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Detour Africa offers a carefully selected range of overland adventures, wildlife safaris, and travel packages. With over 25 years of experience in organizing African tours and safaris, we bring you the very best of Africa. Whether you're seeking breathtak...

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Mirella Šalkoviċ
Hello,

Hello,A few days ago, we returned from just over two weeks of traveling in Botswana and Namibia. Elana from Detour Agency helped us organize our itinerary, and we can only speak highly of her. She responded promptly to all our questions and was extremely attentive to our wishes.In Botswana, our itinerary included a 2-day trip to the Salt Pans and a 1-day Moremi Day Tour. Our guide and driver (unfortunately, I forgot his name, but the agency is Africazim Travel and Tours) spoke excellent English, was an outstanding driver, and had extensive knowledge of Moremi Park. In just one day, we were able to see 4 of the 5 “Big Five” animals.In Namibia, we went on a 4-day Swakopmund and Sossusvlei safari with Chamelot Agency. Our guide, Kanedy, was responsible, knowledgeable, and fluent in English, with a deep understanding of Namibia’s history and natural landmarks.Overall, it was an unforgettable trip. Thank you, Elana!

5
Date of experience: Nov 12, 2025
Karen Carter
Garden route tour

Booking with Detour Africa was a delight. Mandy made the process easy, straightforward and answered all my questions with great detail and speed. The trip itself with earthstompers was incredible. 6 days garden route with our amazing tour guide Gareth, who was very friendly and knowledgeable. The locations were beautiful, activities fun and the accommodations were top tier. All in all this was a brilliant first trip as a solo female traveller.

5
Date of experience: Jun 09, 2025
Dane T.
We did the Cape Winelands Tour

We did the Cape Winelands Tour and booking through Detour Africa was a hassle free experience and they corresponded with me quickly and answered all questions that I put to them. The tour operated they used was fantastic and our guide/driver, Bruce, for the day was great - knowledgeable, engaging, ensured that our experience exceeded expectations and he even went beyond expectations when we lost our mobile ohone and he tracked it down and returned it to us the next day. Couldn't have been happier or more relieved.

5
Date of experience: Jun 03, 2025
Evelyn Harris
Pilanesberg one-day game drive

We had a one day tour to a Pilanesberg National park in South Africa. Out transportation and the tour itself was perfect. We got lucky and encountered quite a lot of animals, some of them up close. The whole family of elephants, boars, giraffes, baboons and even a leopard.The guides were helpful, the collection from the hotels process was managed well.Only problem i should mention is the lunch we were served at the park territory. The forms to choose your meal and beverage were handed to us in the bus on our way to the national park and were prepared well before we started the game drive. Upon our arrival to the reserve those forms were sent to the cafe. However when we arrived after the first game drive to the lunch area it turned out that our lunch wasn't prepared yet and awaits our confirmation (that we want exactly what we ordered previously through the forms we were handed out). We were told that we have an hour to eat when we sat at the table. However the first food itself arrived only after an hour and change, due to the queue of orders the cafe were serving. The food itself was ok but this waiting for a food delayed us for the second game drive which we had therefore less time for.

5
Date of experience: May 10, 2025
Rosalyn Anderson
Cape town to Vic falls.

The whole 19 day tour was amazing. the guide, cook Brian was so incredible at his job keeping everyone entertained and feed along the trip. Gift the drive was very safe and very helpful in all areas. The places we visited, and the accommodation was great and often above our expectations. My wife has some issues with food intolerances and all efforts were made for he needs. We also had my wife 60th birthday and Brian bought a cake and made her day so wonderful. we will definitely be doing another trip and hope to have the same staff on board.

5
Date of experience: May 10, 2025
Abraham Patterson
Trustworthy provider.

As a tour operator based in Kenya, I was recently tasked with organizing a safari in South Africa for some of my valued clients. After an extensive search for a reliable and professional company that would not let me down, I found Detour Africa — and what a gem they turned out to be!From the very beginning, their communication was prompt, clear, and courteous - A big shoutout to Mandy & James . They truly understood what my clients were looking for and went above and beyond to ensure every detail of the trip was well handled. The safari experience they delivered was nothing short of exceptional seamless logistics, quality accommodation, knowledgeable guides, and unforgettable wildlife moments.My clients returned with glowing feedback and wonderful memories, and I couldn’t be more grateful. As someone who understands the pressure of trusting another company with your own reputation, I can confidently say Detour Africa delivered with excellence.Highly recommended for anyone whether you're a traveler or a fellow operator looking for a dependable partner in South Africa!

5
Date of experience: Apr 01, 2025
Gail C.
Awesome Garden Route

The Garden Route tour I booked was spectacular and very much worth the money. Elana from Detour Africa was very quick and kind to respond to any queries I had and the guide/driver who accompanied us, Elroy, was outstanding.I wish i could have extended my tour even longer!

5
Date of experience: Feb 10, 2025
Mallory Kelly
Booked a Nomad safari -Cape to…

Booked a Nomad safari -Cape to Victoria Falls with James from Detour Africa.Amazing service .James was quick to answer any questions .The safari was amazing and we saw wonderful wild life .Our fellow travellers were great to be with and we all became a family for the 20 days we were together .The age mix was also good .Highly recommend this -a trip of a lifetime

5
Date of experience: Feb 04, 2025
Osbert Foster
Great experience in Pilanesberg with Detour

I would recommend Detour because everything was well organised according to our request and expectations. The answer from Travel agent are very quick via email even during the tour (for ex. postponing a transfer last minute). Everything absolutely perfect even the reservation process and payment.

5
Date of experience: Jan 19, 2025
MercuryNight74
Perfect organization

The organization by elana was perfect! She organized our trip perfectly and helped us with every issue we had! Can 100% recommend!!

5
Date of experience: Jan 17, 2025

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  • Detour Africa offers a carefully selected range of overland adventures, wildlife safaris, and travel packages. With over 25 years of experience in organizing African tours and safaris, we bring you the very best of Africa. Whether you're seeking breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, or immersive cultural explorations, Detour Africa is your trusted companion in discovering the heart and soul of Africa.See more

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