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Planning & Logistics1) All porters and transfers were fantastic on every leg2) Helicopter rides were great also & good way to save time 3) In general, all hotels except Retreat had excellent rooms, amenities, on-site staff4) You may want to confirm seat preferences for internal flights with clients ahead of time. Also offer first/business option if there is one.Rwanda1) Serena hotel was solid. Good staff, food, etc.2) Tours (coffee, etc) were nice and well done for the time we were there.3) Singita Katanza house was phenomenal. Maybe spend more time there if you have the budget and the desire.4) For clients staying at Singita, let themm know that they do provide clean backpacks, rain proof coats, gaiters, glovers, etc. Along with masks, and amenity kit so you can reduce weight5) Do not recommend Heaven Retreat hotel - not well kept6) Drivers and guides in Rwanda were excellent. Personable, helpful and knew our schedule and had great ability to coordinate logistics7) Wondering if there was a way to save the stay in Kigali on the way out and just have gone straight to capetown. The day in Kigali at the end was essentially a wasted daySouth Africa1) Hotel was fantastic2) Wine tour was great.3) Hindsight we should've had a dinner reservation the night of the food tour4) Food tour was great - probably didn't need a dedicated guide and driver for that day as the food guide was with us for 4 hours.Botswana1) Daunara was an exceptional property and staff was superb.2) Daunara provides clean tote bags, water bottles and binoculars in the rooms so no need to pack any of this stuff3) Great extra activities - Mokoro, Elephant Haven, could've helicoptered to Victoria Falls, etc. Would be good to let guests know so they can choose if they want to.4) Nadia shared that we could've left some luggage at their office in Maun airport or had our bags driven in from the airport allowing us to avoid the weight restriction.5) Animal viewing was good, but not exceptional. We saw Lions, elephants, wild dogs, antelopes, etc. Did not see any leopards, cheetah's and the Lions were limited in terms of citings. Maybe it was the time of year? Either way, we enjoyed it immmesly but it felt like more of a hunt for animals than in the past. Still good fun. Other
5⭐️I was recommended to Liesl at African Safari consultants by a friend who had just finished planning his 4th safari with Liesl, so that told me something right there! Honestly the 2 week itinerary that Liesl planned out for the 6 of us was meticulous in all details. Even with several “monkey wrenches” (airline cancellations, etc) thrown at us, Liesl was able to smooth everything out for us and take care of things sometimes on a moments notice. The hotels and lodges that were chosen for us were absolutely amazing. Mount Nelson Hotel in Capetown, Mukwa River Lodge in Victoria Falls & Kings Camp at Water Buck Timbavati. This was a trip that we will remember forever and go into our memories for a lifetime. Thank you Liesl for putting this bucket list trip of a lifetime together for us! It was exceptional❣️Wayne & Denise Ricci
We experienced 14 days in Africa as a continuous stream of entertainment.Our vacation was custom-tailored to our request and special limitations of one of our party were taken care of as integral part of the planning at every step.The implementation of the plan ticked like a clock-work, all sections fitted together seamlessly. All selected lodges, transfers, tour operators were fully reliable, totally friendly and exceeded expectations in every way.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Seamless, Epic Safari Experience – Twice Thanks to Liesl Matthews, Safari Guru!I’ve had the pleasure of working with Liesl Matthews from African Safari Consultants twice now—and both times were absolutely incredible.My first safari was back in 2015, a trip through South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana that Liesl planned for a friend and me. That journey went off without a single issue, and the memories still live vividly in my mind. So when my husband and I began talking about a second safari for 2025, I knew there was only one person I’d trust to plan it: Liesl Matthews.This time around, I wanted to build on what I had loved the first time—but also make a few changes, like incorporating bush plane flights between lodges to maximize our time and minimize fatigue. I shared my previous itinerary and wishlist with Liesl, and she took it from there.She sent us sample itineraries, walked us through our options, and every lodge and resort recommendation was spot on. We ended up staying at:Tawi LodgeOl Seki Hemingways MaraTAASA LodgeBaraza Resort & Spa in ZanzibarEach one was amazing in its own way, and we genuinely loved every single property.Beyond lodging, Liesl handled all of our East African logistics, including:Flight bookings (including bush planes)Ground transfers in Nairobi and ZanzibarMeet-and-greet services at Nairobi and Wilson airports (a huge stress-reliever!)Our hot air balloon rideAn ocean excursion in ZanzibarEverything was timed perfectly and ran like clockwork. Every person who met us along the way was professional, kind, and knew exactly who we were and where we were going next—which made the entire journey stress-free and incredibly smooth.Liesl’s attention to detail, her expertise, and her thoughtful, curated approach to safari planning made all the difference. I went into this second trip fully confident that it would be epic, because the first one had set the bar so high—and she exceeded it again.🦓 Highly Recommend!If you're thinking of planning a safari—whether it's your first or fifth—I cannot recommend Liesl Matthews highly enough. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, easy to work with, and truly a Safari Guru in every sense of the word.We’re already dreaming of our next safari, and without a doubt, Liesl will be the one to plan it!
Ilze customized a wonderful itinerary that exceeded our expectations! She took into consideration our desires, and through frequent communication developed a great vacation package. We loved Arathusa in South Africa! The waterhole animals, the game drives, the staff, and accommodations were just what we were looking for! We also loved the Okavango Delta, more specifically Kadizora Camp. We called this tented experience primitive-posh. Our flight arrived a little late to the camp. We thought we had missed the afternoon game drive, However, the driver took us to the exact location where we met up with our guide for our stay. We were grateful that they were so accommodating and friendly. Throughout our trip the scheduled transport services were always prompt and courteous. Everything ran like clockwork! We can’t thank Ilze enough for such a spectacular vacation! She was recommended to us, and we will definitely recommend her services to others!
Camille was great to work with! She asked a lot of questions about what we wanted to see, how long we wanted to be in Africa, how many camps and other stops, and importantly, our budget goals. Then she provided multiple itinerary options for us to consider and eventually chose from. Then, on the actual trip, every place and every connection was exactly as planned . All travel, connections, transfers, etc. worked seamlessly and without a glitch!
Liesl arranged a perfect itinerary for our group! It was a fantastic experience, which I will forever remember with awe. It was a nice mix of touring Cape Town, wine tasting in beautiful locales, and fabulous adventure at two different first-class safari lodges. We were well cared for by our guide, Vickie, and by the airport transfer people. Thank you for your meticulous attention to detail!
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