perfection!! We stayed in beautiful hotels and safari lodges in Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and the Madikwe Game Reserve and were so well looked after throughout. Their expert knowledge and attention to detail meant that we got to experience things we would never had known about otherwise and ensured that we didn't have to think about a thing other than enjoying ourselves. Thank you Africa Exclusive, we will be back.